British Airways to fund training costs of 60 prospective pilots 

British Airways to fund training costs of 60 prospective pilots 

Prospective pilots can apply for a place on a new British Airways scheme that will see the £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline. The national flag carrier’s Speedbird Pilot Academy programme will lift the previously prohibitive cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot for up to 60 successful candidates…

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GoJet Airlines announces new top-tier pay for pilots

GoJet Airlines announces new top-tier pay for pilots

GoJet has announced new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry. Effective immediately, First Officers will earn a starting rate of USD90.00 per hour, while Near Entry Captains (Pilots with 750+ hours of qualifying experience) and Direct Entry Captains will earn a starting rate of USD142.50 per hour.   Near and Direct Entry…

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British Airways Abandons Low-Cost Airline After Pilots Oppose Plan

British Airways Abandons Low-Cost Airline After Pilots Oppose Plan

British Airways has decided to abandon its plans for a new, low-cost subsidiary after failing to receive the necessary backing required from the pilot’s union. British Airways had planned to launch the new airline to operate out of London Gatwick – the second busiest airport in the UK in terms of both total passengers and…

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