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US Airline Offering Unique Pilot Intern Position

US Airline Group Alaska Airlines and its regional airline subsidiary Horizon Air have opened the recruitment application for its unique ‘Pilot Intern Position’ for pilots who are working towards a Bachelor Degree in Professional Aviation or a related field, with a focus on becoming a pilot. Please see an extract from the job post below.

“Interns at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are embedded within their teams and work on visible projects that directly impact our guests and the business. When not working, we invite our interns to take advantage of our unlimited complimentary space-available travel on Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air – lunch in San Diego? Weekend in Portland? Maui? Phoenix? Done!

Role Specific Details

This internship will take place onsite in Seattle, WA beginning in January 2023. The internship is designed for a commitment of 40 hours per week for the duration of the 12-week program.

Role Summary

Become part of a dynamic environment that offers a hands-on internship experience. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to contribute toward key projects that support our business, community and cultural growth. Experience a work environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration and partnership.

Key Duties

  • Support Flight Operations department as assigned, including:
  • Assist Chief Pilot Office with tasks and projects
  • Assist with training department curriculum and instructional presentations
  • Assist with delay meetings and reports
  • Assist technical pilots with test flights
  • Participate in simulator flying or observation and special projects.
  • Assist with engineering projects related to weight and balance or performance analysis.
  • Help coordinate and participate in special demonstration flights of new technology or procedures.

 

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

  • Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Aviation or a related field, with a focus on becoming a pilot.
  • Private Pilot license with 50 hours minimum flight time.
  • Familiarity with pilot carts (Jeppesen charts).
  • This internship is open to current undergraduate students who are graduating between May 2023 and June 2024.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

  • Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
  • Travel benefits begin on day one

Starting Rate

USD$17.00/Hr.

To learn more about the job and to apply, click here.

*Please note the AFM Team is currently deploying resources to share pilot training industry vacancies to help individuals find work and organization fill roles in order to ramp up operations. You can find all vacancies here and can subscribe to our weekly pilot training industry update to stay up to date with the latest developments, trends and opportunities here.*

Photo Credit: Alaska Airlines

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Pilot Training Group, Skyborne, Announces New US Airline Partner

Avelo Airlines and Skyborne are implementing a Preferred Hiring Pathway, to provide opportunities for pilots and mechanics training at Skyborne to embark on a career with Avelo.

The partnership follows the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and affirms the high quality of Skyborne’s flight instruction and overall training process, often referred to as “The Skyborne Way”. It also recognizes the outstanding talent and experience of Skyborne’s instructors, trainees and graduates.

Captain Ed Davidson, Managing Director, Skyborne, says: “Skyborne and Avelo Airlines are both leaders in aviation and are committed to training and producing the very best pilots in the industry. This is especially important at a time when demand for highly skilled and qualified airline pilots has never been greater.

“Crucially, this new partnership delivers a Preferred Hiring Pathway that increases opportunities for more young people to realise their dreams of becoming a professional pilot and taking up a coveted position on an Avelo flightdeck.”

Andrew Levy, Chairman and CEO, Avelo Airlines, says: “We are very pleased to be working with Skyborne Airline Academy, which is recognized as being in the top three flight schools in the United States. To continue to achieve Avelo’s mission of inspiring travel and making air travel easy and affordable, we need the very best pilots. By partnering with Skyborne to implement a new Preferred Hiring Pathway, we can be confident that the highest standards of training will be put into professional practice on our flightdecks.”

The Avelo and Skyborne Preferred Hiring Pathway is designed to support the selection and training of potential new-hire, high-caliber pilots, and mechanics, to assist with subsequent recruitment to the Avelo workforce. The Pathway also provides outstanding career opportunities for selected trainees, each of whom will be required to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, professional and personal qualifications to become a member of the Avelo team.

Davidson, adds: “The “Skyborne Way” explores innovative approaches to flight training and is setting new standards and levels of expectation. It is this dedication to quality in every aspect of our operations that esteemed partners such as Avelo look for before committing to a formal pathway. Ultimately, our new partnership confirms that a career in aviation continues to be not only a popular choice, but the right choice for many. I would encourage talented and interested candidates to begin their career in aviation today, with Skyborne.”

Source: Skyborne Press Release

Photo Credit: Avelo Airlines

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Moroccan Subsidiary of Leading Middle East Low-Cost Airline Restarts Hiring of Second Officers

Air Arabia Maroc, a Moroccan low-cost airline set up as a joint venture between Moroccan investors and Air Arabia has announced that it has opened its application for hiring Second Officer for its Airbus A320 aircraft fleet. Please see an extract from the job post below.

