Boarding Passes to a New Career: How SunExpress Colleagues Redefine Their Paths?

Career journeys at SunExpress don’t always follow a straight line. Many of our colleagues take bold steps into completely new departments, showing how internal mobility, curiosity, and continuous learning create powerful new opportunities.

From cabin to safety, from line maintenance to the cockpit, from engineering to flight operations… these transitions highlight what becomes possible when the right support and development pathways, including programs like the Multiple Pilot License Program (MPL), are in place.

✈️From Cabin → to Safety: Hanzade stepped into a role at the heart of aviation safety. She shared, “I transitioned into a role at the core of aviation safety, where I can turn operational experience into value on an international scale.”

✈️From Line Maintenance → to Cockpit: Refik carried his long-standing dedication to operational excellence with him. He said, “I started my career at SunExpress Airlines 12 years ago, and from the line maintenance to the cockpit, the core value that has remained constant is flight safety.”

✈️From Flight Ops Engineering → to Cockpit: Begüm found a way to blend engineering with active flying. She explained, “Internal opportunities within the company turned my career dream into a tangible path, enabling me to integrate aeronautical engineering expertise with active flying.”

✈️From Aircraft Maintenance Planning Engineering → to Cockpit: Efe continued his development within the same operational culture. He noted, “The opportunity to transition internally allowed me to build on my engineering background and grow as a First Officer within the same operational culture.”

These journeys showcase the exciting career opportunities at SunExpress. We celebrate our colleagues who have embraced growth with courage. 👏