Generation EasyJet Pilot Training Programme Opens
In 2018 EasyJet will recruit 460 new pilots to meet record demands for the airline for a third consecutive year, as its European network continues to grow. Opportunities range from cadet pilots starting their career to experienced co-pilots and captains from other airlines and the military. EasyJet have a particular focus on attracting female pilots and candidates through its Amy Johnson Initiative, which it launched in 2015. The...
L3 CTS Signs Three Year Training Agreement with WOW Air
L3 Commercial Training Solutions (L3 CTS) has announced a new training agreement with WOW air to deliver recurrent training for the airline. The Icelandic carrier has selected L3 CTS for a three-year contract, with an option for renewal, to deliver training for pilots across its A320 and A330 fleets. The agreement commences immediately and means the airline will also be one of the first customers at the L3 London Training Center, the...
Thomas Cook Airlines launches new Airline Cadet Programme.
After not having trained ab initio pilots for a number of years, Thomas Cook Airlines is launching a Mentored Airline Pilot Programme with their long-standing training partner, FTEJerez. Selected candidates will commence their training at FTE’s aviation campus in August 2018, before transitioning to an Airbus type rating and first officer role with the airline. Additionally, the Spanish based training organisation has announced they...
Air France Funding Pilot Training to Curb Shortfall
Air France has re-launched its cadet pilot programme after closing the system eight-years ago. The French airline says it needs to recruit 250 new pilots each year because of natural departures and a significant growth within the Air France, Joon and Transavia fleet. The new programme will be funded entirely by Air France and will take 20 to 24 months to complete, before the trainees join the Air France group as pilots on A320 or...
