Saturday 16 / November / 2024
**media[312059]**Muscat: Oman Air will aim to ramp up its Omanisation percentage in 2016 from 2015, which will see the national carrier recruiting more Omani employees in the company in order to maintain the rate set by the government.
Oman Air’s “Shape and Size” programme will remain effective throughout 2016, supporting increased efficiency and ongoing cost reductions throughout the company.
In addition, Oman Air will increase the percentage of Omani citizens it employs from 62 per cent in 2015 to 63 per cent in 2016, in line with its commitment to the Sultanate’s policy of Omanisation.
Supporting enhanced employment opportunities in Oman will also be achieved through Oman Air’s continuing investment in the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises and support for national sustainability programs.
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“We launched ‘Shape and Size’ in 2014 and it was an effort to see if we were able, on top of our nationalisation programmes and efficiencies, to save additional money,” said Oman Air Chief, Paul Gregorowitsch, adding that the airline was able to save OMR2.5 million due to the programme.
Last year, Oman Air recruited 21 Omanis to join its Cadet Training Program. It involves them undergoing initial flight training at ENAC in Toulouse, France for 18 months. If they complete the training successfully, they undertake a type rating course, which will qualify them to become members of Oman Air’s flight crew. Meanwhile, pilot training and career development will also be enhanced following the opening of Oman Air’s own simulator building later.
