Norwegian begins to hire pilots for Dublin base

Norwegian Air has said it is recruiting pilots to be based in Dublin in order to “support its transatlantic operations as well as future growth in Ireland”.

The low-fares long-haul carrier currently puts on 24 flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast to Providence, Rhode Island and New York after launching its transatlantic service in July, including Cork’s first ever direct flight to the US.

The airline said it was seeking pilots with a licence to fly a Boeing 737 aircraft, and will host events around the country to identify potential recruits.