airBaltic Expands Technical Academy Enrollment and Announces Open Day
Due to high demand, strong interest, and the successful launch of the new Technical Academy, the Latvian airline airBaltic has announced 25 additional places in the academy’s Mechanics Program, providing individuals with a pathway to start careers in aviation as certified aircraft technicians. This expanded intake reflects the growing appeal of airBaltic’s specialized training programs, with selected candidates set to begin training at the beginning of 2025 (the exact date will be specified).
Applications are open until 20 December 2024 and can be submitted here: technicalacademy@airbaltic.com or airBaltic People | Mechanics Program
The airBaltic Technical Academy Mechanics Program is a career advancement opportunity for individuals with technical skills who want to grow in aviation maintenance. This four-year program, conducted at airBaltic’s Technical Department in RIX Riga Airport, offers a unique work-and-learn model with a full salary. From day one, participants are employed by airBaltic, dedicating three years to becoming aircraft mechanics while working towards EASA Part-66 certification. They will also receive Airbus A220-300 type training and on-the-job practical experience. The program prepares high-quality aircraft maintenance technicians in either category B1 (mechanical) or B2 (electrical and electronic systems), culminating in certification as an airBaltic certifying circraft technician.
With facilities in Riga and Liepāja, the academy supports airBaltic’s goal of recruiting and training nearly 400 new aviation maintenance professionals by 2030. Offering three specialized programs, the Technical Academy provides free education, opportunities to combine work and study, and guaranteed employment in a highly skilled profession.
To support potential applicants and anyone interested in learning more about this career path, airBaltic invites to join the Technical Academy Mechanics Program Online Open Day on Wednesday, November 27, from 11:30 to 13:30 (Riga time).
Event Details and Highlights:
- In-depth Program Overview: Discover the Mechanics Program, focusing on hands-on training with Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
- Application Process and Training Stages: Learn about the application steps, training phases, and practical experiences.
- Career Opportunities: Explore roles and career progression for certified mechanics and technicians at airBaltic, as well as the benefits of joining the academy.
- Work Insights and Benefits: Understand the daily responsibilities, salary structure, and the comprehensive employee benefits airBaltic offers.
- Platform: MS Teams (please register to receive the event link: Event Registration Form)
- Note: The event will be conducted in Latvian.
Participants will also have the chance to engage in a Q&A session to ask questions and gain a complete view of their potential future in the aviation industry.
airBaltic operates more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline’s route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com