Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the first carrier in the Middle East, and among the first in the world, to allow cadet pilots to complete their Base Training on an Boeing 787 Dreamliner under the supervision of an instructor as part of its Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) program.
Base Training flights are used to train cadet pilots on take-off and landings under the supervision of a qualified instructor. After this step, the cadet pilots will further progress their training on the most efficient and advanced wide-body aircraft in the market, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Launched in October 2020, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner MPL program was developed in collaboration with IATA and the GCAA and has been designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled pilots in the industry.
According to the statement, “To achieve the highest proficiency standards, the programme trains cadets to become fully qualified Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots through an accelerated and highly advanced curriculum that capitalizes on leading industry learning techniques and technology.”
The program provides pilots with structured training tailored to meet the requirements of the airline, its aircraft and operational environment. It includes theoretical knowledge and simulator training, as well as flight training with some of the most experienced instructors on this aircraft type.
Mr. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer at Etihad Airways, said that, “Etihad’s UAE national cadet pilots are the first to complete this significant milestone on one of the world’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner MPL programs.”
“This achievement is a testament to Etihad’s commitment to continuously invest and develop our UAE national talent by adopting training methodologies. Through this programme, Etihad’s cadet pilots will receive the most advanced training in commercial aviation as we prepare for our continued growth in 2023 and beyond,” Mr. Al Bulookia added.
