SriLankan Airlines recruited 20 management trainees, following a one-year comprehensive training program.
SriLankan Airlines has taken six trainee batches in the past and the current intake was inducted in June last year. The management trainee program has been in effect from 2000 and many of those who joined the organization as a result of this endeavour have continued to grow with the company.
Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Ajith Dias said, “Launching a career is a very big step and we are indeed pleased to welcome the new Management Trainees. The airline is going through a decisive period and we hope that they will play a positive part in supporting all our future ventures.”
Following responses to press advertisements, the company shortlisted applications of those with degrees with a class or equivalent full professional qualification or outstanding collegiate career with three credits at the GCE Advanced Level, have excelled in sports at a national level while belonging to the required age category. Of 2,391 applicants, 1,505 were shortlisted and called for a written test. Head of Human Resources Pradeepa Kekulawala said, the program is essential for the future development of the company. “The trainees were given direct, hands on experience from the start, and encouraged to develop and implement new ideas that challenge the norm and drive continued improvement,” he said.
Col. Sunil Peiris, Director SriLankan Airlines and the driving force of 2016 Management Trainee Batch said, “The Management Trainee Program is something that most of the top organizations in the world have adopted in order to ensure that new blood is infused into the company.”