CommutAir raises pay for flight deck crew....

CommutAir has announced sweeping increases to pilots' pay that will see new first officers get a starting rate of $72.00/hr whilst incoming captains will start at $100.00/hr. Additionally, new sign-on & retention bonuses are now available up to a total of $25,000 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captain qualified pilots. 

The regional airline says "The opportunities offered by these updates will enable sustained growth for all of our employees. CommutAir pilots will now receive enhanced levels of scheduling, commuting expenses, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401k benefits that are among the best in the industry."

Compensation benefits of the agreement include: 

Increase in starting First Officer wages - $72/hr

Increase in starting Captain wages - $100/hr 

Pilot sign-on bonuses and incentives - $25,000 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captain Qualified pilots 

Significant increase to pay override for instructors (Ground, SIM, Line Check Pilots, and Designated Examiners) 

Annual retention bonuses totaling $25,000 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captains for full contract duration 

New Minimum Monthly duty period Guarantee - 76 hours 

Full Compensation for Experience - Longevity credit of 1:1 up to 20 yrs for new hires with prior FAR 121 industry experience 

Increased Commuter hotel allotment for reserve pilots

Industry leading Commuter travel program including flights from home to base

Direct flow to United Airlines through the Aviate Program 

CommutAir is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With a fleet of over 70 active Embraer 145 aircraft, CommutAir operates up to 1,500 weekly flights.

CEO Rick Hoefling commented, "We are excited about the opportunities this will provide CommutAir and is one more step towards securing our long-term success in the regional airline industry" 

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Southwest Airlines and Angelo State University Announce Destination 225° Partnership

Southwest is proud to welcome Angelo State University (ASU) to the Southwest Family as a university partner in Destination 225°, the airline's First Officer development and recruitment program. The Hispanic Serving Institution in San Angelo, Texas, is the sixth University partner in the program that provides a pathway for qualified aviators to join Southwest as Pilots.

"We're thrilled to welcome Angelo State University as a partner in Southwest's Destination 225° Program," said Lee Kinnebrew, Southwest's Vice President of Flight Operations. "We continue our work of opening career pathways for the next generation of professional pilots, and we look forward to supporting students as they train, gain flight experience and develop into competitively-qualified Southwest First Officer candidates in the years ahead."

ASU launched its Bachelor of Commercial Aviation program in the fall 2021 semester. Currently, there are 25 students in the first Flight Operations class, with 50 new students expected to join the program this fall. ASU students have access to Skyline Aviation's fleet of 12 aircraft and three flight simulators.

"We are honored for Angelo State to partner with Southwest Airlines' Destination 225° Program," ASU President Ronnie Hawkins, Jr., said. "As a Hispanic Serving Institution, we recognize the opportunity a partnership like this presents for all our students to become Pilots and aviation professionals, but especially minorities and women who are underrepresented in both the commercial and military aviation industry."

Some U.S. pilots are getting double pay........

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Massive pay rises for pilots of two U.S. regional airlines that operate flights for American Airlines, as the global shortage of pilots continues to affect airlines around the world.

The regional airlines will increase rates of pay by around 50% until the end of August, it was announced this week. -The temporary raises will bring hourly wages for first officers in their first year of flying at Piedmont Airlines to $90 an hour, up from $51 an hour. For first-year captains, pay will go up from $78 an hour to $146 an hour advised, Eric Morgan, Piedmont’s CEO, who also said the increase could be extended should the shortage of pilots continue.

The Maryland-based airline was losing about 25 pilots a month to American Airlines’ mainline operation and has thus far failed to meet its target to recruit 40 pilots a month. The shortage of flight deck crew means the regional airline has to leave roughly 10 of its 60 aircraft on the ground at any one time.

Texas-based Envoy Airlines released details of a similar pay hike at the weekend saying that through to the end of August, Envoy pilots will receive a Pilot Supply Premium of 50% added to their hourly rate for all compensable hours.

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AirDialog, a cargo airline based in Albuquerque launches........

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AirDialog, a cargo airline based in Albuquerque, announced this week the start of flight operations, becoming the first new Part 135 air carrier to launch with FedEx in over 20 years. The inaugural flight this week provided cargo service between Gallup and Albuquerque. The airline is planning additional routes and for the growth of its fleet and team over the next 18 months.

