Jetstar starts pilot training course
By Mustafa Shafawi | Posted: 17 December 2010 1441 hrs
SINGAPORE: Low fares carrier Jetstar has announced the launch of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme in Singapore.
For a start, it's looking to pick up to 30 Singaporeans or regional applicants for the 18-month programme, which starts in March next year.
Jetstar said candidates need not have flying experience but must meet its requirements for aptitude, quality and safety.
The carrier also plans to launch a six-month Advanced Cadet Programme in February, designed to help non-commercial pilots get their commercial flying licence.
There will be around 40 places available on this programme.
The training will be conducted in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.
Jetstar Asia chief executive officer Chong Phit Lian said these programmes would play a critical role in securing an additional source of trained pilots to support the carrier's growth aspirations, particularly in Asia over the next few years.
The programme is a result of a partnership between Jetstar and Oxford Aviation Academy.
In support of the new partnership, the academy is establishing a dedicated Ground Training Centre in Singapore.
Does anyone know if JQ are going to re-register their a/c in Singapore under the new entity?
If the senate enquiry puts an end to low hours in jet rpt then this is going to be a waste of time and money for singaporeans.
Think jetstar should just wait and see what happens with the enquiry before getting more young people to risk parting with their cash. But then again JQ take no risk so suppose they will just push on regardless such is their arrogance.
Pilots working on Aus registered aircraft should be paid Australian wages and be subject to australian immigration rules given that if there is an incident it will be casa and our government who take the flack.
With cadet applications due to open soon in both Aus and singas the time is nearly right to expose the cadet programme for what it is......
Seems JQ are well in bed with Oxford who both spoke highly of the success of cadet programs in their submissions to the senate enquiry. Petteford from Oxford makes a statement that they are successfully but poor t+cd will seriously affect the outcome. Does he know what JQ are planning to pay cadets or is he just blinded by the business income for Oxford? It is interesting that the success stories Petteford refers to in his senate submission (BA,, lufthansa etc.) are all funded by the airline!!!
More to follow
The Kelpie
Ps. I wonder if Oxford know that JQ are quietly talking to other training organizations about running the cadetship 'approved course' and their oz exclusivity days may be numbered!! Rumour has it anyway!