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Flydubai Hired Pilot Amid Mass Recruitment Despite Omani Ban
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Flydubai hired Omani first officer Hamam al-Hammami during a large pilot recruitment push, despite allegations he was previously banned from flying by Omani authorities due to radical views. The airline expanded its staff significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, lowering requirements and increasing salaries to attract pilots. The hiring process is now under scrutiny following an incident involving Hammami on a flight to Tel Aviv.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Flydubai hired pilot Hamam al-Hammami despite alleged Omani ban over radical views.
- The airline conducted a mass hiring push to address a post-pandemic pilot shortage.
- Flydubai's employee count grew from 3,682 in 2012 to 6,763 by 2025.
- The airline lowered pilot requirements and launched new training programs.
- Hiring practices are questioned after Hammami's assignment to a Tel Aviv flight.
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