AAP Aviation Highlights 40 Percent of Candidates Selected for Airline Cadet Program Were Woman

Oslo, Norway– In a recent insight published by aviation recruitment and staffing firm AAP Aviation on the topic of future pilot shortage, the organization called for financially accessible, inclusive pilot training pathways. It states

Structured programs, like fully funded or job-guaranteed cadet schemes, are essential to building a resilient and diverse pilot workforce. These programs address both the financial barriers and the career uncertainty that discourage potential candidates from entering the profession.Airlines leading with long-term investment in training are already seeing results. For example:Wizz Air’s “She Can Fly” offers a fully funded cadet program for women, combining financial support, mentorship, and visibility, while advancing both workforce and diversity goalsIberia and Emirates have implemented cadet pathways that blend partial funding with job placement guarantees or in-house academiesIcelandair’s cadet program, developed in partnership with AAP Aviation and Pilot Flight Academy, reflects a targeted, high-standard selection process; notably, 40% of candidates selected in 2023 were women

Source: AAP AviationPhoto Credit: Pilot Flight Academy