Air Asia PH to hire 20+ new pilots

Air Asia Philippines is looking at hiring over 20 new pilots to beef up the airline company’s flying force of 254 captains and first officers.

A company representative told the Inquirer on Tuesday that they plan to fill in 20 pilot positions in the first batch, with plans to hire more in the future.

“Opportunities for pilots have been limited over recent times, especially given the challenges the airline industry has faced during the pandemic,” AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer Ricky Isla said in a separate statement on the same day.“However, we maintain a positive outlook for the future, and now that travel demand is booming once again, we are dedicated to creating avenues of opportunity for individuals passionate about aviation,” Isla said.The company held a one-day mass pilot recruitment on Tuesday at the AirAsia Philippines’ headquarters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

Further, Isla highlighted the significant order book of over 300 aircraft deliveries until 2035 under the AirAsia Aviation Group as sound reasons for the hiring of more pilots.

Today, the company employs 138 captains and 116 first officers.

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As part of the World Pilots Day celebration last April 26, the company also released a statement recognizing pilots as the unsung heroes of the aviation industry, citing that these people bring millions of guests safely to their destinations every day.

And with the incoming Labor Day celebrations, the company expressed its commitment to honor its more than 2,000 employees—to whom it refers as “All stars”—for their contributions to ensuring flight safety. INQ