More pilots to get Oman Air wings
After 10 Omani cadet pilots who graduated in March, Oman Air is now recruiting more candidates from within Oman
Staff Reporter MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, is looking for more Omani candidates to fly its fleet.
“As Oman Air continues its ambitious fleet and network expansion programme, we are also pleased to be recruiting more candidates. As a result, more Omani citizens than ever before will fly our aircraft to destinations around the world,” Oman Air’s Captain Moosa Al Shidhani, Acting Chief Officer – Flight Operations, said in a statement issued while congratulating new 10 recruits.
Following 10 Omani cadet pilots graduating in March, Oman Air is now recruiting more candidates from within the Sultanate, according to a statement by the airline.
The recent graduates trained at l’École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), the prestigious flying school based in Toulouse, France. They were personally congratulated on behalf of Oman Air by Captain Moosa Al Shidhani.
“A further 13 Omani candidates have now been enrolled at ENAC and are expected to graduate in 18 months’ time. Now Oman Air is recruiting further cadet pilot candidates, who will receive flight training and be considered for roles with Oman Air’s operational flight crews,” the statement said.
Each of the cadet pilots will be carefully selected, according to their cognitive skills and ability to multi-task, before undertaking an intensive programme of instruction. The cadet pilots will be offered support by Oman Air throughout their training at ENAC. They will receive financial assistance, as well as help with accommodation, insurance, fees and academic studies.
In addition to recruiting cadet pilots, Oman Air is seeking applications from ab initio pilots – trainee pilots who are selfsponsored. Successful applicants are likely to be enrolled as Second Officers on a type rating course in one of the Oman Air’s narrowbody aircraft, depending on company requirements.
“As the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air is committed to ensuring that as many Omani citizens as possible have the opportunity to develop successful careers with us,” the official said.
Applicants wishing to be considered for positions as cadet pilots should be Omani citizens aged between 17 and 26 years.
They should have attained high grades in English, Mathematics and Physics at secondary school. Diploma and university/college graduates should have achieved qualifications within a science stream. In addition, before being selected, each candidate will be required to pass a range of medical and psychometric tests.
Applicants for ab initio pilot positions are also required to be Omani citizens and must pass a predetermined assessment process set out by an appointed Flight Training Organisation.
They must pass a range of medical and psychometric tests, and should be under 36 years of age. They should have achieved good academic grades, including a high level of proficiency in English, Physics and Mathematics. Recognised professional qualifications should be held by candidates, who will also have a minimum of 200 hours of flying time, including 100 hours of solo flying.
Oman Air is emphasising on its plans to adhere to the Government of Oman’s policy of Omanisation. This emphasises the importance of developing employment and career development opportunities for Omani citizens. Currently, around 60 per cent of Oman Air’s global workforce comprises Omani citizens .