Company Information
Last Recruitment Commenced: Ongoing 2018
Currently Recruiting: Yes
Previously Recruited Low Hour Pilots: Yes, cadet + direct
Trend: Positive airBaltic is based in Riga, Lativa and was founded in 1995. It is primarily owned by the Latvian state, They offer scheduled and charter services across Europe.
airBaltic is a regional airline taking the best practices both from traditional network airlines and ultra-low cost carriers. We offer passengers economy as well as full business class service. Our main priorities are safety, punctuality and service.
airBaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 80.05% of the stock, while Lars Thuesen holds around 20% through his fully-owned Aircraft Leasing 1 SIA.
airBaltic serves over 60 destinations from its home base in Riga, Latvia. From every one of these locations, airBaltic offers convenient connections via Riga to its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, the CIS and the Middle East. In addition, airBaltic also offers direct flights from Tallinn and Vilnius.
airBaltic has established close co-operation with airlines that enhance airBaltic’s well-balanced network of West-bound and East-bound destinations. The flights are operated in codeshare with in approximately 20 partners to supplement the network and provide even larger variety of destinations for travellers from Riga. airBaltic’s business model is based on both point-to-point service and transfer traffic. airBaltic also provides air cargo transportation services.
airBaltic was the first airline in the world to introduce the brand new Bombardier CS300 aircraft. As of right now the airBaltic fleet consists of in total 31 aircraft – Bombardier CS300, Boeing 737-500, Boeing 737-300 and Bombardier Q400 NextGen.
Pilot Bases:
- Riga
Current Fleet:
- 5 x Boeing 737-500
- 6 x Boeing 737-300
- 12 x Dash 8 Q400
- 9 x Bombardier CS300
Aircraft On Order:
- 41 x further Bombardier C Series, CS300 taking their fleet size to 50 with a further 30 options. Air Baltic was the launch customer. By 2022 the fleet is planned to be one type – CS300, all other aircraft will have been retired.
Destinations:
Around 60 across Europe and the Middle East.
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Additional Company Info:
Riga International Airport, Tehnikas 3, Mārupe, Mārupes novads, LV-1053
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS)
Current Recruitment:
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