The group joined through the leading edge airline preparation (LEAP) programme after they gained their commercial pilots licence, an industry-leading integrated pilot training course that prepares aspiring aviators for a full professional career.
Andy McFarlane, CEO of Leading Edge Aviation, said: “To get to a Dreamliner, or any other long-haul aircraft, can take five or six years with most airlines.
“Typically, pilots will spend several years on short-haul fleets before moving across.
“With this programme, these cadets are as much as three years ahead of everyone else, which is a truly remarkable advantage,” he explained.