Iberia announced the launch of the new edition of its cadet programme in association with the prestigious airline pilot school, FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe).
From today until 15 May, those interested in becoming pilots can submit their applications at www.ftejerez.com/iberia.php, where they will find details about the requirements and conditions of this programme, designed by Iberia with the purpose of identifying the most suitable candidates and providing them with financial support during their training.
“We are very pleased to be launching the fourth edition of this successful programme, with which we not only promote the piloting profession among young people, but also help them finance their training in very advantageous conditions so that they can develop their vocation,” said Rafael Jiménez-Hoyos, Production Director of Iberia.
Once they have completed their studies, Iberia is committed to making it easier for these cadets to enter the labour market, so that they can begin to pay back Iberia's contribution to their training.
To date, a total of 48 students have participated in the Iberia Cadets programme. Of these, Iberia has accepted 19 pilots from the first edition into its staff and next June 13 more pilots from the second edition will join the airline. In addition, 16 young pilots are currently training at FTEJerez, and will be joined by the eight new selected candidates in the last quarter of 2024.
Óscar Sordo, CEO of FTEJerez, said, “It is an honour for us that Iberia continues to trust FTEJerez to train its next generation of pilots. This new call for candidates not only recognises the success of the Iberia Cadets programme, launched for the first time in 2017, but also reflects the constant growth of the sector and the promising future of the industry.”
Through close collaboration between Iberia and FTEJerez, candidates are selected to participate in a training programme that will allow them to obtain the ATPL air transport license, with Iberia providing interest-free financing for approximately 50% of the cost. The airline also supervises the training of students, regularly assessing their performance and progress.
This year, Iberia hired more than 30 new pilots to handle the growth it is experiencing in all its markets, as well as to renew its workforce in this sector.
