Saint Vincent College is proud to introduce its groundbreaking Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management – Professional Pilot program. This unique initiative, developed in collaboration with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy, seamlessly integrates a pilot's license, an associate's degree from CCBC and a bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent within a four-year timeframe.
Japan Airlines named its first female President today, a former cabin attendant who rose through the ranks to senior management, taking a deeply symbolic step in a country struggling to close a vast gender gap at work.
Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience maintains a steady course.
The Lufthansa Group plans to hire around 13,000 new employees for a wide range of professions in 2024. New colleagues for the cockpit and cabin, technicians and new colleagues in IT are particularly sought after. However, jobs are also being advertised in other areas, such as ground staff at the Lufthansa hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. It is planned to recruit more than 3,500 people in the cabin and around 1,000 for the cockpit. In addition, around 2,000 technicians, roughly 800 trainees and approximately 900 IT experts are to join the Lufthansa Group.
Tom Stokely, co-founder of OnlyFans, has recently embarked on a new venture as an executive in the airline industry. After selling the popular subscription-based platform, Stokely has maintained a discreet presence until his recent appointment as a director at Global Airlines, a British aviation startup.
Delta has been ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list for the eighth year, as No. 13 on the list and the only airline. Glassdoor rankings are based on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on their daily jobs, benefits, interview experience and work environment to determine the top 100 U.S. large companies.
Lucy Robbins has been appointed as the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s new Director of People and Culture. Lucy joins the aviation and aerospace regulator from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and will start her role on 29 April 2024.
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto (44, MSc. Tech) as CEO of Finnair and he will start in this role on 11 July 2024 at the latest. Kuusisto joins Finnair from Posti Group Corporation, where he has served as the CEO since 2020. Prior to his CEO role in Posti Group Corporation, Kuusisto served in senior leadership positions in Posti Group Corporation and in Lindorff Group.
Odyssey Aviation U.S. (“Odyssey”) today announced it expanded its management team, with aviation veteran Doug Crowther joining the firm as President. In addition, highly-tenured aviation executive Ken Allison was named CEO, and will focus on the strategic initiatives of the Fix Based Operators (FBO) network.
Aircare International is now offering a new training program for commercial flight attendants who are looking to expand their careers into corporate aviation.
Rudy R. Miller has awarded his first independent aviation scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Aviation, Prescott, AZ, student Rachel Supergan. Ms. Supergan is a senior pursuing her bachelor degree in Air Traffic Management, with a minor in Advanced Meteorology, and anticipates graduating May 2024.
Mr. Costin Lordache is the new CEO of Romania's airline TAROM, according to an official statement from the company.
AJW Capital, a key player in aviation asset management, part of the AJW Group, is proud to announce the appointment of Erlendur Svavarsson as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Jetstar Asia has announced John Simeone will become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore low-cost carrier. After nearly 12 years as Jetstar Asia’s Chief Executive Officer, Barathan Pasupathi will step down from the role to pursue other opportunities, effective 1 March 2024.
JetBlue Airways today announced that Joanna Geraghty, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Robin Hayes as chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2024. Hayes will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors until that time, at which point Geraghty will join the Board. Hayes will serve as a strategic advisor to the company over the coming months.
