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AT A GLANCE…
Royal Air Maroc, the national carrier of Morocco, embarked on an ambitious growth plan to expand its fleet and enhance its operational capabilities. Central to this strategy was addressing the airline’s need to recruit over 70 new First Officers for its B737 fleet. To achieve this, Royal Air Maroc partnered with AeroProfessional, the industry-leader in specialist aviation recruitment and contracting services.
THE SITUATION…
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Royal Air Maroc faced the challenge of efficiently managing a comprehensive recruitment campaign to identify, screen, and thoroughly assess qualified B737 First Officer through detailed interviews and skills evaluations. The goal was to secure highly skilled pilots who could contribute to the airline's growth and uphold its reputation as a leading flag carrier.
THE SOLUTION…
AeroProfessional implemented a multi-faceted approach to address Royal Air Maroc's needs:
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Recruitment Campaign Management: Launching a targeted recruitment campaign to attract B737 First Officer candidates. This involved leveraging their extensive network and industry expertise to reach potential candidates globally.
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Candidate Screening and Assessment: Meticulously screening hundreds of applications, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates progressed to the next stages. Over 200 candidates were put through a rigorous interview and skills assessment program designed to evaluate their technical proficiency, decision-making abilities, and cultural fit with Royal Air Maroc.
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Contracting and Crew Support: Providing a comprehensive contracting solution, including payroll management and ongoing support for newly recruited crew members, ensuring a seamless transition for the candidates and allowing Royal Air Maroc to focus on its core operations.
THE RESULTS…
After just over 12 months, AeroProfessional's efforts delivered impressive results:
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Hundreds of Applications Evaluated: The recruitment campaign generated hundreds of applications, demonstrating the effectiveness of AeroProfessional's outreach strategies.
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Over 200 Candidates Assessed: Over 200 candidates underwent thorough assessment, ensuring only the highest calibre pilots were considered for the positions.
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80+ Successful Candidates: More than 80 candidates were offered long-term contracts with Royal Air Maroc and are now integral to the airline's operations, contributing to its growth and success.
The partnership between Royal Air Maroc and AeroProfessional has proven highly successful. By leveraging AeroProfessional's expertise in aviation recruitment and contracting, Royal Air Maroc efficiently expanded its B737 First Officer team, directly supporting the airline’s growth plans and reinforcing its position as a world-leading flag carrier.
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AeroProfessional is committed to providing tailored recruitment solutions that enable our airline partners to achieve their strategic goals. Our partnership with Royal Air Maroc demonstrates this commitment. It was a pleasure to support them with this critical project and deliver a high-quality crewing solution that supports their operational expansion and upholds their reputation for excellence.
Sam Sprules
Managing Director at AeroProfessional
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AeroProfessional has proven to be an invaluable partner in recruiting and contracting B737 First Officers for Royal Air Maroc’s expanding operations. Their expertise have been crucial in helping us meet our hiring demands within the required timeframe. We've been consistently impressed with their efficiency in sourcing the right crew, not only in terms of skills, experience, and qualifications, but also in finding candidates who are a good cultural fit for our team, ensuring a positive experience for both our airline and the crew members themselves. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership for many years to come. We would highly recommend AeroProfessional to any airline seeking an aviation specialist for both hiring and managing their crew.
Khadija Douimi
Operational Business Controller at Royal Air Maroc
