AELO Swiss Academy Partners with Captain Joe as Pilot Recruitment Mentor

Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy – Powered by Aero Locarno has announced a long-term partnership with Captain Joe, the renowned Boeing 747 pilot and aviation content creator, who joins the academy as Pilot Recruitment Mentor. The collaboration aims to strengthen AELO’s career development support for student pilots, bridging the gap between flight training and airline employment through targeted mentorship and recruitment preparation.

• As part of the partnership, Captain Joe—currently a pilot with Cargolux Airlines—will provide mentorship and coaching sessions to AELO students, focusing on airline assessment preparation, interview performance, and application strategy.
• Before joining Cargolux, Captain Joe undertook an extensive personal research project, applying to 15 airlines to gain first-hand insight into recruitment standards—receiving offers from 14, a reflection of his deep understanding of what airlines seek in pilot candidates.
• Through workshops and one-on-one sessions, he will now share that knowledge directly with AELO cadets, offering practical, industry-aligned guidance that complements the academy’s training programs.
• In addition to his professional flying career, Captain Joe is one of the world’s most recognizable aviation communicators, with a You Tube channel followed by millions of aspiring pilots worldwide, as well as a career as an international aviation speaker and educator.

Statement “The beginning of a long collaboration with Captain Joe. This weekend marked the start of a long-term partnership between AELO Swiss Academy – Powered by Aero Locarno and Captain Joe, who joins us as our Pilot Recruitment Mentor,” said Jaime Ordovás Ainscough, AELO Swiss Academy. “With mentors like Captain Joe, who combine operational experience, teaching passion, and communication excellence, we’re building a stronger bridge between flight training and airline employment.” Source: AELO