Hungarian Wizz Air launches training programme for female pilots

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has launched a cadet programme to support the careers of female pilots. The training will last for 18 months. The cadets will be able to repay the tuition fees in equal instalments over six years after passing the pilot’s exam, the airline said on Wednesday.

She Can Fly pilot programme

With only 5 percent of pilots being female, Wizz Air is committed to breaking down gender stereotypes and promoting gender equality in this profession, too, the company said. The new cadet programme for women over 18 offers opportunities for those who want to become pilots on Wizz Air commercial flights, airportal.hu reports.

The She Can Fly pilot academy programme provides a unique, simple and financially rewarding opportunity for those who want to become pilots on the airline’s commercial flights. The training programme, which is open to applicants with no previous pilot experience, will run for 18 months and is run in partnership with Trener Flight Academy in Hungary.

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