Stobart Air is recruiting for its 2020 captain training programme. It is seeking first officers (FOs) who will go on to be trained as captains, in order to meet the growing demand for pilots on the Stobart Air network.

The captain training programme consists of four phases including guided self-study, facilitated ground school, online flight assessments and training in an ATR flight simulator. First officers can expect to fly approximately 2,000 flight hours and transition towards command in the programme, the final exam to graduate as captain.

This creates a demand for skilled pilots and it’s imperative that we have a network of trained professionals to support this demand

“As a hub for domestic and international travel, airports in Ireland are servicing many of the world’s largest airlines, operating the most popular routes across Ireland, the UK and globally. This creates a demand for skilled pilots and it’s imperative that we have a network of trained professionals to support this demand and take up the jobs that will be created in Ireland’s aviation industry,” said director of flight operations at Stobart Air Donal Young.

Stobart Air operates over 1,000 flights weekly across 38 routes throughout Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Dublin, Donegal along with the UK, France and the Netherlands

As a captain, you have full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of Stobart Air flights and for the daily interactions between flight and cabin crew, ground staff, engineering and operations personnel and guests.

Stobart Air operates over 1,000 flights weekly across 38 routes throughout Ireland including Cork, Kerry, Dublin, Donegal along with the UK, France and the Netherlands.

The airline operates under the Aer Lingus regional brand as part of a franchise agreement with Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus and operates Flybe routes from London Southend, the Isle of Man, Belfast and Edinburgh.

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