Arik Air has significant plans for new aircraft deliveries in the coming years:
15 B737-800/900 (sounds like these will be on board by years end)
7 B787-900 (many years off)
B777-300ER (notice the A340-500 isn't mentioned? Or how many B777's?)
3 B747-800
3 CRJ900NG (this really means CRJ-1000, I believe)
4 Q400
Here's an advertisement for a CRJ-900 First Officer:
First Officer CRJ 900 Job - Arik Air
Arik Air
Ref: : 003 (Arik Air)
Location: Lagos - Nigeria
Pay: Pay details on application - Attractive Salary & Benefits Package - Rotation 8 Weeks on - 4 Weeks Off
Job Status: Permanent
Why join us?
Flying the Wings of Nigeria is not just another job. Projecting our plans far into the future, with a vision of bridging continents and nations across the world, we offer a whole range of career and lifestyle opportunities
We have a multi-national team, comprised of highly professional pilots, selected and trained by the best partners in the industry.
We have the youngest and the fastest growing fleet in Africa, maintained with precision and perfection by Lufthansa
For this year alone, our growth will reach an amazing 100%, but that is not all. To support medium and long-term expansion, Arik Air has significant plans for new aircraft deliveries in the coming years: 15 B737-800/900, 7 B787-900, B777-300ER, 3 B747-800, 3 CRJ900NG and 4 Q400.
Additionally Arik Air has secured 4 weekly slots at London Heathrow (T1), the operations between Lagos and London will commence by year end with 2 brand new A340-500.
If…
you want to join us in our noble mission in Africa,
you want to build your career in aviation,
you want to fly the future technology
you want to work 235 days per year
you want to enjoy 122 days of holidays
…Then Become an Arik Pilot
Total Flying Time – 500 hours on type