The new industry-aligned initiative is designed to shape the next generation of pilots through structured mentorship
The new industry-aligned initiative is designed to shape the next generation of pilots through structured mentorship and advanced airline-centric development. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the region’s aviation talent-development landscape, bridging world-class pilot training with direct airline mentorship.
At the end of the programme, cadets will undergo a joint final assessment conducted by IAA and SolitAir. SolitAir may select top-performing cadets for advanced airline-specific training or future employment opportunities including potential support for simulator sessions, base training, and type-rating pathways in cooperation with IAA’s training partners.
Professional guidance
Under this partnership SolitAir will choose pilots from the IAA academies enrolled in the EASA & GCAA ICAO ATPL integrated programme. Throughout their training journey, SolitAir will engage closely with the students, providing mentorship, professional guidance and tailored insights into airline expectations.
“By engaging cadets early, guiding their development and sharing real airline insights, we are shaping talent ready not just to fly, but to thrive in a rapidly evolving aviation industry. We are proud to stand with IAA in setting a new benchmark for pilot development in the region,” asserted Hamdi Osman, Founder-CEO, SolitAir.
Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, CEO, Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and Chairman, IAA Global, noted that this partnership reflected a shared commitment to shaping aviation’s future through quality mentorship and airline-driven training pathways from the ground school.