“It’s a groundbreaking opportunity to be a part of the FedEx feeder network, and we look forward to expanding cargo operations to serve customers in the Southwest and beyond,” said David DeRose, President and Director of Finance for AirDialog and former Ameriflight executive.

AirDialog is led by an experienced team with over 100 years of collective cargo industry expertise. The Federal Aviation Administration granted approval to add the Cessna 208 Caravan onto the AirDialog carrier certificate earlier this year, enabling this new chapter in the airline’s operations.

AirDialog is actively recruiting line pilots with experience flying the Caravan to join its team. For career opportunities, visit https://airdialog.com for details.

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Air Wisconsin seeking more flight deck crew

Air Wisconsin Airlines has been operating as a regional airline in the United States since 1965,  originally founded to provide service between Appleton, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois, the airline quickly grew beyond these borders and began providing service to multiple destinations. The carrier performs flying services for United Airlines as United Express throughout the Midwest and East Coast, operating a fleet of CRJ-200 regional jets. We help unite the world by bringing passengers from their hometowns large and small to hubs that provide them with a gateway to countless travel destinations.

The airline offers industry-leading benefits and work rules that make Air Wisconsin the regional of choice for many pilots.  Plus, its exclusive partnership with United Airlines provides pilots with a direct pathway to becoming a United Airlines pilot through Aviate.

Pilot Minimum Flight Requirements

ATP Certificate Holder

At least 23 years old

500 hours of cross country

100 hours of night

75 hours of instrument

50 hours of multi-engine (25 actual and up to 25 hours of simulator time)

Current ATP written

Restricted ATP Holder (varies depending on hours)

At least 21 years old

200 hours of cross country (100 hours of which needs to be PIC cross country in an aeroplane)

100 hours of night (25 hours of which needs to be PIC night in an aeroplane)

75 hours of instrument

25 hours of actual multi-engine

Current ATP written, with at least 4 months until expiration, or apply for our CTP program

First Officer Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the United States
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English Language
Must have an ATP or be qualified to obtain an ATP or Restricted ATP (CFR 61.159 and 61.160) Review Minimum Qualifications
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Valid civilian passport and the authorization to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Air Wisconsin
Valid United States driver's license
Graduation from accredited four-year college preferred
Recency of experience will be considered 

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Emirates hunting for cabin crew around the world.......

Emirates, the world’s most global airline, is seeking talented people with a passion for service to join its award-winning cabin crew team.

As air travel returns with a vengeance, the airline’s recruiters are busy meeting and hiring candidates in 30 cities from now until the end of June. In this latest drive, Emirates’ teams will travel from Australia to the UK, and dozens of European cities in between, as well as Cairo, Algiers, Tunis and Bahrain. 

Abdulaziz Al Ali, Emirates Group’s Executive Vice President for Human Resources said: “There’s no more exciting airline than Emirates for anyone interested in a flying career, and we’ve received tremendous interest since we began our recruitment drive for cabin crew in November.

“While parts of the application process are done online, we always make the effort to meet our candidates in person whenever we can, and that is why our Talent Acquisition team is doing a whirlwind 30-city tour over the next 6 weeks to assess prospective candidates.”

Emirates’ truly global cabin crew team represent 160 nationalities, reflecting its customer mix and international operations in over 130 cities on six continents.

All Emirates crew are based in the exciting cosmopolitan city of Dubai, with company-provided accommodation, tax-free salary and more benefits.

Interested candidates can read more about the Emirates cabin crew role, and apply online at: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/

 

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airBaltic passengers up nearly 400% in April and seeks 120 more pilots....

During April 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic has carried 244 000 passengers – almost four times more
than during the same period last year. In April 2022, airBaltic performed 3 150 flights.

Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Each month we carry a growing number of passengers, proving that the aviation industry is on a path to recovery. Even though in April we carried significantly more passengers than last year, it is still 40% lower than in 2019.”

 

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airBaltic has just announced it has started a recruitment drive for a total of 120 additional pilots to join the airline, including graduates of its own pilot academy.

