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SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier and the biggest airline operating on the island. If you’re interested in working in aviation and in an exotic location, a career at SriLankan Airlines perfectly matches your criteria! The airline’s history can be traced to 1947, with the establishment of Air Ceylon. As Air Ceylon encountered financial difficulties in 1979, the airline went bankrupt. As a result, the Sri Lankan government that same year formed a new airline, called Air Lanka. Its first few aircraft were the Boeing 707, Boeing 737 and the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar. In the late 1990s, Emirates partially privatized the airline and rebranded into SriLankan Airlines. While the government of Sri Lanka maintained a majority stake, it left the management, investment and development decisions up to Emirates. The two parties signed an initial deal for 10 years. Due to the partnership and the growing passenger numbers, SriLankan Airlines grew massively. However, that partnership ended in 2010 when Emirates sold its stake in the airline to the government of Sri Lanka. In more recent developments, the airline started to renew its fleet with the purchases of new Airbus A330 and Airbus A350 models. SriLankan Airlines operates an all-Airbus fleet, totaling to 27 aircraft. In the past, SriLankan Airlines had operated multiple Boeing aircraft, including the 747 for a brief period of time. The airline started using Airbus aircraft in 1992 and slowly phased out their Boeing fleet. If you like working with or in Airbus’ aircraft, consider a career in SriLankan Airlines! With over 110 destinations served, the airline is also a part of the oneworld alliance. SriLankan Airlines joined oneworld in 2014, expanding its route network massively. A career at SriLankan Airlines is an exciting and exotic opportunity! Do not hesitate and apply, as career options are available for Pilots, Cabin Crew and Engineers.