Oman Air, the national carrier of the country, is recruiting more candidates from within the Sultanate following the graduation of 10 Omani cadet pilots in March.

The recent graduates trained at l’École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), the prestigious flying school based in Toulouse, France.

A further 13 Omani candidates have now been enrolled at ENAC and are expected to graduate in 18 months’ time.

Oman Air is further recruiting cadet pilot candidates, who will receive flight training and be considered for roles with Oman Air’s operational flight crews.

Each of the cadet pilots will be carefully selected according to their cognitive skills and ability to multi-task, before undertaking an intensive programme of instruction.

The cadet pilots will be offered support by Oman Air throughout their training at ENAC. They will receive financial assistance, as well as help with accommodation, insurance, fees and academic studies. Oman Air will also take an ongoing interest in the cadet pilots’ progress and will receive regular updates on their achievements, the airline said in a statement.

In addition to recruiting cadet pilots, Oman Air is seeking applications from Ab Initio pilots – trainee pilots who are self-sponsored. Successful applicants are likely to be enrolled as Second Officers on a type rating course in one of the Oman Air’s narrow-body aircraft, depending on company requirements.

Captain Moosa Al Shidhani, Oman Air’s acting chief officer Flight Operations, said: “As the national carrier of Oman, Oman Air is committed to ensuring that as many Omani citizens as possible have the opportunity to develop successful careers with us.”

“We are therefore delighted to see these 10 ambitious and dedicated cadet pilots graduate from ENAC, from where they will go on to train with our own flight crews. Our congratulations go to each of them and we look forward to their joining the Oman Air team,” he said.

Applicants wishing to be considered for positions as cadet pilots should be Omani citizens aged between 17 and 26 years. They should have attained high grades in English, Mathematics and Physics at secondary school. Diploma and university/college graduates should have achieved qualifications within a science stream. In addition, before being selected each candidate will be required to pass a range of medical and psychometric tests, said the statement.

Applicants for Ab Initio pilot positions are also required to be Omani citizens and must pass a predetermined assessment process set out by an appointed Flight Training Organisation. They must pass a range of medical and psychometric tests, and should be under 36 years of age. Good academic grades should have been achieved, including a high level of proficiency in English, Physics and Mathematics. Recognised professional qualifications should be held by candidates, who will also have a minimum of 200 hours flying time, including 100 hours of solo flying, the airline said.

Full details of the requirements for both positions can be obtained by contacting Oman Air’s head office. – TradeArabia News Service