African Airline and FFS Training Center Team Up to Build Long-Term Training Capacity Starting 2025

South Africa – ALT Academy and Africa Charter Airline (ACA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting ACA’s operational expansion while creating structured training and career pathways for aspiring pilots and crew across the region.

• Pilot Instructor Secondment: ALT will employ instructors and second them to ACA as needed, managing all contracts and compliance. Instructors will maintain CAT I and CAT Ill currency, ensuring ACA access to a flexible, highly qualified instructor pool.
• Training and Development: This arrangement offers ACA seamless scheduling, consistent standards, and access to the full ALT instructor network.
• Cabin Crew Collaboration: ALT will provide ACA with licensed crew through 3-month rotational internships, giving crew vital operational experience while strengthening ACA's operations.

This collaboration lays the foundation for a long-term partnership focused on:

• Developing world-class instructors and skilled pilots.
• Establishing a pipeline from ab-initio training to captaincy.
• Building sustainable career pathways for pilots and cabin crew.

ACA currently operates 5 Boeing 737. Source: ALT Academy