Gauss said: “While we continue to employ our airBaltic Pilot Academy graduates and rehire former employees, this time our needs for additional staff reach further, meaning that we are looking for external pilots to join our company. Additional pilots are required to prepare the airline for capacity we will fly in summer 2023.”

airBaltic currently employs 315 pilots. The company is continuing active recruitment, and currently has more than 40 open vacancies, seeking more than 400 additional employees in total. 

To join Gerhard Ramcke, Cheif Pilot at airBaltic, pictures on the far left and the rest of the team at the Latvian carrier, candidates must have EU citizenship, valid EU FCL CPL or ATPL license (EASA form 141), and have at least 300 hours of Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations on aircraft with EFIS, FMA and FMS systems – MTOW of the aircraft at least 5.7 tonnes. For additional information and applications please contact pilotjobs@airbaltic.com

To find out more about these and other job opportunities at airBaltic, feel free to visit http://careers.airbaltic.com.

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Want to fly? How to become a pilot with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air

The need for the next generation of pilots is greater than ever. Alaska and Horizon expect to hire more than 900 pilots by the end of 2022. Austen Pyle, now a first officer in training with Horizon Air, is one example of how one flight, a great mentor and pilot programs can turn into a fulfilling career. 

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Austen Pyle was 13 when he knew he wanted to fly — it was his first brush with the sky in a glider. Today, less than 10 years after that first flight, he’s starting his pilot training with Horizon Air, Alaska’s regional airline in the Pacific Northwest. Within a few months, he’ll be a first officer – following in his mentor’s flight path. 

Like many pilots, it took just one flight to inspire a career. Lawrence Pavlinovic, then a Horizon Air captain and now an Alaska captain, was the glider flight instructor that auspicious day. He saw Pyle’s passion for flight immediately and took him under his wing – inviting him to Aviation Day, an annual event hosted by Alaska and Horizon to inspire careers in aviation. 

“Lawrence really pushed me to explore aviation as an option,” says Pyle. “He opened my eyes, and I’m so glad he did.” 

But in between the moment a love of flying is sparked and a career, aspiring pilots like Pyle face a journey that requires a daunting investment of time and money. On average, it can cost around $90,000 for education, flight training and certifications, and pilots must log hundreds of flying hours before they can fly for commercial airlines. However, the opportunities for financial and other support while navigating this journey are growing. 

Plan your pathway: Explore Alaska’s pilot-development programs 

Pyle started out at the Evergreen Soaring Club and worked toward his pilot’s license while still in high school. “I actually got my private pilot’s license before my driver’s license,” he said.  

When he started Central Washington University’s aviation program, Pyle interviewed right away for the Horizon Air Pilot Development Program, which partners with universities while providing a stipend, mentorship and a pathway to a future job at Horizon.  

“That was really special for me as a freshman in college to know that I had an airline job waiting for me when I was ready,” said Pyle. 

And Alaska’s newest pilot-development programs are designed to recruit students with diverse backgrounds, part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce at all levels by 2025. 

Alaska has launched several pilot-development programs – including most recently True North, a partnership with two historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and Ascend Pilot Academy, a partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy in Oregon – to encourage aspiring pilots from diverse backgrounds to follow their dream.  

GetJet Airlines looking to GetStaff.....

The Vilnius, Lithuania based ACMI and charter carrier  GetJet Airlines is on the hunt for more staff as it seeks to expand its portfolio of clients.

Among the firm's clients are such airlines as Finnair, LOT, Tunisair, TAP and many others so much so that pre-pandemic, in 2018, GetJet Airlines generated revenue of  €52.41 million, a stable 12% profit margin.

The company’s current fleet consists of Boeing 737-300s and 400s, Airbus A320s and a wide-body A330 twinjet. 

GetJet has a number of vacancies at the moment at all levels of the airline,  including:

✈️ Public Relations Intern 
✈️ Crew Planning Intern 

The company is also looking for an  Auditor (CAMO), Vilnius, 

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Flexjet hiring 350 new pilots and looks to add more than 50 new aircraft this year

Flexjet, has announced plans to hire 350 pilots to fly the additional 50 jets the company will be entering into service by the end of 2022 to meet record demand.

