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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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airBaltic expands its reach in Europe with new Captain roles and crew bases, enhancing its operations and offering exciting opportunities for aviation professionals.
airBaltic is actively recruiting Senior First Officers with a quick path to command on Airbus A220-300 aircraft. For professionals who are hired for either role and join airBaltic between September 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, the airline offers a sign-up bonus of EUR 15,000 gross for Captains and EUR 10,000 gross for Senior First Officers.
Additionally, as airBaltic expands its presence across the Baltic States, the airline is set to open new crew bases in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania, beginning November 1, 2024. For the upcoming summer season, temporary bases will also be established in Munich, Germany, Vienna, Austria, and Brussels, Belgium. Moreover, starting in January next year, airBaltic will introduce a salary increase and enhanced crew rosters, providing more days off for both pilots and cabin crew.
Pauls Cālītis, Chief Operations Officer of airBaltic: “As airBaltic continues to grow, we are pleased to announce a new vacancy –Captain on our Airbus A220-300 aircraft. As a Captain of an Airbus A220-300, you will lead operations aboard one of the most modern and youngest fleets in Europe. This role places you at the forefront of our commitment to safety, innovation, and exceptional service, ensuring a safe and enjoyable flying experience for our passengers. We invite all interested candidates to apply and come under our wing at one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe.”
“In line with our continuous efforts to ensure that our employees are well-compensated and maintain a work-life balance, we have recently announced the establishment of new crew bases, salary increases, and roster improvements for both, pilots and cabin crew,” added Cālītis.
airBaltic’s fleet is exclusively composed of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with the airline currently operating 48 of these planes. By 2030, airBaltic aims to expand its fleet to 100 A220-300s. This aircraft model provides passengers with an exceptional flying experience, offering benefits such as wider seats, larger windows, increased cabin luggage space, and enhanced overall performance and convenience for both passengers and crew.
airBaltic serves over 130 routes from its hubs in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally from Gran Canaria. These routes connect to a broad array of destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.
