Israir has hired three new female pilots, bringing the total number of women pilots at the airline to seven - around 10% of its operational pilot workforce - as the company continues to expand both its team and fleet.
The new appointments mark a milestone for the carrier, which said that only 15 candidates were selected from a pool of 144 applicants, including the three newly recruited women. According to Israir, this places the airline among those with the highest levels of female pilot representation in Israel's aviation sector, and ahead of many airlines worldwide.
The recruitment drive comes as Israir prepares to add two wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft are expected to support the airline's international expansion by enabling service to new destinations and increasing flight frequencies to meet growing demand.
Hagai Canaan, Israir's Vice President of Operations, said: "We are proud to see Israir's growth momentum and fleet expansion go hand in hand with the advancement of women into key positions within the company, particularly in the cockpit. The addition of these three new female pilots reflects our commitment to excellence, diversity, and equal opportunity. Expanding our flight crew will enable us to meet growing demand while continuing to expand the company's route network and flight schedule."
The airline said it will continue investing in the recruitment and training of flight crews, emphasizing that professional excellence, diversity, and equal opportunity remain central to its long-term growth strategy.