Wheels Up, MAG Aerospace Launch Pilot Recruitment Partnership

Wheels Up is partnering with MAG Aerospace, a Virginia-based military contracting company, as it looks to boost its pilot recruitment efforts.

Michael Wildes

Friday, November 18, 2022 at 05:20 PM ET

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Wheels Up said the PDP offers Wheels Up and MAG employees an opportunity to broaden their skill set while still being able to contribute to the aviation industry. [Courtesy: Wheels Up]

Key Takeaways:

Wheels Up is partnering with MAG Aerospace, a military contracting company, to boost its pilot recruitment efforts through a new Pathway Development Program (PDP).
The PDP creates a shared talent pipeline, enabling current and former MAG pilots to transition to employment with Wheels Up.
The program offers pilots career flexibility, including leaves of absence for MAG tours, and supports veterans, as over 70% of MAG's workforce has a military background.

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Wheels Up (NYSE: UP) is partnering with MAG Aerospace, a Virginia-based military contracting company, as it looks to boost its pilot recruitment efforts.

The on-demand private aviation company said this Pathway Development Program would allow current and former MAG pilots to move their employment to Wheels Up. Additionally, former MAG pilots who work for Wheels Up can take leaves of absence to complete MAG tours. Wheels Up said the shared pipeline would be beneficial to both organizations.