In line with the 2022/27 Strategic Plan and with the international route expansion plan. The Initiative aims to relaunch the national aviation ecosystem

Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), the government‑owned airline of Tanzania, has launched a major recruitment drive announcing a total of 173 job openings to strengthen its presence in African and international markets. This initiative is an integral part of the five‑year corporate strategic plan (2022/23–2026/27), focused on expanding the route network and consolidating recent fleet investments.

The hiring operation focuses on flight and ground personnel, aiming to support growing operations, facilitated by the addition of modern aircraft such as Boeing B-787 Dreamliners and Airbus A-220/300s. The recruitment announcement, which foresees ten‑year contracts with terms described as "attractive and competitive", covers a wide range of roles:

- Piloti: 23 commander positions and 45 first officer positions are required, for a total of 68 professionals for key aircraft such as Boeing -787, -767, -737, Airbus A-220 and the De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops.

- Cabin personnel: 100 cabin crewmembers are being sought. Of these, 20 must have proven language proficiency in French or Chinese, a strategic choice to optimize customer service on routes to Central/West Africa and China (Guangzhou).

- Ground staff: the hirings are completed by 5 positions for ground personnel, which include an accountant and four ramp assistants (Ramp Assistants).

The increase in staffing coincides with Atcl's expansion of its international network, which already includes long‑haul destinations such as Guangzhou (China), Mumbai (India) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The recent addition of the Lagos route in mid‑September underscores the carrier's ambition to reverse past deficit financial performance, despite substantial government subsidies. The focus on language diversity in the cabin crew (French and Chinese) is seen by analysts, such as Aneth Luhanga of the National Institute of Transport (NIT), as a business‑oriented move. French is considered vital for links with West and Central Africa, while Chinese is "indispensable" for the Guangzhou route, crucial to Tanzanian trade.

Despite the current growth push, the airline operates in a complex environment. Last year the European Commission placed ATCL on a blacklist, later extended in June this year to all Tanzanian carriers, due to concerns over operational safety. In response, Tanzanian authorities have worked to ensure connectivity by extending traffic rights to international carriers such as Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. The recruitment, however, represents a positive signal for the local economy. Beyond strengthening aviation, as transport economist Julius Katabale noted, the announcement serves as a morale boost for young Tanzanians trained in local institutions, creating career opportunities in a rapidly evolving sector. The expansion is seen as a key element in reinforcing Tanzania's visibility and image worldwide.

The relaunch is overseen by a new governance, approved by the government in May, with Peter Ulanga at the helm as Chief Executive Officer.