Graduates are eligible for the opportunity to work as a “second officer” in the “tanker”

Emirates Airlines: Registration for the Junior Pilot Training Program has begun

Ahmed bin Saeed witnessed the signing of the memorandum.

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Yesterday, the Emirates Pilot Training Academy announced the opening of admission for UAE nationals, residents and international applicants to join the Junior Pilot Training Programme, noting that young Emiratis wishing to join the National Pilot Program can submit their applications through the website.

In an exclusive initiative by Emirates Airlines towards the Emirates Pilot Training Academy, graduates will have the opportunity to apply for a position as a “second officer” pilot with Emirates Airlines, provided that interested candidates are required to pass the interviews and selection process specified by the carrier.

Emirates said in a statement that interested international applicants, as well as state citizens and residents, can benefit from the competitive tuition fee for two years, which covers training materials, accommodation, meals, uniforms and other expenses.

She added that UAE nationals looking to obtain a pilot job may have the opportunity to be selected for a fully sponsored pilot training programme.

The airline indicated that the Emirates Pilot Training Academy continuously reviews applications, and receives new students in batches, once every two months.

“At Emirates Airlines, we are constantly exploring opportunities to support and launch programs in the aviation industry, and we are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to graduates of the Emirates Pilot Training Academy,” said Adel Al Reda, Emirates Chief Operating Officer.

He added, "The company launched this exclusive initiative to provide opportunities for UAE citizens, residents and international students wishing to build their careers as pilots."

In turn, the Vice President of the Emirates Pilot Training Academy, Captain Abdullah Al Hammadi, said that "despite the exceptional circumstances since the spread of the pandemic, the demand for pilots has continued to grow globally and in the region, and we at the academy are committed to providing the most efficient programs using the latest aircraft, technologies and training methods." .

It is noteworthy that the Emirates Flight Training Academy is located in the "Dubai South", and it is built on an area of ​​164,000 square meters (the area of ​​​​200 football fields), and includes 36 modern classrooms, and simulators of the new generation.

It also owns 27 single-engine Cirrus SR22 G6 aircraft and Embraer Phenom 100EV light jets.

• Admission to the program is open to citizens, residents, and international applicants.

Memorandum of Understanding between Emirates Airlines and Garuda Indonesia

Emirates Airlines and the Indonesian national carrier, Garuda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a “code partnership” between the two carriers, allowing customers to travel smoothly and easily to destinations in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, as well as expanding the networks of the two carriers, and providing travel with a single ticket. .

A statement issued yesterday stated that Emirates Airlines and Garuda will study opportunities to cooperate in the two frequent flyer loyalty programs to enable their customers to earn and redeem miles and points for reward tickets, upgrades, and other exclusive benefits.

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, and the Second Deputy Minister of Governmental Companies in Indonesia, Kartika Wirjuatmujo, the agreement was signed by the Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airlines, Adnan Kazim, and President of Garuda Indonesia. Irfan Setiaputra.

The code-sharing agreement is expected to enter into force from January 2022, after obtaining the required regulatory approvals, to provide benefits to customers that include seamless booking, ticket issuance, one baggage policy, and check-in to the final destination, in addition to the benefits of traveling through 18 lines on the shared network.

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