Jet2 expansion helps former RAF pilots
14.03.11
Leeds Bradford Airport based Jet2 has pledged to help redundant RAF fliers find work in the commercial sector, the Telegraph & Argus reports. The budget airline is looking to increase its pilot numbers by 17 percent this year to more than 350 by taking on 140 extra as part of a major expansion programme.
Jet2 already employs 50 ex-servicemen and women at its UK bases. RAF pilots seeking to switch to commercial flying careers have been briefed about their options at an event held by Jet2 at Leeds Bradford Airport. The briefing was held following the announcement of thousands of potential RAF redundancies due to the Government’s defence cuts.
Jet2 managing director Ian Doubtfire and human resources director Richard Chambers talked to the group about the airline’s operations, its staff selection process and job opportunities. Mr Doubtfire, said: ‘It was fantastic to meet so many brave service pilots. With the news of potentially huge redundancies in the armed forces over the coming years, it’s a tough time for many of them – but there are options. I look forward to welcoming more ex-service men and women to the friendly team at Jet2.com in the near future.’
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