AFTA Welcomes 16 New Pilot Trainees in April 2025 Under Airline Mentorship and Ab-Initio Programs

Cork, Ireland– Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has welcomed its latest cohort of 16 cadets across multiple integrated pilot training programs, including the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy, the VistaJet Mentored Programme, and AFTA’s own Integrated First Officer Training pathway.

The newly enrolled cadets will undergo 18 months of intensive training at AFTA’s facilities in Cork as they work toward their commercial pilot licenses.The intake includes trainees under partnerships with Ryanair and VistaJet, part of ongoing mentored programs designed to streamline cadet-to-cockpit career transitions.AFTA’s Integrated First Officer Pilot Training Programme offers a direct-entry pathway for aspiring pilots, covering all phases from ab-initio to multi-engine and instrument rating qualifications.

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