The Sky’s the Limit: Launching the Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship
WEBWIRE â Friday, June 14, 2024
New accelerated pathway to becoming a pilot for AirNewZealand30 Kiwis to be selected for cadetship and will commence training from September 2024Expression of Interest launched to identify New Zealand-based flight training organisations that can deliver the cadetship long-term in AotearoaMangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship
The skys the limit for aspiring Kiwi aviators with the launch of AirNewZealands first-ever MangÅpare Pilot Cadetship. Designed to inspire more individuals to pursue a career as a pilot by reducing financial barriers, this cadetship complements existing pilot pathways, ensuring we can continue to meet future demand and avoid possible pilot shortages.
Launching and open for applications, the MangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship is an all-inclusive training programme that accelerates the journey to becoming a commercial pilot from the typical 24-36 months to approximately 14 months.
With an initial commitment of 30 pilots, successfully selected cadets will commence training in small cohorts from September 2024, with the majority of costs, including training and living expenses, funded by AirNewZealand(subject to conditions).
To quickly establish the cadetship, cadets will initially train overseas using existing capacity while AirNewZealand conducts a procurement process to identify a long-term domestic training provider.
Cadets will be predominantly based in Arizona, where they will learn to fly single and multi-engine planes. They will then travel to Dubai to complete simulator sessions, becoming type-rated to fly ATR72-600 aircraft. Once qualified, successful cadets will have a pathway to employment as an AirNewZealand pilot.
AirNewZealand Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer Captain David Morgan says looking at both short and longer-term solutions to training pilots is crucial to ensure the airline can meet future travel demand.
Thats why AirNewZealand is taking this proactive step to fund the majority of the training costs for 30 cadets. The programme not only opens the door for individuals from all backgrounds to consider a career as a pilot but also provides an expedited training pathway.
We also know airlines around the world are already having to ground aircraft and cancel flights due to a lack of pilots. While these shortages have yet to impact AirNewZealand, we could see this change quickly if we arent proactive now.
In New Zealand, air travel is crucial in connecting Kiwis with each other and the world, as well as transporting high-value goods that contribute to our economy. We play an important role in ensuring we have the pilots needed to keep our aircraft flying.
Applications for the MangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship are open now until 8 July. Full details, including the eligibility criteria, can be found on our website.
Expression of Interest forMangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship Training Provider
AirNewZealand is also launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) to find a training organisation in New Zealand to deliver a fully integrated airline pilot training cadetship, fully aligned with AirNewZealand turboprop aircraft operations.
Captain Morgan explains that the aviation industry in New Zealand currently operates a traditional pilot training system where, pilots are recruited once they have gained the requisite after graduating from flight training providers and then become type-rated before a four-month period of training with AirNewZealand. While it has served the industry well, adaptation is now needed to ensure that New Zealand has the supply of high-quality pilots it needs for a successful airline industry in the future.
The future success of the MangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship will rely on the pilot training sector working together in a way that it hasnt done before to build and delivera cadetship thatmeans more pilots can be trained, faster, and ensure that we can meet the travel and export demands of Kiwis in the future.
We want to work with training organisations that can providea programme thathelps cadets develop the technical skills and knowledge they need to join the airline as future leaders, ready to fly our turboprop aircraft.
Through the EOI process, AirNewZealand aims to find a training provider that can deliver a fully immersive experience for cadets, fast-tracking their pilot training. This cadetship is designed to supplement the existing pilot recruitment programme and AirNewZealand will also continue to recruit pilots who come through traditional pathways.
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Applications for the AirNewZealand MangÅpare Pilot Cadetship are open until 8 July 2024.
Full details, including eligibility requirements, assessment and selection process and cadetship outline can all be found on theMangÅpare AirNewZealand Pilot Cadetship website.
The AirNewZealand MangÅpare Pilot Cadetship is only open to New Zealand citizens
Those interested in learning more about the Expression of Interest will need to register as a new supplier here
About AirNewZealand
AirNewZealands story started in 1940, first taking to the skies between Auckland and Sydney on a flying boat – a Short S30. Known for its warm Kiwi hospitality, today, the airline has 104 operating aircraft ranging from Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A320s to ATRs and Q300s, offering customers comfort in the latest most efficient jets and turboprops. Its a modern fuel-efficient fleet with an average age of 7.3 years.AirNewZealands global network of passenger and cargo services centres around New Zealand. Pre-Covid, the airline flew more than 17 million passengers every year, with 3,400 flights per week. AirNewZealand was recently named the Worlds Safest Airline by the Australian rating service AirlineRatings.com, highlighting the airlines laser-focus on safety. Last year, AirNewZealand won Best Corporate Reputation in New Zealand 8th year in a row.
AirNewZealand has a well-connected domestic business, connecting customers and cargo to 20 different regions around New Zealand. Internationally, the airline has direct flights to major cities across Australia, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the US, and through its strong relationships with alliance partners, offers customers more choice and convenience to connect further afield to hundreds of destinations. AirNewZealand has a particular focus on sustainability and its Sustainability Framework⯠helps guide the airlines efforts in tackling some of New Zealands and the worlds most complex challenges. AirNewZealand aircraft are proudly identified by its distinct tail livery of the MangÅpare, the MÄorisymbolof the hammerhead shark which represents strength, tenacity, and resilience.
About Star Alliance
AirNewZealand is proud to be a member of Star Alliance. The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, AirNewZealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI and United. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 18,500 daily flights to 1,321 airports in 193 countries.
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