Asiana Airlines hires entry-level employees for first time in 5 yrs

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Asiana Airlines Inc. has resumed its recruitment of entry-level employees after a hiatus of five years.

According to industry sources on Tuesday, Asiana Airlines commenced the recruitment process for entry-level positions in airport services, sales, general affairs, and operations management.

The recruitment drive is reportedly aiming to fill positions in the double digits. The deadline for submitting applications is set for May 24.

The decision to resume the hiring of entry-level employees is interpreted as a response to the growing passenger demand, which has led to a shortage of manpower on the ground.

Asiana Airlines had halted recruitment of entry-level staff after the latter half of 2019.

This recruitment drive excludes the position of cabin crew.

In a similar move, cabin crew positions were also excluded from the recent experienced hire recruitment drive initiated last month. Asiana Airlines said that the recruitment of cabin crew members remains undecided at this time.

The airline has experienced a significant reduction in its workforce due to factors such as long-term leaves of absence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing merger discussions with Korean Air.

Asiana Airlines had 9,155 employees at the end of 2019, which dwindled to 8,344 in 2022, and 8,045 in 2023.