Almost 3,000 pilots apply for 100 Aer Lingus jobs
Thousands of pilots from around Europe, many from troubled carriers such as Monarch Airlines and Air Berlin, have applied for 100 jobs at Aer Lingus. The airline announced several weeks ago that it intends to hire 200 pilots over the next 3 years; it advertised the first 100 positions in October, and by the closing date, Tuesday this week, almost 3,000 experienced pilots are understood to have applied. Like Aer Lingus, Monarch used Airbus aircraft, which means that the British airline’s pilots will need less training if they join the join the carrier. Aer Lingus is also thought to have received applications from pilots at Ryanair, which is in pay talks with its employee representative committees. Aer Lingus is recruiting the pilots as it continues to expand its European and transatlantic networks. <br/>
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Almost 3,000 pilots apply for 100 Aer Lingus jobs
Thousands of pilots from around Europe, many from troubled carriers such as Monarch Airlines and Air Berlin, have applied for 100 jobs at Aer Lingus. The airline announced several weeks ago that it intends to hire 200 pilots over the next 3 years; it advertised the first 100 positions in October, and by the closing date, Tuesday this week, almost 3,000 experienced pilots are understood to have applied. Like Aer Lingus, Monarch used Airbus aircraft, which means that the British airline’s pilots will need less training if they join the join the carrier. Aer Lingus is also thought to have received applications from pilots at Ryanair, which is in pay talks with its employee representative committees. Aer Lingus is recruiting the pilots as it continues to expand its European and transatlantic networks. <br/>
