By TheCork.ie Reporter
20 new jobs are being created in aviation training in Cork.
The “Atlantic Flight Training Academy” – which is based next to Cork Airport –
has signed a contract with the national airline of Kazakhstan called
“Air Astana”.
The agreement will see significant groups of the airline’s cadets
arrive in Cork each year for the next 4 years, to complete 16 months
of airline pilot training.
Enterprise Ireland provided assistance during negotiations.
Allen Field, The Director of Operations with “Atlantic Flight Training
Academy” says it’s the first time pilots will be trained completely in Ireland
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