Virgin Atlantic with new pilot course program
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Virgin Atlantic has announced its launching of a new pilot career program called The Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers Program. This means that pilots can potentially join the airline, without having previous flying experience.
The current program, implemented in collaboration with CTC Aviation, represents a first for European aviation, offering new pilots the opportunity of training on long-haul aircrafts as soon as they have received their flying license. Applications for this program are open for two weeks.
Virgin Atlantic arranged for state of the art equipment and training facilities as well as highly qualified instructors.
“Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we’re delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers
“They’ll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight onto long- haul aircraft once qualified, building their career as an ambassador for one of the world’s most iconic brands.
“It’s an exciting chapter in our history to be able to offer a program that closes the gap between the dream and the reality of piloting a long haul aircraft and we’re looking forward to finding our diverse and talented flight crew for the future.” . - David Kistruck, general manager, flight operations at Virgin Atlantic
The Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers Program will be carried out during 18 months of extensive pre-training, flight training and full motion flight deck simulation.
At the end of the 18 months, the pilots will receive the Civil Aviation Authority’s latest Multi Pilot Licence and a position as well as a Virgin Atlantic First Officer being able to operate on the Airbus A330-300.
All applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (Math, Science, English).
Flying experience is not a mandatory requirement and ground school accreditation should not exceed Private Pilot’s Licence studies.
The current program, implemented in collaboration with CTC Aviation, represents a first for European aviation, offering new pilots the opportunity of training on long-haul aircrafts as soon as they have received their flying license. Applications for this program are open for two weeks.
Virgin Atlantic arranged for state of the art equipment and training facilities as well as highly qualified instructors.
“Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we’re delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers
“They’ll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight onto long- haul aircraft once qualified, building their career as an ambassador for one of the world’s most iconic brands.“It’s an exciting chapter in our history to be able to offer a program that closes the gap between the dream and the reality of piloting a long haul aircraft and we’re looking forward to finding our diverse and talented flight crew for the future.” . - David Kistruck, general manager, flight operations at Virgin Atlantic
The Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers Program will be carried out during 18 months of extensive pre-training, flight training and full motion flight deck simulation.
At the end of the 18 months, the pilots will receive the Civil Aviation Authority’s latest Multi Pilot Licence and a position as well as a Virgin Atlantic First Officer being able to operate on the Airbus A330-300.
All applicants are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (Math, Science, English).
Flying experience is not a mandatory requirement and ground school accreditation should not exceed Private Pilot’s Licence studies.
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