Aurigny has announced a new partnership with Norse Atlantic UK, aimed at establishing a distinctive career pathway for Aurigny First Officers.
Aurigny will become an official career partner, providing talented First Officers who begin their flying careers operating their ATR72-600 turboprops between Guernsey and destinations across the UK and Europe. After gaining the required experience, these pilots will have the opportunity to progress to flying Norse Atlantic’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Philip Smallwood (pictured), Chief Operating Officer at Aurigny, commented: “I am thrilled to be part of developing this exciting career pathway for Aurigny First Officers as well as future cadet entry pilots who are initially joining Aurigny and contribute to a vital service for our island community.
“As they continue to build their flying skills and gain the necessary experience, they will have the opportunity to progress to flying one of the world’s newest and most iconic jet aircraft. Ultimately, this makes Aurigny a more appealing long-term career choice for aspiring aviators.”
David Thomas, SVP Operations and Accountable Manager at Norse Atlantic UK, added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Aurigny to offer aspiring pilots an exciting pathway into the flight deck of our Boeing 787 Dreamliners through this program. At Norse Atlantic we are excited about creating real opportunities for talent to further develop aviation and our company. Aurigny is the perfect partner given its high standards of training and experience of short haul operations along with its frequent services to our base at London Gatwick.”
