Hong Kong Airlines is leaving no stone unturned in its path for recovery. Besides setting a target of achieving 75% operational capacity towards the end of 2023, the airline is also ramping up its staff to balance the equation. The airline is planning to recruit 1000 employees towards the end of 2023.
This will include 120 pilots, 500 cabin crew, and 380 ground staff hired locally and overseas, bringing the total workforce back to approximately 60% to 70% of pre-pandemic numbers. Apart from this, the airline is also offering salary increments for crew as well as ground staff.
Not only will the salary adjustments attract more recruits, but it's also the airline's way of showing appreciation to existing employees for riding out the three-year storm.
Hou Wei, Chairman, Hong Kong Airlines said: "Our staff has continued to embody the spirit of ‘Truly Hong Kong,’ to remain vigilant while also delivering the best possible services to the airline and our customers throughout the course of the pandemic.”