“We want Flexjet to be a career destination for pilots not only for the long-term earning potential but schedule, quality of life and modern equipment,” said Flexjet Chief Operating Officer Megan Wolf. “No other company can match the innovation of our Domestic Red Label and International Large Cabin programs, which uniquely empower pilots to select the program that is right for them. We think of the pilot as an individual, not a number.”

Flexjet employs over 800 pilots who fly its fleet of nearly 200 aircraft including the Embraer Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and Praetor 500, the Bombardier Challenger 350 and the Gulfstream G450 and G650. And, in the coming months, the company will be entering into service 50 additional aircraft, increasing the number of aircraft in every fleet type by the end of 2022.

Some of the most experienced and highly skilled pilots in the world choose to work for Flexjet. Here are a few of the reasons:

Most modern fleet in the sky, including aircraft from Embraer, Bombardier and Gulfstream.

Among the highest pay in the industry, with a starting total compensation of $128,000 for first-year pilots.

Additional productivity-based bonus opportunities.

Home-based crewing from a choice of 100 domiciles (10 times more than most commercial airline carriers) and the option to move their domicile as often as they choose.

Schedule flexibility: Pilots can choose a schedule that best meets their needs. Through our preferential bidding system or team scheduling, the options are designed to allow pilots to submit specific requests to meet their needs and the needs of the operation.

All crew members are trained to Pilot in Command (PIC) FAR Part 135 standards. Each pilot is type-rated in their assigned aircraft through company training programs embedded at Flexjet’s training partner facilities.

Currently, upgrade opportunities for Flexjet pilots are occurring at a little over one year.

Every detail of a crew member’s trip is handled by Flexjet’s Operations and Control Center including flight plans, customs clearances, meals and weather support.

“At Flexjet, our culture is built around three principles including putting employees first because they are the foundation of a service company,” said OneSky Chief Administrative Officer Robert Sullivan. “When we are looking for candidates that best fit into our company, we look for characteristics that align with the two other principles: Making decisions with a long-term approach to relationships and having a fanatical attention to detail.”

 For more details, go to the website: https://www.flexjet.com/careers/pilots/

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Republic Airways opens FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Training Scheme

The U.S regional airline with a fleet of nearly 300 Embraer aircraft, Republic Airways has opened the doors for people to apply for a June 2022 class into its aircraft dispatcher apprenticeship program. The program is Indiana’s only aircraft dispatcher certification program and could be the pathway to a brilliant and well-paid career.

“This is an exciting time to join our industry,” said Paul Kinstedt, Chief Operating Officer for Republic Airways. “Airlines across the world are hiring and people with the right skills set are in high demand. Our aircraft dispatcher certification program offers graduates a great launchpad into commercial aviation as well as offering the convenience of training locally at the centre of one of the country’s largest airline’s operations.”

Republic’s first apprenticeship class of 2022 graduated at the end of February with 13 students certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as aircraft dispatchers. As a key feature of the program, apprentices who receive FAA certification have the opportunity to work as aircraft dispatchers in Republic’s System Operations Control (SOC) centre where they help ensure the safe operation of hundreds of flights each day across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.

Cathay Pacific relaunches its Cadet Pilot programme in collaboration with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong’s home carrier is looking to recruit and train more than 800 local cadet pilots by 2025.

Cathay Pacific is relaunching its Cadet Pilot training programme in a new collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) that aims to further enhance Hong Kong’s reputation as a leading centre for aviation training in Asia.

 

Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is confident in the development and long-term future of Hong Kong as a premier aviation hub. The airline’s Flight Operations department has been forward planning and reviewing its resources in preparation for  the recovery in  the aviation market. Together with PolyU, the airline has developed a new integrated pilot training course that offers young people in Hong Kong professional pilot training while also creating job opportunities for instructors and trainers as well as other indirect roles in the local market. The airline’s original Cadet Pilot programme was suspended in March 2020 due to the emergence of COVID-19.

The 55-60 week training course is structured so that candidates will undergo their ground theory lectures under the auspices of PolyU in Hong Kong. Successful candidates will then commence flight training in either Adelaide, Australia or Phoenix in the USA before returning to Cathay City for multi-crew simulator training.

