OREANDA-NEWS. December 10, 2013. Ukraine International Airlines – the leading Ukrainian carrier – was named one of Ukraine`s 25 best employers according to the rating of the Capital business newspaper.

The best ones were defined based on feedback from experts, current and potential employees. 15 Ukraine-owned and 10 foreign-owned companies entered the top 25 best employers list.

Since the turn of 2013 the number of UIA employees has increased by over 700 persons, while the average wages rate has been increased by UAH 1500. As of November 30, 2013, the number of UIA full-time employees amounted to 2447 persons. In 2014 UIA is expected to employ about 90 pilots and 200 flight attendants. The number of UIA technical, commercial and other operating units` staff will be increased as well.

“We provide our employees with the opportunity to upgrade their professional level and to be successful. When newcomers ask me about their career growth prospective in UIA, I always tell they alone have good grip on the situation. It is truly so for many of our managers had once come to UIA novices and climbed career ladder because of their energy, leadership, and dedication. The latter makes the company ours in the true sense of the word, while we are proud of being a team of the result-focused professionals, – noted Alevtina Fursaeva, UIA Vice President HR & Organizations. – UIA provides its staff with numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth and development. Thus, all newcomers are required to attend aviation and business disciplines` training courses at the corporate training center. Moreover, we have developed human capital management, client-focus, and stress resistance courses especially for newly appointed executives”.