Taipei-based StarLux Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will recruit a Japanese cabin crew in anticipation of a rebound in air travel to that part of the world in the post-COVID-19 era.
The airline is planning to hire 48 Japanese crew members as part of its efforts to meet high air travel demand to North Asia and expand its presence in Japan, StarLux Chief Executive Officer Glenn Chai (???) said.
With the recruitment of Japanese crew members, the aviation company aims to provide quality service on flights between destinations in Taiwan and Japan, Chai said.
In a statement, StarLux said Japanese nationals from across the globe, regardless of their gender or experience, are welcome to apply for an interview on its website from now through July 26, as long as they hold a college diploma certified by the Japanese education ministry and an English aptitude certificate.
Applicants will first undergo an online interview in English, with those qualified to have an in-person interview in Tokyo slated for September, before undertaking a physical examination, the statement said.
Chosen applicants will be required to go through a 3-4 month ground and in-flight training program starting in February 2023 at the airline's managing center in Taoyuan, it said.
After completing the training, crew members will be based in Tokyo and serve on flights between Taiwan and Japan, the company sad.
StarLux, Taiwan's newest international carrier founded by former EVA Airways Chairman Chang Kuo-wei (???), remains upbeat about global air travel despite the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, and has been making preparations to broaden its future operations.
To that end, StarLux took delivery in February of two Airbus A330neos, becoming the first aviation company in Taiwan to purchase the wide-body aircraft, which began service to Bangkok in June.
StarLux currently flies to Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, and is planning to increase the number of destinations in Japan in the second half of the year.
Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel