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Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air to hire 700 pilots as it prepares to launch
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, plans to hire 700 pilots as it prepares to begin operations. The airline is primarily looking for pilots who have already received training on the Boeing 787-9 and 777 aircraft models.
According to officials, the hiring process will start in September 2023, while the formal induction of the formal induction of people in January 2024. Before its inauguration in 2025, the airline intends to hire about 700 pilots.
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The airline was set up by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. It placed a multibillion-dollar order in April 2023 for up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. A further 33 wide-body 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft may be purchased in addition to the 39 permitted aircraft.
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It wants to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in total to reach the country’s goal of serving 330 million passengers and bringing in 100 million tourists by 2030. In terms of value, this would rank as Boeing’s fifth-largest commercial order ever.
Candidates who are interested in a career with the exciting Saudi Arabian capital can apply online. The opportunity to live in a city that is undergoing remarkable development and become fully immersed in Arab culture is provided by Riyadh Air.
