4 October 2024
Ireland’s Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), is to continue its partnership with ASL Airlines Ireland (ASLI). AFTA is now recruiting for the 2025 ASL Mentored Cadets.
The partnership between AFTA and ASLI began in 2023. This first cohort of cadets are on track to complete their training and join the airline as fully qualified pilots by early 2025.
Mark Casey, CEO of AFTA, said, “The ASL Mentored Cadet Programme not only provides aspiring pilots with the skills and knowledge they need but also ensures they are fully prepared to transition seamlessly into the airline.”
ASL Airlines Ireland’s Director of Flight Operations, Con Murphy, added, “This partnership is crucial in recruiting and training the next generation of pilots through the new ASL Mentored Cadet Programme. This prestigious training programme offers a unique opportunity for aspiring pilots to receive top-tier training and hands-on experience, ensuring they are fully prepared to join the ranks of our world-class team.”
The ASL Mentored Cadet Programme provides successful candidates with a conditional job offer with ASL Airlines Ireland before beginning their pilot training. The selected cadets will be trained using ASL’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), providing them with a distinct advantage when they transition to the airline. Although the training programme is self-sponsored, cadets will receive a fully-funded Type Rating, along with an industry competitive salary package.
The selection process is rigorous, said AFTA. Applicants will undergo an online aptitude test, an in-person interview and a simulator check. Previous flying experience is not a requirement. However, candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the aviation industry and a clear desire to work with ASL.
The application window for the next intake is open until 9 December 2024. The training course is scheduled to commence in February 2025 and will run for approximately 18 months, culminating in the cadets’ transition to ASL Airline Ireland for employment.
“Joining the ASL Mentored Cadet Programme at AFTA has been an incredible journey so far,” said Shane Hendy, one of the first cadets from the 2023 programme.
“The training is rigorous and challenging, but it’s also immensely rewarding, knowing that I’m being prepared to join ASL Airline Ireland as a pilot.”
For more information or to apply, please contact AFTA at [email protected]
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