After the coronavirus pandemic led to the biggest downturn in history, the aviation industry is slowly rebuilding operations and networks. Tens of thousands of pilots throughout the world have been furloughed, laid off or taken early retirement, while others face uncertainty as work patterns and the types of aircraft they fly change. As airlines look to manage their costs and look to the future both short and longer term, our expert panellists, drawn from the airline, training and pilot communities, will discuss vital questions such as:

• How do airlines build the flexibility into their operation and how does this impact crew?
• Can the industry retain talent and maintain team-spirit among crew when the crisis has dealt an inevitable blow to morale?
• What is the long term outlook for pilot recruitment and will the industry be ready for the upturn in pilot demand when the time comes?
• Where are the opportunities for young pilots entering the industry and more experienced pilots looking to continue their careers?