Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training Launches MPL Pilot Training Program with Spanish Airline – First Batch in 2025

BAA Training, which operates full flight simulator training centers and flight schools around the world, has signed a contract with Spain’s Volotea, one of the fastest-growing independent airlines in Europe, to provide cadet pilot training, with the first cadet batch starting in February 2025. BAA Training aims to train around 30 students per year with the soon-to-launch cadet program.

The cadet program, in partnership with Volotea, will provide airline-specific, full-scope, competency-focused Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL) training to the cadets. The program covers theory, flight training on single- and multi-engine aircraft, and aircraft type-specific full flight simulator training. This will fully prepare them to operate within Volotea-specific procedures.

We have a successful track record of running the MPL training programs, thus, we’re very happy to have signed the new partnership with Volotea, which will further solidify our experience in this particular field,” says Marijus Ravoitis, CEO at BAA Training. “We look forward to working with the airline to prepare qualified pilots for them, meet their needs, and, most importantly, ensure quality training.

We are pleased to partner with BAA Training in preparing a new generation of pilots trained directly within our airline’s standard operating procedures from day one. This approach ensures our MPL cadets develop both the technical skills, and the disciplined mindset required to uphold our high standards in safety and service, leading to a smooth transition into our operations,” says Merlan van der Panne, Head of Pilot Recruitment & Duty Pilot at Volotea.

The training will be held across a couple of BAA Training locations where the training academy has an established presence – ground school at either Vilnius, Lithuania or Lleida-Alguaire, Spain; flight school at the Lleida-Alguaire International Airport; and the simulator training center in Barcelona, Spain.

The program has a price of Euro 105,000

Source: BAA Training

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Appoints Vice President Operations in 2024

Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has appointed Aniruddha Bose as Vice President Operations in October 2024. Mr Bose was previously Vice President Strategy and Systems.

Looking forward to playing my part in ensuring operating excellence and creating long term value for all stakeholders as we enter an exciting growth phase in Indian Aviation.” shared Mr Bose.

To learn more about Mr Bose or Chimes Aviation Academy you can connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.

Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based Flight School Tayaran is Seeking a Chief Flight Instructor in 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based aviation and flight training organisation the National Aviation Academy (Tayaran) is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“The Chief Flight Instructor oversees all fixed-wing (airplane) training at The National Aviation Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Hold a GACA commercial pilot certificate (with multi-engine and instrument ratings) or an ATP certificate, and, a current flight instructor certificate.

B. Flight experience:

1. At least 2 000 hours as PIC; and

2. Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of—

i. At least 3 years and a total of 1 000 flight hours; or

ii. At least 1 500 flight hours.

3. (At least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions;

4. Instrument flight instructor experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of—

iii. At least 2 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or

iv. At least 400 flight hours.

RESPONSIBILITES

A. Responsible for instructor training and standardization

  • Ensure each CFI and ground instructor passes an initial proficiency check for each authorized aircraft.
  • Ensure each CFI and ground instructor passes an initial proficiency check for each authorized course.
  • For all aircraft and courses, complete a proficiency check every 12 months after the initial test was accomplished.
  • Document all training completed for these items.

B. Responsible for student training records

  • Ensure enrollment and graduation certificates are completed and stored.
  • Complete required 60-day audit of electronic records database.

C. Responsible for training procedures

  • Cooperates with the Training Manager in administering Student Counseling Reports when necessary.

D. Document owner for:

1. Training Manual

2. All fixed-wing TCOs

3. All fixed-wing Standardization Manuals

4. All fixed-wing aircraft checklists

E. Certify each student’s training record, graduation certificate, stage check and recommendation for course completion. The Chief Flight Instructor may assign these duties to the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor.

F. for the training course that instructor is to be assigned and recurrent . The Chief Flight Instructor may delegate authority for conducting flight proficiency checks to the Assistant Chief Instructor.

G. Ensure each student accomplishes the required stage checks and maintains standardized school procedures acceptable to GACA. The Chief Flight Instructor may delegate authority for conducting stage checks and end-of-course tests to the Assistant Chief Instructor or check instructor.

H. The Chief Flight Instructor or Assistant Chief Flight Instructor will be available at the school or available by telephone, radio or by email any time training is being given.

I. Conduct instructor performance evaluations, which include:

  • Monthly observation of each instructor to include one ground briefing and one flight lesson, at minimum.
  • Formal written review every six months.

J. Instructor Staff Management

  • Coordinates all instructor leave requests with the Training Manager to ensure proper coverage.”

For more information or to apply kindly contact Tayaran directly.

Source: Tayaran

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