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No experience required: TUI Airways scouting for new 737 pilots
Jan08

No experience required: TUI Airways scouting for new 737 pilots

TUI Airways kickstart the application process for its 2024 fully funded 737 pilot cadet programme. Today the operator begun the first stage in its search for new pilot hopefuls by opening its multi crew licence (MPL) application process, for the programme first announced in September last year. Importantly, TUI Airways pledge to pay the majority of upfront training costs associated with gaining a MPL and 737 type rating, which...

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BALPA’s scepticism about the global pilot shortage and upfront training fees
Oct30

BALPA’s scepticism about the global pilot shortage and upfront training fees

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has issued a statement advising prospective pilots to be wary of current claims that there is an emerging worldwide pilot shortage. Broadly, BALPA’s view is that airline pilot recruitment is currently buoyant and may remain so for the foreseeable future, but at the same time any claims of a pending global pilot shortage are to be viewed with a strong dose of scepticism. “In 2023 we have...

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