Spirit Airlines and CAE Launch New Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway Program for Aspiring Commercial Pilots

Spirit Airlines and CAE announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program that aims to expand the carrier’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. The program, located at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, will put graduates on the fast track to a successful career as a Spirit Pilot.

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Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway is designed to mentor future Spirit First Officers as they progress through their path to the flight deck. Candidates may apply for the program upon successful completion of their flight training at CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy and achieving approximately 500 hours of total flight time.

If successful in Spirit’s interview process, they will receive a Conditional Offer of Employment (COE), a Spirit Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and will be mentored as they work toward completing the minimum hours required for an ATP certificate.

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Ryan Rodosta, Senior Director of Flight Operations and System Chief Pilot for Spirit Airlines, said, “CAE is a wonderful partner for us because of their focus to safety and operational performance, as well as their dedication to creating solutions for student training needs. “At Spirit, we understand that an airline’s pilots are its core. We fly to top-tier locations, and our fleet is among the newest and most fuel-efficient in the business. We’re expanding quickly and offering fantastic prospects for career advancement.”

Spirit is expanding rapidly with new stations starting operations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Spirit also plans to accept 24 brand new planes in 2022, bringing its fleet total to 197 aircraft, and 33 more new planes are planned for delivery in 2023. The airline’s growth provides First Officers with opportunities to quickly upgrade to Captain and fly some of the newest aircraft in the industry. Spirit’s Pilots also receive great training and enjoy some of the best quality of life for themselves and their families.