Jetstar Airways has joined forces with two pilot schools as the low-priced carrier ramps up its growth plans in the middle of strong international demand for pilots.

The training program with Melbourne-based Oxford Aviation Academy and CTC Aviation Group in Hamilton, New Zealand, was declared at Moorabbin Airport on Wednesday.

Jetstar Executive Manager Operations, Mark Dal Pra said the airline's armada was set to develop from the on hand 60-odd aircraft to more than 100 by 2013-14.

This comprised of adding eight Airbus A320s in the subsequent six months, with an A330 owing to turn up in December followed by another in January next year.

The airline has as well flagged plans to function long-haul services to Europe and North Asia from its Singaporean base in the later parts of this year, with definite routes and destinations anticipated to be unveiled soon.

That growth required extra pilots and those that come via the particularly custom built course will as well be taught regarding how Jetstar operates.

CTC Aviation Group Chairman, Chris Clarke said demand for pilots throughout the world was soaring regardless of the setbacks seen in the industry for instance the global depression and high oil prices in the preceding years.