UAE air taxi pilots: Archer Aviation, Etihad Training to recruit, train personnel

UAE air taxi pilots: Archer Aviation, Etihad Training to recruit, train personnel

Dubai: Thinking of a career as a pilot? How about as one for an air taxi?

US-based Archer Aviation, which specializes in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, has tied up with Etihad Training to recruit and train potential pilots. Once done, these pilots will be able to man the Archer’s Midnight aircraft on the planned air taxi services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

“Training a fleet of pilots to operate our aircraft is a critically important part of our efforts to establish a thriving urban air mobility network in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE,” said Nikhil Goel, Archer’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Etihad Training is the premier organization to partner with on this front.”

Archer's plan is to deliver a Midnight aircraft simulator to be housed and staffed by Etihad Training at its training center in Abu Dhabi. This will help with developing pilot training competencies, as well as help with the required regulatory certifications.

Etihad Training will provide the local guidance as they 'further engage with the GCAA (the UAE aviation regulator) and other local authorities to establish appropriate pilot training requirements in the UAE'. 

UAE air taxi pilots: Archer Aviation, Etihad Training to recruit, train personnel