20 easyJet pilots are to join Virgin Atlantic on a three-year secondment to fly long-haul with the airline.
The exchange programme is due to start in November and will see the A320 type-rated crews joining the Virgin fleet on the A350 long haul widebody, giving them experience of a new type and of new style of operations.
Captain Bart Prudon, Director of Flight Operations for easyJet said: “We pride ourselves on the calibre of our pilots at easyJet, on our industry-leading training and commitment to career development, so we’re delighted to have partnered with Virgin Atlantic to enhance the opportunities flying with easyJet can offer.
“Operating a different aircraft type is a fantastic experience for any pilot and this partnership will offer global long-haul flying with the security of returning to easyJet. We know our highly skilled pilots will add great value to the Virgin Atlantic team.”
easyJet is still actively recruiting as part of its ‘Generation easyJet’ training pipeline, which aims to recruit 1,000 new pilots by 2027.