The partnership between Cathay Pacific and PolyU will greatly expand the number of cadets that can be trained under the Cadet Pilot programme each year. The airline aims to welcome about 190 candidates in 2022, and will have the capacity to take in between 240 and 300 per year from 2023 to 2025. This compares to around 180 cadets trained in 2019. Since the inception of the Cadet Pilot programme in 1988, the airline has trained more than 1,000 cadet pilots from Hong Kong.

JetBlue to hire 5,000 people in New York City

New York City Mayor Eric Adam speaks at JetBlue's hiring event at JFK Airport, announcing a new partnership in growing the airline's workforce. (Photo: Business Wire)

JetBlue New York’s Hometown Airline announced it will be adding 5,000 jobs in New York City before the end of the year. New York Mayor Adams joined JetBlue leaders on Monday at a major hiring event to assist in filling many of these new positions that was held at JetBlue’s hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

JetBlue currently employs around 8,000 crewmembers based in New York City, at the airports as well as in JetBlue’s Long Island City Support Center, its corporate headquarters. The airline’s growth and hiring as well as its low fare expansion is due in great part to the Northeast Alliance, a partnership it has entered into with American Airlines. Those seeking information about future JetBlue hiring events and careers at JetBlue should visit jetblue.com/careers.

“As New York’s Hometown Airline, JetBlue’s commitment goes well beyond the flights we operate here,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “We’re thrilled to partner with Mayor Adams to support his administration’s Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery by encouraging travel to New York City. We’ll do that by hiring thousands of new JetBlue crewmembers in 2022, and through our continued engagement in the community to create a strong pipeline for future JetBlue crewmembers and a more resilient workforce for New York City as a whole.”

“New York City is coming back, and we are working with our business community to invest in our people, restart our economic engines, and give New Yorkers pathways to quality jobs,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Not only is JetBlue one of our largest home-grown employers, but the company is creating 5,000 new jobs in our city. I look forward to working with them on a new workforce partnership that will provide more New Yorkers with career pathways and opportunities in this critical industry.”

“Getting visitors back to the five boroughs and supporting our tourism industry are critical in our efforts to drive an equitable economic recovery,” said New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer. “Not only is JetBlue adding thousands of jobs in New York, but they are also making it easier for people to access the amazing attractions our city has to offer.”

“As the tourism and travel industry bounces back from COVID-19’s disruption, initiatives like Mayor Adams’ and JetBlue’s workforce partnership program will ensure New Yorkers of all backgrounds share in the industry’s recovery and growth. Furthermore, this initiative will open doors for qualified diverse professionals who - although highly skilled - may lack the connections and access often key to securing an offer,” said Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-5). “Breaking down such artificial barriers in employment is key to ensuring communities like the one I represent can share in our nation’s prosperity. I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this program, especially here in Queens at JFK, the gateway to America.”

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Norwegian reopens Helsinki base and hunts for staff

Budget airline Norwegian has started recruitment of more than 150 aircrew that will be based at Helsinki Airport HEL. Approximately 100 cabin crew and 50 pilots will be ready to operate 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations that the company will service from Helsinki Airport during the summer season.

I am extremely pleased that we are able to reopen our base in Helsinki. With the 150 new people in Helsinki, we confirm yet again that we are back in Finland, and I know all of them are looking forward to welcoming our passengers on board, says Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian

The newly hired crew start working on a rolling basis over the coming months – March, April and May - as they undergo the necessary training before they can welcome the passengers onboard as part of their active duty. The 150 will be the first aircrew with Norwegian based in Helsinki since April 2020 when the pandemic hit the global aviation industry. Norwegian received almost 2000 applications for the open positions.

To be a member of our aircrew is a service-oriented job with big responsibilities. We are proud that we have received so many highly qualified applications, and it shows that Norwegian has a reputation as an attractive employer in the industry. Our crew play crucial roles when it comes to the safety of our passengers, our operations and to making sure that every passenger has a positive experience when they travel with us, says Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian

Since June 2021 and the first lifting of travel restrictions, the rate of employment has been high at Norwegian and the company has reopened bases in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim.

In March 2022, Norwegian services 14 routes from Helsinki HEL, including the two domestic routes to Oulo and Rovaniemi. During the summer season, Norwegian will gradually scale up almost doubling the number of available routes to a total of 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations directly from Helsinki Airport at the peak of the summer.

