Welcome to the Air France - KLM Virtual Group
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Our Goal
In Air France-KLM, our team of hard-working staff want YOU to be a part of our family and to enjoy the professionalism and respect we have!
All our members are invited to express any and all of their ideas! We promise to consider every one of them.
We also want to bring you the most enjoyable experience you have ever had on Infinite Flight!
Want to know more? Read on!
Our Story
Before Air France-KLM we were once known just as Air France Virtual Airline, which was founded on the month of January 2017, when one of our founders, Stryder decided to set up a VA. So as time went forward, Stryder approached @Camr and Nabil Nohra who together helped Co-found Air France Virtual Airline.
The VA was opened and it started to see some success with pilots joining and flying under the VA. After some time, due to reasons Stryder stepped had stepped down on the month of February, Giving the Presidential job to one of his trusted co-founders Cameron! Under the leadership of Cameron, the VA continued to grow and with more pilots, but the staff team that Stryder had left Cameron with, started to get overwhelmed and messy.
So, Cameron reorganized the staff team making them more efficient and more organized.
Cameron created more detailed pilot applications and created a new and intricate thread for the Va. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and some more pressing issues Cameron had to give the presidential job to someone who he knew he could trust! And so, on the month of May Avon was given the job of president and CEO.
Under him Air France VA went under immense changes! Air France VA Has now become one of the most active VA’s in IF but Avon didn’t stop there. He went to seek for more, and thus like in real life Air France merged with KLM making both VA’s go under one name and under one leadership. Soon after the IFVARB appeared and Avon pushed to get Air France-KLM certified by the IFVARB and was successful.
Unfortunately due to personal reasons Avon stepped down and in June 2017 Kenny1238 was given the role of president. Finally, in October 2017, @Luke was given presidential power of the VA after being the deputy president for a while and also having experience in other roles within AF-KLM VA, however decided to leave in April 2018 for personal reasons. So after being with the VA for a long time, having previous roles, it was decided for @Sam_Jacobs1 to take the lead after showing his impeccable leadership qualities!
Staff Team
At Air France - KLM Virtual Group, we have chosen and put together the dream team. We work with a dedicated and passionate team who go out of their way to help anyone in need. We greatly appreciate everyone’s hardwork and their passion is always recognised.
Upper Management
President - Sam Jacobs @Sam_Jacobs1
Deputy President - Dylan Alves @DylanIE
Chief of Development - Emil Svanbring @Emil_Svanbring
Lower Management
ATC Manager - Jansen Barralet @JBarralet
Events Manager - Omar de Windt @Omar_DeWindt
HR Manager - Luke Around @Luke_Around
Chief Pilot - VACANT
Assistant Event Manager - Louie P @Louie
Flight Manager - Nelson Tran @nxllson
All our staff have been meticulously chosen to provide the best experience for our pilots and will do their utmost to help anyone and everyone.
Fleet and Rank
As you may or may not know, Air France - KLM Virtual has the biggest fleet of any virtual airline, consisting of 26 aircraft from Air France, Air France Cargo, KLM, Transavia and Martinair, meaning no matter what rank you are, you will always have a different aircraft to fly. To add to that, we have a very well thought of ranking system consisting of 7 ranks that challenge our pilots to fly as much they can!
Air France
Rank 1 - 0 Hours: Airbus A318 / A319 / A320
Rank 2 - 15 Hours: Boeing 767-300
Rank 3 - 35 Hours: Boeing 777-200ER / Boeing 777-200F
KLM
Rank 1 - 0 Hours: Embraer E190 / Boeing 737-700 / Boeing 737-800 (Transavia) / Boeing 737-900
Rank 2 - 15 Hours: Boeing 757-200 / (Transavia) / Boeing 767-300
Rank 3 - 35 Hours: Boeing 777-200ER / Boeing 777-300
Air France - KLM
Rank 4 - 65 Hours: Boeing 777-300ER (SkyTeam) / Boeing 787-9
Rank 5 - 100 Hours: Boeing 787-10 / McDonnel Douglas MD11 (KLM) / MD11F (Martinair) & DC10 (Air France Cargo)
Rank 6 - 145 Hours: Boeing 747-200 / Boeing 747-400 (Air France, KLM & KLM 2015)
Rank 7 - 195 Hours: Airbus A380
Events
Something we pride ourselves on is our regular events, our Events Manager, Omar, spends a lot of his free time creating and organising all of our events, and there is no shortage of them either!
