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From Cadet to Captain
At the end of 2012, four graduates from
Rex's Australian Airline Pilot Academy
(AAPA) reaped the rewards of their labour
by achieving Command positions on the
Saab 340 fleet.
They all commenced flying with Rex
around four years ago after graduating
from AAPA and have accumulated
approximately 3,000 hours on the
Saab 340 aircraft. These pilots were able
to use the skills and flight experience
gained in Rex's Pilot In Command Under
Supervision Program (PICUSP) to meet
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
requirements for the issue of the Airline
Transport Pilot Licence, a prerequisite for
all Saab Captains.
To gain entry into PICUSP, each first
officer is assessed on a case-by-case basis
and must pass a rigorous screening process
by the Flight Operations department to
assess their overall suitability to enter the
program and hold a Command position.
Having completed the program, which
includes both simulator and aircraft
training and assessments, the pilots are
scattered throughout the Rex Group.
PICUSP provides a pathway for first
officers to meet the rigid regulatory
requirements for Command and enables
Rex to receive a regular stream of
Captains graduating from the cadet pool
of first officers.
Travel in Rex-tra Style!
You can now book Extra Leg Room in advance*
Emergency exit row seats have a couple of inches in extra legroom and can now be reserved in advance* for less
than $10.00 each sector.
To reserve these seats simply web (online) check-in within 48 hours before departure (you can now web (online)
check-in even if you have checked baggage) and select the option to purchase Rex-tra Legroom.
If you have purchased your ticket through a travel agent or travel manager, you can also purchase Rex-tra Legroom
as above. In order to web (online) check-in, ask your travel agent for the relevant Rex booking reference. Or simply
ask your agent to do this for you.
*Terms and conditions apply. To reserve Rex-tra Legroom: www.rex.com.au select "Products & Services".
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