‘An unique opportunity’… Aer Lingus is on the lookout for more female pilots

Fancy being a pilot?

Aer Lingus announced today that it is making a huge effort to attract more female applicants to its Future Pilot Programme. The airline has always had a strong track record in supporting female pilots, and furthermore, it was the first airline in Europe to employ a female pilot, Gráinne Cronin. Currently, Aer Lingus employs twice as many female pilots when compared with the international airline industry average... but now it wants more.

Speaking at the announcement, Mike Rutter, Aer Lingus Chief Operating Officer said:

“This is a unique opportunity for aspiring pilots. At Aer Lingus, we are extremely proud of our rich heritage in training programmes specifically geared towards first-time pilots and we are one of very few airlines globally who provide this degree of support. It’s an exciting time to join Aer Lingus as we remain committed to growing the network which creates attractive opportunities for our pilots.

“We are looking for candidates from diverse backgrounds; strong team players who demonstrate leadership skills who will ultimately join us in delivering the 4 Star guest experience that positions Aer Lingus as a leading value carrier worldwide.”

Successful candidates will take part in a 14-month training programme, which will be fully sponsored and fully mentored. If you fancy putting yourself up for it, you are invited to apply online via the Aer Lingus careers website here. The closing date for applications is 5pm, Sunday  May 13 2018. Good luck!