Monday, August 19, 2024 In its continued efforts to broaden its operational reach, airBaltic , a premier airline in the Baltics, is excited to unveil an open position for a Captain to pilot the Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The airline is also offering a lucrative sign-up bonus for new team members. Furthermore, airBaltic is actively seeking Senior First Officers with opportunities for rapid advancement to command positions on the Airbus A220-300.
Eligible professionals who join airBaltic from September 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, will receive a sign-up bonus—EUR 15,000 gross for Captains and EUR 10,000 gross for Senior First Officers. Additionally, in line with its growth strategy in the Baltic region, airBaltic is set to open new crew bases in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania, beginning November 1, 2024. For the forthcoming summer season, the airline will also establish temporary crew stations in Munich, Germany, Vienna, Austria, and Brussels, Belgium.
Furthermore, starting in January of the following year, airBaltic plans to enhance the compensation packages and scheduling flexibility for both pilots and cabin crew, including more days off. Pauls Cālītis , Chief Operations Officer of airBaltic: “As airBaltic continues to grow, we are pleased to announce a new vacancy –Captain on our Airbus A220-300 aircraft. As a Captain of an Airbus A220-300 , you will lead operations aboard one of the most modern and youngest fleets in Europe.
This role places you at the forefront of our commitment to safety, innovation, and exceptional service, ensuring a safe and enjoyable flying experience for our passengers. We invite all interested candidates to apply and come under our wing at one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe.” “In line with our continuous efforts to ensure that our employees are well-compensated and maintain a work-life balance, we have recently announced the establishment of new crew bases, salary increases, and roster improvements for both, pilots and cabin crew,” added Cālītis .
The airBaltic fleet is exclusively composed of Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with the airline currently managing 48 of these models. By 2030, airBaltic aims to expand its fleet to include 100 Airbus A220-300s. This aircraft type is renowned for enhancing the passenger experience by providing wider seats, larger windows, increased overhead storage space, and improved overall efficiency and comfort for both travelers and crew.
From its hubs in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and seasonally from Gran Canaria, airBaltic serves over 130 routes. The airline facilitates a broad array of connections throughout its extensive network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region..
