Oman Air expands its Omanisation programme
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Oman Air has taken on the mantle to adopt the Omanisation policy strongly.
Following the graduation of 10 Omani cadet pilots, the airline is now recruiting more candidates. The recent graduates trained at l’École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC).
A further 13 Omani candidates have now been enrolled at ENAC and are expected to graduate in 18 months’ time. Now the airline is recruiting further cadet pilot candidates, who will receive flight training and be considered for roles with Oman Air’s operational flight crews.
The cadet pilots will be offered support by the airline throughout their training at ENAC. They will receive financial assistance, as well as help with accommodation, insurance, fees and academic studies. In addition to recruiting cadet pilots, the airline is seeking applications from Ab Initio pilots – trainee pilots.
The number of Omani pilots employed by Oman Air has increased consistently over the last four years, as the airline experienced steady growth. In 2012, 212 of a total of 382 pilots were Omani. This increased to 224 out of 425 pilots in 2013, and 235 out of 517 pilots in 2014. The number of Omani pilots operating in Oman Air as end of March 2015 is 252, out of a total of 526.
With the onset in late 2014 of Oman Air’s current ambitious and rapid expansion programme, the airline’s fleet size has increased and is expected to stand at 50 aircraft by 2018. Continued expansion to 70 aircraft is expected by 2020.
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