An airline operating out of Bournemouth Airport is launching a new multi-million pound programme to put 60 aspiring pilots through more than £100,000 worth of fully-funded training.
Jet2.com has teamed up with three partners for its Jet2FlightPath scheme.
They include Skyborne Airline Academy which has chosen Bournemouth Airport for its second UK training centre.
The programme gives candidates from all backgrounds the opportunity to fly for Jet2 without having to self-fund the cost of flight training.
Jet2FlightPath has now opened for applications from potential pilots.
Further information as well as how to apply can be found at www.jet2careers.com/pilots/jet2flightpath/info
To apply, candidates need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications – making Jet2FlightPath more accessible than other programmes.
After a selection process which will include assessments and interviews, successful candidates will be invited to take their place on a fully funded 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training course in the UK, Spain or United States, with courses starting this year.
Upon completion of the ATPL course, trainees will then be offered Type Rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft, before becoming a Jet2.com pilot.
As well as Skyborne Airline Academy, Jet2 is working with Leading Edge and FTE Jerez.
Jet2.com plans to put 60 pilots through Jet2FlightPath in the first year of the programme and then expand it to attract even more aspiring pilots in the coming years as the company continues to grow.
The UK’s third largest airline currently employs over 1,800 pilots and will operate a fleet of up to 135 aircraft this summer from 13 UK airport bases.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “The launch of this brand-new and fully funded pilot training programme is momentous news for Jet2.com and for aspiring pilots.
“We know that the cost of training is an obstacle to many people who dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot, so we are very proud to announce this groundbreaking programme which will help us make that dream become a reality for many, including those who may have thought that the opportunity was beyond their means.
“By opening this incredible opportunity up to so many people from so many backgrounds, we expect the programme to be extremely popular, so we look forward to receiving applications and helping many wonderful flying careers take off.”