Titan Airways will collaborate with Leading Edge Aviation to recruit graduate pilots to join its airline. The initiative reinforces the British charter airline’s ongoing commitment to growth with selected candidates joining Titan in early 2024.
According to Captain David Cox, director of fight operations at Titan Airways: “We are delighted to join forces with Leading Edge Aviation for this exciting programme. Their high training standards, exceptional graduates, and shared values align with our own, reinforcing the strong, family-like culture we’ve cultivated at Titan Airways over our 35-year history as the UK’s airline of choice.”
Selected candidates will benefit from Titan Airways’ career progression pathway that starts as an A320 first officer, with a transition to A330 types after a third year of employment. Furthermore, Titan promises candidates a wide range of flying opportunities and fast-paced career advancement.
“We are dedicated to providing newly qualified pilots with an opportunity to swiftly build their careers, immersing them in diverse flying experiences,” adds Captain Cox. “We seek pilots who demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in their flying abilities, strong interpersonal skills and a real sense of professionalism.”
Titan will work with Leading Edge Aviation, to identify potential candidates in the next coming weeks.
Echoing Titan’s sentiment, Andy McFarlane, CEO at Leading Edge says. “We relish the opportunity to collaborate with Titan Airways in selecting Leading Edge graduates for this significant opportunity. Our ‘whole pilot approach’ focuses on producing pilots equipped with the wide range of skills needed by Titan Airways, who cater to diverse aviation needs globally. This exciting partnership opens up a promising career in aviation for our graduates.”
Leading Edge Aviation students have access to modern A320 simulators that provide a good foundation for future careers. According to both parties the joint venture between Titan Airways and Leading Edge Aviation marks an “exciting new chapter”, and an innovative step forward in the aviation industry’s continued resurgence.
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