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Silver Airways looking to hire more pilots......

Did you know that Silver Airways operates cargo flights for Amazon Prime? 

It is true, they do and the Florida based regional airline is currently recruiting First Officers and Direct Entry Captains for both cargo and passenger flights.

As part of its development and expansion plans Silver Airways will replace its Saab 340 operations in the Caribbean and continue to invest in more ATR aircraft - 10 more expected to arrive during 2022 and is looking to recruit up to 200 pilots.

Captain Charles Osborne commented, “Silver Airways is an amazing place to work. It has all the qualities for a bright future.”

As the North American launch customer of the newly redesigned and technologically advanced, customer-friendly ATR-600 series aircraft, Silver Airways offers passengers an unparalleled flying experience and reliability, and pilots enjoy the industry’s most advanced cockpit.  The new ATR-600 series features the latest innovations in cockpit technology with simplified, integrated LCD advanced functions, enhancing safety and improved handling for pilots, as well as the latest in avionics technology. The state-of-the-art, all-glass cockpit further reduces flight crew workload and enhances situational awareness while providing better reliability, maintenance cost savings and weight reduction.

Silver Airways Pilots......

Immediate Entry to the Left Seat – new-hire pilots with 1000 hours of 121 PIC will enter as Captain on day one

People + Packages – in addition to passenger service, Silver launched a new business venture to begin first-ever freighter operations in conjunction with Prime in November 2021

Fleet expansion – Silver continues to build its fleet of ATR-600 series aircraft with more on the way! 

Employer of choice - Silver offers the best of both worlds: a stable, future-focused career, and great quality of life 

Onward and upward - many Silver alums now fly for Atlas, Delta, jetBlue, Frontier, Spirit, FedEx and more 

Company Assets - Company-paid ATP/CTP Course, iPad, Known Crew Member, and parking in-base 

Crew bases – Our pilots are happy to call AFW (Amazon Air), and FLL, SJU, and TPA home base 

Starting First Officer pay and benefits:

$71.83 per flight hour

Signing Bonus: $17,000

Annual High Season Bonus: $4,000

Per Diem: $2.15 per hour

Minimum Daily Rate: 4 credit hours 

Minimum Monthly Guarantee: 75 credit hours

Deadhead Pay: 100%

401(k) with Company match 

Accrued Personal and Vacation time 

Holiday Pay: 150% multiplier 

Travel privileges with national and international air carriers 

A busy summer looms for Luton Airport.......400 jobs available.

London Luton Airport is recruiting for 400 new roles across the airport as February’s passenger figures indicate a promising recovery for the airport, and the Government announces an end to all covid travel restrictions.

London Luton Airport is one of the UK’s busiest airports despite Covid-19, carrying 58 million passengers in the past five years. The airport is operated by a consortium of which the majority shareholder is AENA, the world’s largest airport operator, and AMP Capital, a specialist global investment manager. Airlines include easyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Tui, Blue Air, FlyOne, Sun Express and El Al.

A busy ski season and half-term city breaks boosted LLA’s passenger count last month with a total of 611,00 passengers using LLA in February. Geneva, Amsterdam and Belfast topped the most popular destinations, followed by Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paris.

Ahead of an anticipated busy summer, boosted by the announcement all remaining covid travel restrictions are to be lifted on Friday, the airport is recruiting for 400 new roles. Jobs available include aviation security officers, fire fighters and retail and hospitality staff and positions related to the Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) system, which will link the airport terminal with Luton Airport Parkway railway station.

Alberto Martin, CEO of LLA said: “We are confident that demand for air travel is returning given the busy half term period, and will only increase further with the relaxation of the final travel restrictions at the end of this week. Though reaching our pre-pandemic figures will be tough, flying to the UK is now as easy as it was before, removing a key barrier to booking for many passengers. Hiring key staff will be essential to accommodate this anticipated uplift, and we look forward to recruiting ahead of what we know will be a busy summer season.”

Passengers travelling by rail can reach the airport via a half-hourly express rail service which operates between London and Luton Airport Parkway. In addition, work is nearly complete on a £225 million light rail system linking the airport with Luton Airport Parkway station. The project is being delivered by the airport owners, Luton Rising – a company owned by Luton Council.