“Job Purpose

To monitor the progress of assigned flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of Air Arabia Operational Manual and in compliance with the CAA related regulations.  Assists the Captain in achieving ultimate safety, security and efficiency throughout the flight; records and documents all necessary data; supports the flight/cabin crew, and effectively applies emergency procedures when instructed; takes control over the flight from the Captain when instructed or required as per the adopted procedures.

Key Result Responsibilities

1. Performs as the Second Officer, assists the Captain in monitoring flight progress, efficiency of operating systems, and performance of cabin crew members.  Demonstrates high level of cooperation and a systematic approach for exchanging information whilst adhering with tasks distribution.

2. Operates on flights in accordance with the detailed provisions of AA Operations Manual and CAA regulations. At all times, applies/monitors the procedures to ensure safe and smooth operation of the aircraft.

3. When required or instructed by the Captain, flies the Air Arabia aircrafts from one destination to another; taking into account the following key factors, in order of priority: Safety,  Efficiency, Passenger comfort.

4. Coordinates with First Officer and Dispatch Team prior to each flight to ensure cabin crew members are well prepared and provided with required information, this includes aircraft technical status, route preferences, weather, fuel calculation, weight, number of passengers, distribution of roles, etc.

5. Carries out assigned checks inside and outside the cockpit, confirms taxiing and take-off to Captain, handles input of necessary figures and documentation tasks assigned to him/her for conducted flights such as take-off data and fuel requirements, ATS flight plan, etc., briefs First Officer and Captain regularly.

6. Uses adopted systems and forms to record data such as log book, CFP, security search and others; verifies calculated data with assumed ones with First Officer and Captain.

Key Result Responsibilities – Continued

7. At stations without qualified personnel, checks the fuel type and supervises the fuelling of the aircraft, ensuring proper distribution of fuel.

8. Alerts the Captain with any irregularities or unfavourable variables that may affect safety; applies necessary actions as instructed by Captain and assists the crew on how to react in case of safety or security irregularities.

9. Checks the prescribed manuals, charts, maps, and forms ensuring  that the Air Arabia Operations Manual is distributed, accounted for, maintained, updated, and complied with by Flight Crew for current and next flight; where this is not attainable, assists the First Officer/Captain in securing  the aircraft until return to home base.

10. Undertakes additional, ground based tasks such as Safety/ or Security Officer, as directed by the Head of Flight Operations and in accordance with the provisions of Part A of the Air Arabia Operations Manual.

11. Keeps himself/herself up-to-date with the legal requirements of the different regulatory bodies such as Civil Aviation, CAA, Airbus Company and any other relevant regulatory body relating to flights and Flight Crew.  Attends recurrent and competency based trainings as planned by the Training Department.

12. Assists the Captain in completing the necessary records and reports such as the journey log and aircraft flight log, safety and discretion reports. Deposits the flight envelops in the designated secure place post each conducted flight when instructed by First Officer.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

  • Appropriate License (CPL) with frozen ATPL is a must.
  • Must pass the technical/psychometric assessment for First Officer as per Air Arabia/CAA standards.
  • Must pass the Aviation Class one Medical carried for the First Officers.
  • Training in safety and emergency response is essential – a formal qualification is an advantage.
  • Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage.
  • Good in using Aircraft systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search.
  • Good in written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.
  • Good in English Language, Arabic and French Languages are an advantage.

Work Experience

  •  Possesses acceptable industry knowledge in aircraft systems and operating procedures.
  • He/she must be able to handle any other role delegated to him/her such as security or safety related roles as required by the Air Arabia and /CAA regulations.
  • Capable of applying policies, procedures and manuals as per approved standards and regulations.
  • Team player, capable to perform under pressure with changing schedules.
  • Capable of understanding QA/Safety/Security/Audit procedures and practices related to and affecting Flight Operations.
  • Composed, self-confident and focused, capable of handling emergencies and threats with efficiency.
  • Proven skills identifying irregularities and recommending solutions.
  • Cost-oriented, demonstrates effective problem solving and decision making skills.
  • High accuracy and attention to details.
  • Ability to use technical expertise and interpersonal relations to support company’s objectives.
  • Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.”

To learn more about the job and to apply, click here.

