Finnair and Patria to offer training program for next generation of pilots

Finnair and Patria Pilot Training have signed an agreement for the training of new commercial pilots. According to the agreement, Patria will run a MPL training program (Multi-Crew Pilot License) for Finnair together with the Finnair Flight Academy. The first training course will begin at the end of this year, Patria aims to open annually three courses, each lasting 18 months. The first part of the course will take place in Patria’s new training center in Tampere-Pirkkala. Patria Pilot Training was previously based out of the Malmi airport. Those who pass the training course will receive a position from Finnair as an A320 copilot. No aviation experience is required from students to enroll into the program. Finnair Flight Academy will continue to run the Airbus type training at Vantaa.