World Monitor Magazine, Economy WM_April 2019 web version (2) | Page 92
“Try on a dream” with Air
Astana and FlyArystan
The launch of Air Astana’s low-cost division, FlyArystan was
announced in November 2018. The new airline has already
appointed 90 new staff and is well on the way to the 150
people needed by the time operations commence in a few
months time. The new airline will provide a real boost to
Kazakhstan’s travel and tourism industry, with new jobs
destined to be created at every destination to be served.
FlyArystan held flight attendant recruitment days in December
2018 and January 2019, with 30 candidates having already
been hired and sent for training at the Condor International
School in Frankfurt, Germany.
In addition, there is an ongoing recruitment campaign for
passenger service agents, where duties extend well beyond
those at non-low cost airlines. The role of a passenger
service agent at Fly Arystan extends to call, airport and
ground services, as well as dealing with passengers via social
networks and providing support via email.
All new FlyArystan employees will undergo rigorous
training at Air Astana’s Training Academy in order to meet
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the highest standards of safety and reliability stipulated
by Air Astana.
About 'Try on a Dream'
Air Astana originally launched the 'Try on a Dream'
recruitment campaign for pilots, engineers and flight
attendants in 2017. Every year, the company recruits
candidates for the Ab-Initio training program for pilots
and engineers. The airline also regularly holds open days,
presentations at universities and arranges excursions for
schoolchildren on flight simulators, in order to generate
interest in an aviation industry career. Individuals that are
interested in working for Air Astana or FlyArystan in any
capacity are welcome to apply at job.airastana.com
About FlyArystan
FlyArystan the low-cost division Air Astana, is scheduled
to launch operations during the first half of 2019.The fleet
will initially comprise of four Airbus A320s, with plans to
grow to 15 aircraft by 2022. All aircraft will be configured
with 180 economy seats.