Wizz Air Invites Pilots to Open Days in Yerevan
Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline, is excited to announce Open Days for pilots in Armenia. Following the recent announcement of its new base at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport, opening on October 1, 2025, the airline continues its expansion by welcoming experienced pilots and aspiring individuals to learn more about career opportunities with one of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines.
The opening of the Yerevan base will enable Wizz Air to expand its network with eight new direct routes to Europe, including Prague, Hamburg, Paphos, Nice, Naples, Bari, Bucharest, and Memmingen. In addition, Wizz Air has also announced a new station in Gyumri, introducing a brand-new route to Larnaca, Cyprus, further strengthening Armenia’s connectivity to Europe.
Open Day for Pilots
Location: Best Western Plus Congress Hotel, 1st Italy Street, Yerevan, Armenia
Date: 27 September 2025
Time: 14:00 local time
This session is designed for experienced pilots, such as Captains and First Officers, who are looking to advance their careers at Wizz Air. Cadet-level pilots or those currently completing their pilot training are also welcome to attend.
Open Day for Wizz Air Pilot Academy
Location: Best Western Plus Congress Hotel, 1st Italy Street, Yerevan, Armenia
Date: 27 September 2025
Time: 16:00 local time
This session is tailored for individuals who aspire to become pilots and are considering the Wizz Air Pilot Academy. No prior flying experience is required, applicants must simply hold a high school degree, be at least 18 years old by the start of the course, and meet basic height requirements for flightdeck safety. Candidates must also have the unrestricted right to live and work in one of Wizz Air’s base countries: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, or Serbia.
This session will provide valuable insights into the Wizz Air Pilot Academy, offering a clear pathway to the flightdeck.
At both events, attendees will:
- Learn about Wizz Air – Explore the airline’s network, future growth, and leading position in the ultra-low-cost sector.
- Understand Training and Employment Conditions – Get detailed information on training, type-rating, and employment terms.
- Explore Career Opportunities – Learn about career progression, competitive salary schemes, and benefits.
- Participate in a Q&A Session – Meet Wizz Air representatives and ask questions about joining the team.
How to Register
Interested participants can register via the following link. During registration, applicants may select which session they would like to attend.
Wizz Air operates a modern fleet, with an average age of just 4.7 years for its Airbus A320 family aircraft, and currently employs more than 9,300 people across its operations, reflecting the airline’s scale and commitment to growth in Armenia and beyond.
Wizz Air operates a fleet of 241 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top five safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” in 2021-2024 and “Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” by World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2024. Wizz Air also received “EMEA’s Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.