Wizz Air representative discusses aviation career opportunities with YSU students

ՀThe meeting aimed to introduce students enrolled in the "Service" program to the airline's working conditions and recruitment requirements. Representatives of the YSU Internship Department also attended to discuss opportunities for future cooperation between the faculty and the airline. 

From "Learn & Work" to practical opportunities

The idea for the meeting emerged during YSU's "Learn & Work" Expo, following a discussion between Barnabas Racz, a Wizz Air representative, and Gor Aleksanyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Service.

Opening the meeting, Gor Aleksanyan emphasized the opportunity for students to learn firsthand about an international airline's requirements. He noted that, alongside foreign language proficiency, communication skills and a strong service culture are also essential.

"As future professionals, it is important to demonstrate willingness and initiative," Gor Aleksanyan urged the students.

Career opportunities and working conditions at Wizz Air

"I am very happy to be back at Yerevan State University. A few months ago, I attended the "Learn & Work" Expo here. Following that meeting, we decided to visit the university again to meet the students and identify potential future employees of our company among them," Nino Gikoshvili said.

The speaker introduced the students to the company's history and development plans. She said that Wizz Air plans to expand its fleet to 500 aircraft by 2030. Speaking about the company's operations in Armenia, she noted that the Yerevan base, which opened in October 2025, is expected to receive its fourth aircraft in December. She said the base's expansion reflects the growth potential of the Armenian market.

Nino Gikoshvili, who studied in Tbilisi and Cairo, also shared her professional experience in aviation and discussed the specifics of working at Wizz Air. She explained that the airline's flight operations model allows flight crew members to return to their base at the end of their working day without having to stay overnight in another country.

During the meeting, students learned about the recruitment process and took part in aviation-themed quizzes to test their knowledge. They also had the opportunity to ask the speaker questions. Nino Gikoshvili answered their questions, drawing on examples from her own experience and offering professional advice.

At the end of the meeting, students shared their impressions, noting that the direct interaction with the speaker had introduced them to previously unfamiliar sides of working in the aviation industry.

The YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology continues to expand its partnerships, introducing students to labor market requirements and professional development opportunities.