Nigerian pilots and licenced cabin crew that has remained unemployed for years may have an opportunity to work in neighbouring Uganda, as Uganda Airlines’ planned fleet expansion will create demand for at least 80 pilots and more than 200 cabin crew members as the national carrier prepares to operate new Boeing aircraft.
The Ugandan aviation sector is gearing for fresh opportunities following a recent announcement that Uganda Airlines is set to acquire eight new aircraft from Boeing.
The national carrier, experts say, will need to recruit more pilots and cabin crew to operate its expanded fleet.
Uganda Airlines placed an order for eight Boeing aircraft, including four Boeing 737-8s and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The order, which is the airline’s first direct purchase from Boeing, is expected to support the carrier’s expansion across regional and international routes.
Mike Mukula, a veteran player in Uganda’s aviation industry and owner of the
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