*Please note the AFM Team is currently deploying resources to share pilot training industry vacancies to help individuals find work and organization fill roles in order to ramp up operations. You can find all vacancies here and can subscribe to our weekly pilot training industry update to stay up to date with the latest developments, trends and opportunities here.*

Photo Credit: Air Arabia

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Asian Airline Signs 3-Year Training Deal – Aims to Hire 400 Cadet Pilots by End of 2023, 1000 by 2025

Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific Airways signed a three-year deal with Polytechnic University (PolyU) on Monday to collaborate on a new course for the airlines’s cadet pilot training programme, which resumed in March after it was suspended for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline is aiming to hire 400 cadet pilots by the end of 2023 and train more than 1,000 by 2025.

The Cadet Program itself already resumed in March, with the first intake of 24 cadets set to commence flight training in October. The total duration of the cadet pilot program will be 55 to 60 weeks and will include ground theory training in Hong Kong while flight training will be done in Australia or the United States. Following Flight Training cadets will complete their simulator training at the airlines simulator training center at its headquarters in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Augustus TANG and PolyU Council Chairman Dr LAM Tai-fai welcomed Secretary for Transport and Logistics LAM Sai-hung as the guest of honour at the signing ceremony, which took place at Cathay Pacific’s headquarters, Cathay City. Civil Aviation Department (CAD) Assistant Director-General (Flight Standards) Clara WONG was also in attendance.

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mr Lam Sai-hung said today’s signing ceremony was very meaningful as it marked a milestone in Hong Kong’s aviation industry. The Cadet Pilot training programme would not only groom more pilots for Hong Kong, but it also marked the first time that aviation theory courses would be taught by a local institution, writing a new chapter in Hong Kong’s aviation history and enriching the variety of aviation professional training in the city.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Mr Augustus Tang said: “We are delighted to be continuing our Cadet Pilot programme. As Hong Kong’s home airline, we are committed to continuing to invest in young local talent and the long-term development of the Hong Kong international aviation hub. We firmly believe that there is huge potential for Hong Kong to become a leading centre for aviation training in the world, and this new integrated course will provide world-class instruction and training for prospective pilots. We would like to thank the CAD and PolyU for their support in getting this new course off the ground.

“Since the inception of our Cadet Pilot training programme, Cathay Pacific has trained more than 1,000 cadet pilots from Hong Kong. We look forward to welcoming candidates who will be starting the new cadet courses and becoming part of the Cathay Pacific team upon graduation. As we get ready to meet the rising global demand for travel, we have already started a comprehensive plan to hire 4,000 front-line employees to meet our operational needs over the next 18-24 months. This includes over 700 pilots, of which 400 are cadet graduates joining as Second Officers by the end of 2023. Overall, we aim to train more than 1,000 cadet pilots by 2025.”

PolyU Deputy President and Provost Prof. Wing-tak WONG said: “The civil aviation industry has been the backbone of Hong Kong’s development. PolyU and Boeing co-founded the first Aviation Services Research Centre (ASRC) in Hong Kong ten years ago and the centre has since become a successful exemplar of research and innovation collaboration between academia and industry. The University later established the Department of Aeronautical and Civil Aviation Engineering to provide undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programmes to nurture talents in the industry and strengthen scientific research in the field of civil aviation and aeronautical engineering.”

Prof. Wong continues: “Moving forward, we will continue to actively collaborate with industry partners to develop more professional qualifications and training programmes in support of the National 14th Five-Year Plan, so as to contribute to the healthy and sustainable development of the civil aviation industry in Hong Kong and the Nation.”

Source: Polytechnic University Press Release

Photo Credit: Cathay Pacific Airways

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Global Pilot Training Platform Managing Director Says Staffing Deficit ‘To Continue in the Near-Term’

Maximilian Buerger, Managing Director of AFM, spoke with Gulf News, one of the leading News Papers in the Gulf Region, about the staffing deficit across the airline industry. Please see an extract of the article below;

“This effect will most probably continue in its current form for the near-term and that’s because to get people working in aviation jobs again, it requires a certain amount of training,” said Buerger.

“Setting up simulators is expensive and only certain countries are investing in building this infrastructure. The UAE has invested heavily in this space and now training centers here are seeing pilots and cabin crew from all around the world. There’s also another problem that could affect the industry in the coming years and that’s getting young adults and children interested in aviation again. If someone considers joining aviation, they ask themselves: ‘What if there’s another pandemic? Will I lose my job?’, explained Buerger. “Sadly, many people could not wait for two years to get their jobs back and have moved on to other industries.”

Buerger said that despite negative perception that the industry currently faces, nonetheless, airlines are offering monetary incentives through doubling or tripling pilot pays and even up to the extent of paying for these pilots’ flight training expenses.

Source: GulfNews

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