The air transport sector in Spain saw fluctuating employment trends from 2013 to 2023, marked by significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, employment dropped dramatically by 51.03% from 2019, reflecting the pandemic's severe disruption. Recovery efforts led to a substantial year-on-year increase of 36.75% in 2021 and 33.92% in 2022, with a more moderate rise of 11.51% in 2023, reaching 33.9 thousand jobs. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2019-2023) was 1.1%, indicating a slow but steady recovery.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Impact of technological advancements and automation on job roles within the sector. • Potential growth or challenges from evolving regulatory and environmental policies. • The influence of global economic conditions on air travel demand and employment. • Continued industry recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially regarding international travel. • Possible shifts towards sustainable aviation and its effect on workforce requirements.