Destination Saturdays - Our most iconic event, Destination Saturdays is a series in which our pilots travel the globe to some of the most iconic. If you love regular events, you won’t want to miss being one our pilots to enjoy and fly round the world with everyone!
Transavia Tuesdays - This is our new weekly event held every Tuesday that culminates around an event flying only Transavia aircraft. In addition, we also have special benefits every tuesday, including bonus flight time when flying any Transavia aircraft, or certain airports being covered by ATC provided by our in-house ATC team.
Elite XI Last but not least, is Elite XI. This is a VA exclusive landing competition in which our pilots compete in a challenging airport approach and landings. The 11 members of Elite XI get an exclusive badge to add to their username as well as getting first access to our events.
Air Traffic Control
One of the newest implements in our VA is our in-house Air Traffic Control Department.
Interested in being an Air France - KLM Virtual Group Controller? Then look no further and apply here.
You will have to fill out an application form with a written test to get an understanding of your basic ATC knowledge, you will then have to complete our practical exams to turn those words into practice. Upon passing those exams, you will become an official Air Traffic Controler!
Join Us
Join Us
So, has all this information made you think twice about our VA? Then feel free to apply and within a matter of hours, you could be part of one of the biggest and fastest growing Virtual Airlines in the community.
Why join us?
We were the recipient of the Best Virtual Airline Award 2017
We have the biggest fleet of any Virtual Airline in the community, with subsidiaries including Air France Cargo, Transavia, Martinair, and with the soon release of the CRJ, HOP!
From the moment you join, you will be greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere with people who will go out of their way to help you
With an active community of over 125 pilots and frequent group flights to immerse you in the Air France - KLM spirit, what more could you ask for?
Read first hand opinions from pilots themselves, and find out what you could be in for if you apply.
Pilot Testimonies
Onur Yilmaz, Pilot
“Ever since i became a part of AF/KLM VA family i have been a more active IF user. Because this group offers me great time making me be able to enjoy every moment of all those flights with my fellows. I don’t only find precious friends accompanying me but also learn useful facts and tips about this environment. To conclude, i would like to emphasize the fact that being accepted by AF/KLM family has been the most valuable action i have ever taken so far. Thank you my friends, wishing you all the best :)”
Jonathan, Pilot
“AF-KLM VA is a place where you can feel free and are surrounded by professional pilots from all around the world. Our VA is not only a group of pilots but a big family who is looking to the future. You can find your place very quickly as staff members and other pilots are here to welcome you warmly. We are living our passion, our dream everyday. Welcome aboard.”
Kyriakos, Pilot
“From the moment you join AF/KLM VA you are treated with respect and kindness from staff members and pilots. This VA’s slack is by far the most active. There are 26 aircraft that you can earn by flying hours with us. Additionally members frequently do group flights. Join the growing crew to experience a Virtual Airline like no other.”
Martin, Pilot
“I really love Air France-KLM Virtual Airline. After I entered, I was very surprised how well it is organized. A lot of activity, events and I met so many great people. We meet regularly on the ground and in the air flying together on short regional routes or long flights to other parts of the world.
Without a doubt everyone should join AF-KLM VA. I am happy to be part of this amazing community. And after all, this airline absolutely deserved its 5-star rating in IF Virtual Airline Awards according to SkyTrax IF Vrtual and IFVA awards organization.”
Ben, Pilot
“AF-KLM is one of the most promising Virtual Airlines anyone can get.
Not just the best, but a family. Everything in Air France-KLM VA is so warm and friendly from the day you apply for registration. No one goes unnoticed. We here always take our time to fly with everyone. There are many surprises along the course of time in the VA that makes it more and more enticing. For me personally though, have had only fond memories that make me indebted to the VA for the trust and love they give me.The management staffs and various other ranked pilots make the VA quite unique from others. Trust me, flying is our passion and we do it best.”
Like what you see? Apply below to begin your journey with Air France - KLM Virtual Group, we hope to see you with us soon! If you want to find out even more about us, visit our website to find out what you’ll be missing.
*However, if you were a previous member who has been deactivated, please use this specific form to reapply.
On behalf of everyone at Air France - KLM Virtual Group, we thank you for taking the time reading about us and we hope to see you with us in the skies!
~ Aiming for the future ~
Sam Jacobs
President and Owner of Air France - KLM Virtual Group
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