Which one is in more high demand helicopter pilots or airplane pilots?

"The industry is growing and with the Vietnam War pilots retiring, now is the best time!" I heave heard this nonsense so much in the helicopter industry too, and you should not believe a word of it. The only people saying this are flight schools that just want your money. The reality is that there are countless pilots out there looking for work, both helicopter pilots and airplane pilots, and finding work is a terrible challenge for rookies even in the best of times. The thing to understand is that it will take years of struggle to "get a good job" for either helicopters or airplanes. Pilot certification alone is inadequate for the good jobs. Those require experience, so paying for a "license" is just the very first step on a long, costly journey. It can take years of begging for work and making less than minimum wage before you get enough flight hours to make a decent living. Serving in the military is often touted as a superior path because it offers exceptional training and experience without the financial burdens. But it too requires years, and it is very competitive. There is no guarantee that you will be chosen for pilot training. So regardless, there is no easy way. And given that both industries present major hurdles for new pilots, whatever differences there are in the markets at any given time is mostly a moot point and should not be the primary factor in your decision. The real question in choosing between the two is which one you will enjoy more, because you will need to love it in order to find the motivation to overcome the obstacles on the path to a decent career. Good luck!

Airline pilot is better and more promising. The industry is growing and with the Vietnam War pilots retiring, now is the best time! Good Luck!