Jetstar Launches Cadet Pilot Program in Singapore

Jetstar has begun recruitment in Singapore for its Jetstar Cadet Pilot Training program with the aim of attracting top aviation potential in Singapore to a career with Jetstar and its expanding Pan Asian operations.

These new structured schemes have been developed in partnership with the Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and include the Jetstar Cadet Pilot Training Program and the Advanced Cadet Program.

Oxford Aviation Academy has worked with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore to plan and accredit both programs in Singapore and with Jetstar is now commencing the recruitment process and accepting applications for both schemes.

The Jetstar Cadet Pilot Training Program is an 18 month program. The program will initially seek up to 30 Singaporean or residents in the region to join the program in 2011 with selection taking place in January and the course starting in March next year. Suitable candidates may have limited or no flying experience, however they must meet Jetstar’s requirements for aptitude, quality and safety to enter.

The Advanced Cadet Program is a six month program that will be launched in February 2011. It is designed to assist non-commercial pilots transitioning to commercial flying. Jetstar and OAA will be looking to attract experienced pilots who can undertake the course to obtain their ATPL and be qualified as a commercial pilot. There will be around 40 places available on this program.

Both programs will offer successful applicants a career development path into Jetstar as an Airbus A320 Pilot on completion. The training for these programs will be split between Singapore, OAA’s Australia training facility in Melbourne and OAA’s type training centre in Hong Kong.

In support of this new partnership, OAA is establishing a dedicated Ground Training Centre in Singapore for all CAAS approved ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Training recognising Singapore as a hub of excellence for aviation training in the future.

Jetstar Asia Chief Executive Officer Ms Chong Phit Lian said both programs were designed to provide fantastic new pilot career opportunities for Singaporeans and to support the growth of the Jetstar network in Asia.

“These programs will play a critical role in securing an additional source of high quality, experienced and well trained pilots to support our growth aspirations, particularly in Asia over the next few years,” Ms Chong said. “Working with a world leader in aviation education in Oxford Aviation Academy we will be able to give people fantastic new opportunities at skilled aviation careers, further building on our aspirations to build a centre of excellence for Jetstar here in Singapore.”

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