Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to recruit more than 400 pilots and cabin crew

United Arab Emirates-based low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi plans to expand its low-cost routes and increase its market share. To achieve that goal, the airline plans to recruit about 400 pilots and cabin crew this year, adding 400 to its current workforce.

According to recruitment data provider Glassdoor.com, the average monthly salary for pilots in Abu Dhabi is between Dh23,000 and Dh36,000 (plus incentives). This equates to $6200-9800. Meanwhile, flight attendants earn an average of Dh8,000 to Dh10,000 per month.

Known for its competitive entry prices, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has experienced significant growth, doubling in size by 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, the airline carried about 600,000 passengers, and the load factor on its flights has steadily increased.

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Johan Eidhagen, CEO and managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, announced that the company has already held one recruitment event for cabin crew and plans to hold another. In addition to cabin crew and pilots, the airline is also looking for ground operators for its Abu Dhabi hub.

In 2022, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will see a six-fold increase in passenger numbers to 1.2 million.This growth resulted in doubling the size of its fleet from four to nine A321-neo aircraft, the airline Now Fly from Abu Dhabi to 39 Destinations in 25 Countries.

In addition, the airline plans to start operations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and resume popular routes such as Larnaca, Santorini and Sokhag.

The ninth flight in March 2023 brings an additional 30,000 ultra-low-fare monthly seats.

According to Johan Eidhagen, CEO and managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the airline is mainly focused on opening up new destinations within five hours of Abu Dhabi, attracting new travelers to the franchise.

During the Ramadan and Eid holidays, the airline’s promotions (20% direct discount on select destinations) helped boost load factors.This reportedly enabled the airline to keep fares low, driving more than double-digit sales gulf news.

Regarding ongoing staff shortages and industrial strikes affecting the European market, Edhagen said the airline was not considering reducing capacity on the affected routes.