Strategic Pillar 3: Human Resources

A skilled and motivated workforce is critical to ensuring compliance and the effective management of aviation systems. The Human Resources Pillar focuses on addressing the challenges of workforce planning, recruitment, development, and retention, as well as fostering a professional culture that promotes innovation and continuous improvement in the sector.

Regional Challenges and Aspirations

Key challenges include rigid hiring processes, salary caps, and limited career paths within public service. High turnover rates and migration of skilled professionals to the private sector exacerbate workforce shortages. Aspirations aim to address these by strengthening workforce planning, creating structured career development, fostering interest in aviation careers among younger generations, and ensuring financial independence for CAAs to manage resources effectively.

With increasing demand for aviation services, the sector requires a continuous inflow of qualified professionals. By fostering a welcoming environment where all genders can find opportunities and by engaging individuals who may not initially consider aviation, this guideline aims to promote aviation as an attractive sector where talent can flourish and skilled professionals can contribute to its development.

Effective human talent management ensures that Civil Aviation Authorities have skilled personnel to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities. This guideline aims to promote the identification of talent needs, development of standardized training, clear career paths, and continuous professional growth. It addresses talent gaps and high turnover, fostering a culture of continuous learning and competency development.