Transavia selects first candidates for Airline Pilot Program
Transavia has selected the first twelve candidates for their airline pilot program from almost 500 applications. These candidates will be trained over the next 22 months to work as first officers at Transavia. In this way, the airline also ensures that it will have sufficient employees in the cockpit in the future.
Transavia has received almost 500 registrations after the launch of the airline pilot program. Twelve candidates have passed the strict selection procedure and will have the opportunity to obtain their Multi crew Pilot License (MPL) certificate. This license gives someone the authority to operate commercially as a co-pilot in a multi-pilot certified aircraft, such as the Boeing 737 ng.
The candidates
The twelve candidates will pursue their long-cherished dream in the coming months. This also applies to former ambulance nurse Niels (27). “It has always been a dream of mine from an early age to become a pilot. I thought my dream would remain just a dream, but this feels like a second chance.” says Niels. But candidate Levi (30), an actor and presenter in daily life, also says: “I have had the desire to fly since I was a little boy. I have been flying small planes for a number of years. It's great to be part of the first group to do the training.”
Training
“The training will take more than twenty months,” says Peter Smit, Vice President Flight Operations. “After successfully completing the training, Transavia offers the new copilots an employment contract. “We create a win-win situation for both Transavia and the candidates. We guarantee a continued supply of suitable pilots; the candidates can afford the training through our financial contribution. We are very much looking forward to the start of the program on April 1 and have full confidence in this new generation of pilots.”
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.