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Hungary’s Simnest Pilot Academy to Expand Simulator Fleet with B737 MAX Device from Simnest Aviation

Hungary — Simnest Pilot Academy has announced the upcoming addition of its first Boeing 737 MAX simulator, expanding its advanced training capabilities beyond its existing Airbus A320 simulator fleet. The new B737 MAX simulator, developed and manufactured by Simnest Aviation, will join the academy’s four A320 devices, allowing cadets and type-rated pilots to select their preferred aircraft platform for training and assessment.

Earlier this year Simnest Pilot Academy had reported a major milestone: by September 2025, its four A320 FNPT II MCC simulators have logged over 30,000 operating hours across 7,113 training sessions.

  • Of those sessions, 1,998 were MCC (Multi‑Crew Cooperation) and 3,787 were APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard MCC).

  • 1,440 APS MCC sessions were delivered specifically to Wizz Air cadets.

  • The academy achieves all training using simulators alone—no live single‑ or multi‑engine aircraft are used—underscoring its full‑simulation model.

  • Simnest’s simulator fleet includes APS‑ready FNPT II MCC devices tuned for A320 operations.

Source: Simnest Pilot Academy

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Air Arabia Launches 2025 A320 Pilot Recruitment Drive Across KSA and Pakistan

United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia, one of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, is further expanding its network and workforce as it strengthens its operational footprint across more than 200 routes from six hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. The airline’s continued fleet and route growth is being matched by an extensive pilot and technical recruitment campaign across multiple markets.

  • In Q3 2025, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 656 million, representing a 16% year-on-year increase, reflecting sustained growth in passenger traffic, fleet utilization, and network development.

  • The airline has added 12 new destinations this year and expanded its fleet to 88 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, with further deliveries scheduled before the end of 2025.

  • To support its expanding operations, Air Arabia has launched a major recruitment drive targeting A320 Captains, First Officers, cabin crew, and technical professionals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

  • The positions include opportunities under Air Arabia’s Fly Jinnah (Pakistan) and Air Arabia DMM LLC (Saudi Arabia) subsidiaries, with 15-month fixed-term contracts available for Karachi-based pilots and long-term roles in Dammam.

Open Positions and Locations:

  • First Officer – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month contract)

  • Captain – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month contract)

  • A320 Captain – Air Arabia DMM, Dammam, KSA

  • A320 First Officer – Air Arabia DMM, Dammam, KSA

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

  • Captains: 4,000–5,000 total flight hours (minimum 800 PIC hours on A320 for KSA); ATPL; valid Class 1 medical; A320 type rating

  • First Officers: 500–750 flight hours on A320; ATPL preferred; valid Class 1 medical; A320 type rating

  • Safety, CRM, and emergency response training desirable; low-cost carrier experience advantageous

  • English proficiency required; maximum ages: First Officer – 50 years / Captain – 59 years (KSA)

Source: Air Arabia

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