Spirit Airlines Partners with CAE for New Pilot Pipeline Program

Spirit Airlines is partnering with CAE (NYSE: CAE) to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program with a goal to widen its pilot pipeline as it looks to hire more pilots.

Michael Wildes

Monday, October 24, 2022 at 05:18 PM ET

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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. [Courtesy: Spirit Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

Spirit Airlines is partnering with CAE to launch the "Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway" program aimed at expanding its pilot pipeline.
The program, hosted at CAE's Phoenix flight academy, offers accelerated training and a direct route for trainees to become Spirit Airlines pilots.
Candidates completing the CAE training and 500 flight hours can receive a conditional job offer and mentorship from Spirit personnel.
This initiative supports Spirit Airlines' rapid growth, including significant fleet expansion, and addresses the broader industry demand for pilots.

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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is partnering with CAE (NYSE: CAE) to launch the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program with a goal to widen its pilot pipeline as it looks to hire more pilots.

The program will be hosted at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, giving trainees a direct route to Spirit Airlines. CAE offers accelerated training at its academy and advertised a program that trains pilots from zero hours to airline readiness in as little as 56 weeks.