Transavia France: pilot interview prep

The essentials

Group

Air France-KLM

Management

Oltion Carkaxhija has led Transavia (group) since 4 September 2026; Transavia France keeps its own CEO

Head office and main base

Paris-Orly

Fleet

98 aircraft in service at 16/09/2026

The fleet

• Boeing 737-800
• Airbus A320neo (first delivered January 2024)
• Airbus A321neo arriving

Key dates

• 1965: Transavia founded in the Netherlands.
• 14 November 2006: Transavia France (transavia.com France) created at Paris-Orly.
• January 2024: first Airbus A320neo delivered to Transavia France.
• September 2026: Oltion Carkaxhija takes charge of Transavia.

Good to know

• Bases: Paris-Orly, Lyon, Nantes, Montpellier (2020), Marseille (2023), Bordeaux (2024).
• Transition from a Boeing 737 fleet to the A320neo family.
• Strong growth: the airline sometimes wet-leases aircraft to meet demand.

How to prepare

• Be able to explain the 737 to A320neo transition and what it means for pilots (type rating).
• Know the French bases and the low-cost positioning within the group.
• Prepare examples of punctuality, short turnarounds and teamwork.

Questions to prepare

• Why Transavia France rather than another airline?
• What do you know about Transavia France's fleet and how it is changing?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years at Transavia France?
• How do you see Transavia's growth at Orly and in the regions?

Recruitment

Watch First officers on 737 and A320neo

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Hiring often linked to the Air France-KLM group and the A320neo fleet growth.

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