Avion Express launches global drive to hire 250 pilots to support ACMI growth

Avion Express has launched a global recruitment campaign to fill 250 pilot positions for EASA‑ or ICAO‑licensed commercial pilots as it scales narrow‑body ACMI operations. The annual hiring push prioritizes Latin America to staff new regional operations and meet rising wet‑lease demand.

Discovered 2025-10-24T03:56:30.569003-07:00 | 2025-10-24T03:56:30.569003-07:00

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Avion Express's 250‑pilot hiring drive directly supports narrow‑body ACMI capacity expansion and follows the group's recent regional entries, including its commercial ACMI launch in Brazil and the build‑out of Avion Express Philippines.
The requirement for EASA/ICAO‑licensed crews highlights immediate operational staffing needs and pressure on pilot supply, reinforcing the relevance of large‑scale training initiatives such as the Air India–Airbus pilot training hub.
The recruitment aligns with broader ACMI market momentum and shifting market access that create demand for wet‑lease capacity — see industry expansion plans like GetJet's ACMI growth strategy and regulatory openings such as Russia permitting foreign ACMI operations.

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