Gulf Air successfully implements its Bahrainization program

Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, continues moving forward in keeping Bahrainization at the core of its recruitment strategy by welcoming a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians.

With this recruitment Gulf Air has reached 90% Bahrainization in the position of aircraft maintenance technicians.

Currently, 90% of headquarter employees, 97% of first officers and 100% of the airline’s second officers and male cabin crew are all Bahraini.

Gulf Air’s Deputy CEO Captain Waleed Al Alawi congratulated the airline’s new aircraft maintenance technicians for passing the selection process.

“Today, 90% of our aircraft maintenance technicians are Bahrainis. This is a major milestone for us to be a leader amongst carriers from our neighbouring countries by having local, specialized and professional talents representing our beloved Kingdom. Gulf Air continues in being a corporate leader in Bahrainization in Bahrain,” he added.

Gulf Air is committed to invest in its Bahraini workforce and their career development and as such, it continues to provide opportunities for Bahraini nationals to take over senior positions in the company.

The airline has established a tailored program in which it recruits and trains Bahrainis to become aviation professionals and continue Bahrain’s legacy of being a longstanding reliable source of aviation industry professionals who have served the national carrier and other regional airlines.

Moreover, the airline has recently developed a detailed Bahrainization plan outlining all positions that are occupied by expatriates and their Bahraini potential replacements who will undergo a thorough and timely career development plan to increase nationalisation across all different departments and divisions of Gulf Air.