A selection of available roles can be viewed on the LLA website here: https://www.london-luton.co.uk/corporate/working-at-lla

                                                                                                                           

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London City Airport hosts recruitment drive and local business recovery events

The airport welcomed almost 150 attendees to its first post-pandemic jobs fair. 

Nearly 1 in 3 attendees applied for live vacancies.

 

London City Airport hosted two successful events this past week to support its recruitment drive and recovery of local businesses, following the pandemic.

Over the weekend, the airport welcomed almost 150 guests to its first jobs fair since the pandemic began, to showcase current employment opportunities, with nearly 1 in 3 attendees applying for live vacancies. Other airport partners, such as Swissport, British Airways CityFlyer, Pret A Manger and Truman’s also promoted job vacancies at the event.

London City Airport’s Chief People Officer, Michael Spiers, said: “We were delighted to host this series of events and work closely with our local community, as we start to recover. With Covid-19 restrictions relaxed, the airport is now entering an exciting phase and our recruitment drive is testament to our - and our airport partners’ – confidence in renewed growth.”

Two days before that, LCY worked in partnership with UMi and Newham Council to run the Royal Docks Business Recovery event – a free session for local businesses that covered procurement advice, tips on how to run a business during turbulent times and supply chain opportunities in the public sector.

Wizz Air recruiting cabin crew......dozens of open days......

Fancy the opportunity to build a career with one of the fastest-growing European low-cost airlines? 

WIZZ Air is currently expanding and looking for motivated candidates to become part of the WIZZ cabin crew team.

What does a WIZZ Flight attendant do?

✔️ Provides excellent customer service and creates a friendly atmosphere on board.

✔️ Properly executes the duties related to the safety of the aircraft and the passengers, while maintaining consistency with the highest ethical standards

✔️ Welcomes passengers with a smile and helps them during the flight

✔️ Manages in-flight sales and cash handling

✔️ Arrives at work on time, adequately rested, and properly presented in order to provide these services at the highest level

What can you expect?

✔️ A competitive salary

✔️ A colourful and stable job at a continuously developing company

✔️ Not just Colleagues, but Friends

✔️ Becoming fully pink-hearted to pursue further career possibilities at the company

✔️ Opportunities to explore the WIZZ destinations by yourself or with your friends/family in “out-of-office hours”, due to special discounts on flights & bonus airline tickets

✔️ A complete and free Cabin Crew training

✔️ Working according to a monthly published schedule

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SmartLynx hiring cabin crew team!

Dreaming to become a Cabin Crew or fancy a change in your career?

SmartLynx is looking for Experienced & Inexperienced Cabin Crew to join its growing team.

"As a member of our cabin crew, you will enjoy all the benefits of supported accommodation, the exciting and ever-changing life of being a crew member, having multinational and multicultural colleagues. You will grow professionally and personally!

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easyJet launches new recruitment drive for 1000 pilots

A parent, a former gymnast and DJ are the stars of a new easyJet recruitment campaign, encouraging people from all walks of life to train to become an airline pilot.

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, easyJet is re-opening its pilot training programme. To support future growth opportunities, the airline is recruiting over 1000 new pilots over the next five years.

The new ad campaign, featuring multi-talented, real-life easyJet pilots, aims to highlight that everyone has the potential to turn their skills and passions towards becoming an airline pilot.

Mother of two, Captain Iris de Kan, is seen in one of the ads with 5-year-old daughter Kiki. The ad serves to communicate that those with incredible multi-tasking skills could make for excellent pilots. While many parents wish they had eyes in the back of their head, it’s a common misconception that 2020 vision is required to become an airline pilot.

Former gymnast and now Senior First Officer with easyJet, Nina Le is featured performing a split leap on the tarmac, showcasing her fantastic reactions and hand-eye coordination - key skills for aspiring pilots.

easyJet Senior First Officer Aaron Moseley, a former resident DJ, transitioned from the club decks to the flight deck by training to become a pilot for easyJet seven years ago. His hands-on practical skills have enabled him to switch records for runways.

The new recruitment ad campaign is part of easyJet’s efforts to find the next generation of easyJet pilots, with a continued focus on encouraging more women to become an airline pilot to address the gender imbalance in the industry.