The sky's the limit for aspiring pilots, as Air New Zealand launches their Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship scheme.

The program is open to applications - and will fast-track the journey from becoming a commercial pilot from 24-36 months to approximately 14 months.

The airline's Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer, Captain David Morgan, says it's important they future-proof their pilot ranks.

"There's a global shortage of pilots, and that shortage has just continued to grow over time. Airlines are expanding, Air New Zealand will grow - and also, there's an aging pilot issue." 

LISTEN ABOVE

The sky's the limit for aspiring pilots, as Air New Zealand launches their Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship scheme.
The program is open to applications - and will fast-track the journey from becoming a commercial pilot from 24-36 months to approximately 14 months.
The airline's Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer, Captain David Morgan, says it's important they future-proof their pilot ranks.
"There's a global shortage of pilots, and that shortage has just continued to grow over time. Airlines are expanding, Air New Zealand will grow - and also, there's an aging pilot issue." 
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Captain David Morgan: Air NZ Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer on the airline launching a new pilot training program

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/acb89794-55c0-4bcb-a4c1-b18d00733acc/transcript