Career stories
The pilot training of tomorrow: utilising virtual reality in pilot training
Aviation is an industry that is constantly evolving. At Finnair, we utilise new technology in both our customer service and our employees’ everyday work. We are also involved in different development projects to move the industry forward and consider what different solutions could look like in the future.
At home in the air: the story of the Terttunen family on blue and white wings
In the Terttunen family, almost all family members have found their way to the world of aviation and Finnair – father Ilkka and son Tomi are pilots, while mother Heidi and daughters Inka and Anna are cabin crew. Finnair’s impact can be seen in all aspects of the family’s life, filling their shared years with countless unforgettable memories. In June 2024, their eventful journey culminated in a flight together to Los Angeles.
Separate journeys and crossing paths – how identical twins became Finnair pilots
Juuso Sillanmäki watched from the roof of a warehouse where he was working as his identical twin Jesse Sillanmäki prepared to land a plane a runway at Helsinki Airport below. It was the moment Juuso knew he was going to become a pilot, just like his brother.
Meet the ultimate flying Finnair family
For the Kaipainen family, flying and Finnair are a true family affair. Markku Kaipainen has been a Finnair pilot since 1989. His wife Maria Kaipainen was a Finnair cabin crew member when they met over 17 years ago. His daughter and Maria’s stepdaughter, Maiju Kaipainen, works as a Finnair gate agent.
The Finnair pilot sailing solo around the world
After OVER 100 days at sea, the finish line is in sight for Finnair A350 pilot Ari Huusela. Ari has been racing in the Vendee Globe since November 2020.
From cabin crew and flight crew to developer – and back!
Annika and Antti work in the Internal Digital Development team at Finnair and develop software and applications for Finnair’s employees. When it comes to developing something for our cabin crew and flight crew, their previous experience as a cabin crew member and a pilot is a huge benefit.
Flying over the North Pole: Well-planned is half done
On 9 March 2022, flight AY073 from Helsinki to Tokyo Narita departed at 17:30 local time. However, instead of heading east, the flight headed towards the North Pole. With this flight, Finnair resumed its service to Tokyo Narita, skirting around Russian airspace that closed on 28 February.