Patria and Qatar Airways Agreed on MPL Cadet Pilot Training

Patria and Qatar Airways signed an agreement for the training of Qatar Airways cadet pilots. Patria’s training will be based on the Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) programme with a duration of 18 months. The first intake of cadets, representing ten different nationalities, arrived in Finland and started their training at Patria´s bases in Finland and Spain.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome cadet pilots from Qatar Airways and launch MPL programme for the airline. This is a major step in our collaboration with Qatar Airways, the winner of numerous Skytrax awards and one of the most recognisable international airlines in the world. With Patria´s experienced staff, modern training aircraft and simulators, we will provide Qatar Airways cadet pilots a high-quality programme, which also includes a Bachelor´s Degree”, says Janne Räkköläinen Senior Vice President, Market Area World in Patria.

Qatar Airways Chief Flight Operations Officer, Captain Jassim Al Haroon: “At Qatar Airways we are dedicated to provide unrivalled training to our crew and this new Multi-Crew Pilot License programme with Patria is a testament to our commitment. Upon completion of the training programme, the cadet pilots will play a pivotal role towards the growth of Qatar Airways’ ?eet and will take a hands-on role at the World’s Best Airline.”