AFTA, the Cork, Ireland-based professional pilot training organisation, today announced the placement of a dozen of its recent graduates as pilots with one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines. Hired by OSM Aviation Group on behalf of dynamic low-cost carrier Norwegian, the 12 new commercial pilots will shortly commence type rating training, to fly in one of the newest fleets in the world.
Norwegian flies more than 110 aircraft including Boeing 737-800s for its short-haul operations and Boeing 787 Dreamliners for its long-haul operations. With an average fleet age of just 3.6 years, it is one of the youngest and greenest fleets anywhere. Norwegian Air International received positive news regarding the proposed Cork to Boston and New York flights last week .
Captain Mark Casey, CEO and Head of Training at AFTA, said “We are delighted that OSM Aviation has selected our graduates on behalf of their prestigious client Norwegian. It is a testament to the high training standards that AFTA has achieved on behalf of its students and airline clients around the world.
Norwegian Air International’s support for AFTA and Irish flight school graduates through OSM is evidence of their commitment to creating highly skilled aviation industry jobs and supporting the Irish flight training industry. Aviation training, support services and route expansion out of Cork airport are vital growth ingredients for the local economy and I am delighted to see positive progress in this regard”.
With over 200 students currently in training, AFTA is a significant international provider of professional pilots. Its graduates qualify with the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) commercial licence, which permits them to fly for any European airline and is also recognised around the world.
OSM Aviation Group is a global crew management service company for the aviation industry, providing flight and cabin crew and ground staff for numerous airline companies.
For further information contact:
AFTA
Building 4500
Airport Business Park
Cork Airport
Co. Cork T12 NX7D
Ireland
www.afta.ie
[email protected]
+353 21 488 8737