September 14, 2023 -- As Jetstar Asia prepares to welcome additional aircraft and more than 200 new pilots and cabin crew, the airline has signed a new seven-year training partnership with Aviation Safety & Training (AST) to provide world-class training for the pipeline of new recruits.
As a Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) approved training organisation, AST provides Airbus A320 simulator training to pilots and access to the cabin emergency evacuation trainer (CEET) at the state-of-the-art aviation training centre at Changi Business Park.
Jetstar Asia CEO, Bara Pasupathi, said the agreement ensured the Singapore low-cost airline would have a strong training partner to support their growth plans as they look to increase their fleet, recruit more crew and expand their network.
“Since its inception in 2018, our training partnership with AST has been a strong collaboration, especially as we worked together to address the challenges over the last three years,” Mr. Barathan said.
“This is why we’re so pleased to extend this strong partnership as we look forward to collaborating once again during a period of exciting growth.”
At a glance
- Company
- Jetstar Asia
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Singapore
Key figures
- Training partnership term
- seven-year
- Pilots and cabin crew being recruited
- more than 200
- A320 aircraft expected to join the fleet
- two
People
- Bara PasupathiJetstar Asia CEO
- Geoffrey LuiJetstar Asia COO
- Peter Zhao Shi ShanAST General Manager
Products and programs
Jetstar Asia COO, Geoffrey Lui, added “AST’s integrated one-stop training facilities and the high standard of training offered means we can confidently and safely ramp up our operations and enhance the proficiencies of our crew.”
AST General Manager, Peter Zhao Shi Shan, thanked Jetstar Asia for engaging AST as its long-term training partner.
“We’ve enjoyed a special partnership with JSA and their support over the past few years has demonstrated the strength of this relationship,” Mr. Zhao said.
“The cooperation and trust established will enable both companies to build capabilities together for a strong future”.
Jetstar Asia recently confirmed two A320 aircraft will join the fleet by the year’s end, with more than 200 new pilots and cabin crew being recruited to join the airline in coming months.
About Jetstar Group
Jetstar first took to the skies in 2004 and has since flown more than 350 million customers across an extensive international and domestic network. The Jetstar Group is made up of Jetstar Airways (subsidiary of the Qantas Group) in Australia and New Zealand, Jetstar Asia in Singapore, and Jetstar Japan in Japan. A leading low-fares airline, Jetstar is committed to offering everyday low fares to enable more people to fly to more places, more often. As one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing airline brands, Jetstar was voted Best Low-Cost Airline in Asia Pacific in 2021 and was recognized for its excellent flight safety records and services when listed on the "2022 World's Top 10 LCC" released by Airline Ratings.
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Questions around this news
What does Jetstar Asia’s renewed training partnership with AST cover?
The seven-year agreement continues a collaboration that began in 2018. AST will provide Airbus A320 simulator training for pilots and access to a cabin emergency evacuation trainer for cabin crew at its aviation training centre in Changi Business Park. The release says the partnership is intended to support Jetstar Asia’s planned growth and recruitment.
What staffing and fleet changes did Jetstar Asia announce?
The airline said two A320 aircraft were expected to join its fleet by the end of 2023. It also planned to recruit more than 200 pilots and cabin crew in the coming months. The release linked the training agreement to plans to increase the fleet, add crew and expand the airline’s network.
What is a cabin emergency evacuation trainer?
A cabin emergency evacuation trainer is a training device used to practise procedures for getting passengers and crew out of an aircraft during an emergency. It can reproduce relevant cabin features so crew members can rehearse tasks such as giving instructions, managing exits and assisting passengers in a controlled setting.
How does simulator training help airline pilots?
A flight simulator recreates aircraft controls and operating conditions so pilots can practise procedures without flying an actual aircraft. Training can include routine operations as well as abnormal or emergency scenarios. Simulators allow instructors to pause, review and repeat exercises, helping pilots develop and maintain operational skills.
