flynas Announces First Batch of Trainees Joining Flight Dispatcher Program to Empower Saudi Talent

Riyadh, April 19, 2026

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the joining of the first batch of trainees to its Dispatcher Cadet Program, aimed at empowering ambitious Saudi youth within the aviation industry, as part of flynas' commitment to qualifying national talent and supporting specialized competencies in the aviation sector, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The first batch was welcomed this week to keep pace with the company's operational expansion and growth needs. Specially designed for candidates who already hold a Flight Dispatcher License, the program features an intensive six-month training journey at flynas' Operations Control Center (OCC) in Riyadh.

The program integrates theoretical and practical training to enhance trainees' efficiency and refine their practical skills in line with the highest approved aviation industry standards, preparing them for professional integration into the company's operational system. The program will be implemented across multiple batches to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified Saudi aviation professionals.

flynas places a high priority on empowering national talent and already has several pioneering programs aimed at localizing jobs across various disciplines, most notably the Future Pilots Program, one of the company's most successful localization initiatives, which has contributed to achieving 100% localization of the "Co-pilot" position since 2019. The Future Engineers Program targets the localization of Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering roles through providing on-the-job training for Saudi graduates (holding Diplomas, Bachelor's, or Master's degrees) in aviation science, engineering, and technology. The training duration ranges from 6 months to 4 years, depending on the trainee's qualifications. flynas was the first national carrier to open the cabin crew profession to Saudi women through the Cabin Crew Program that aims to attract and train hundreds of Saudi flight attendants annually, focusing on delivering professional service that reflects Saudi hospitality and national identity. Meanwhile, flynas has launched the "Your Job, Your Scholarship" program in partnership with the Ministry of Education, aimed at sponsoring Saudi students to study specialized fields required by flynas (such as maintenance engineering), with a guarantee of employment upon graduation and successful completion of training requirements.

flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, and the first airline listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) operates 156 routes to more than 80domestic and international destinations in 38 countries with more than 2000 weekly flights and has flown 110 million passengers since its launch in 2007, with the aim to reach 165 domestic and international destinations within its growth and expansion plan, and in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.