Norse and OSM Aviation Academy launch cadet program

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Norse Atlantic Airways has partnered up with OSM Aviation Academy to launch a cadet program that will prepare the flight academy’s students for a future career with the new long-haul carrier.

Norse is set to take to the skies in the second quarter of 2022. The airline will be operating affordable flights between Europe and North America with a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Norse says the development of the cadet program will commence in close collaboration with OSM Aviation Academy once the airline is fully operational.

Norse’s Chief Culture Officer, Kristin Berthelsen, said: “Initiating a career path and mentorship program for our pilots as early as their initial stages of education and training aligns with our values of inclusive, ownership and kindness. We believe that taking ownership and including our future colleagues at an early stage will be a key effort in securing the talent of tomorrow.”

Hans Kyrre Hultgren, Managing Director at OSM Aviation Academy, said: “We are thrilled to launch this collaboration with Norse Atlantic Airways, a company that represents innovation and will create many new jobs in the aviation industry. We see our students as future colleagues, ensuring that they have the best career options after graduation. This partnership will motivate them even further to study diligently and work hard to pursue these opportunities and make a future for themselves.”

OSM Aviation Academy says it is aiming to offer carbon-neutral pilot education by 2025 and promotes inclusion and diversity in the aviation industry.

Norse’s CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen owns 73.5% of the academy through his company BTLCO.