Bamboo Airways has signed a three-year cooperation agreement with BAA Training Vietnam for training initial cadets for MPL program. The MPL program is the first of its kind in Vietnam, in which Bamboo Airways plans to train approximately 100 student pilots within three years from 2023 to 2025.
Vytautas Jankauskas, CEO at BAA Training Vietnam, said: “Both BAA Training and Bamboo Airways share the same values. They ensure initial cadets get high-quality, comprehensive training complying with the industry regulatory requirements, where aviation safety practices play a fundamental role. Our collaboration with Bamboo Airways allows us to combine our efforts and introduce a new MPL training program following EASA’s rules and regulations.”
Nguyen Manh Quan, CEO of Bamboo Airways, said: “The MPL program conducted by Bamboo Airways and BAA Training is the first and only comprehensive initial cadet training program in Vietnam. We hope that this advanced and cost-optimized program will open the door for Vietnamese student pilots to realize their dream of conquering the sky.”
Bamboo airways claims that the MPL program is designed to bring advanced pilot training methods, with training time optimized to 18 months, following modern European standards, along with up to 30% cost savings compared to traditional training programs. The airline also said that 100% of graduated student pilots will be guaranteed jobs with one of the most attractive benefit policies in Vietnam ‘s aviation market.