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Salient’s ATO Chooses Flight Training Operations Software Aviatize to Take Airbus Sim Training Management to the Next Level

A few days before the start of the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Cascais, Portugal, Salient and Aviatize announced their collaboration.

Last week, Salient, a Croatian ATO which is part of the Salient Group performed its first sim training after the implementation of the Aviatize all-in-one management platform. The platform will take care of scheduling trainees in simulators that are located in different parts of the world, keep track of gradings and trainee progress but also be the management system in terms of safety and compliance as well as being the administration hub for the ATO.

For Aviatize it is yet another collaboration with a large training organization since it started to focus more on flight training organizations and its move to Phoenix – USA, earlier this year.

Tom Verbruggen – Aviatize’s CEO says: “We are very pleased to have the Salient ATO being part of our growing family. Salient’s ATO has an innovative approach and looks into the future, with the adoption of EBT and CBTA principles. That’s also what we do. For us it is important to show that we do not only provide full support to flight training organisations that fly airplanes or helicopters, but that we are also capable of providing the same value to simulator training.”

Capt. Veronica Zunic – Director for Salient ATO adds “Salient is excited to be working with Aviatize as Aviatize brings with it quality, ease of use and compliance. It is designed by pilots for pilots and is the most user-friendly training management tool that I have seen. It has many features but the compliance and functionality are excellent. The team is professional, helpful and willing to answer queries at any time of the day or night.”

Aviatize is the all-in-one platform for flight schools, ATO’s and the general aviation industry. The in depth platform is very versatile and customizable to the workflows of the customer and replaces up to 10 other applications often used by general aviation companies and flight schools.

It has offices in Phoenix – Arizona, Gent- Belgium and is represented in South Africa. Aviatize will be at EATS in Cascais on 8th and 9th November at stand 913.

Salient is the leading provider of Evidence-based Training (EBT) and Competency-based Training and Assessment (CBTA) solutions to support airlines and other air operators, helicopter operators, training organizations and authorities around the world.

Source: Aviatize
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US Airline Visits L3Harris’ Flight Academy in Florida

Atlas Air went to L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions’s Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida to connect with future pilots. Atlas Air presented career opportunities available to students including the Atlas Gateway Travel (company paid commuting) Program. The Atlas Gateway travel program gives pilots the freedom and flexibility to live where they choose in the U.S., and commute to work with company paid airfare.

Atlas Air’s currently operates 89 aircraft including B747s, B777s, B767s, and B737s.

Source: Leisa Spears Snyder (Atlas Air)
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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Takes Delivery of New Training Aircraft at US Academy

Global pilot training group Skyborne, which operates flight training academies across the United Kingdom and United States, announced that its academy in Vero Beach, Florida has taken delivery of its new Piper Pilot 100i to its fleet of 52 Piper aircraft.

Skyborne’s Vero Beach facility for training future pilots of airlines such as Delta Air Lines, IndiGo and other airlines:

Source: Skyborne
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Irish Flight School, Atlantic Flight Training Academy, to Hold Webinar on Combined Global Business and Pilot Studies Degree Program

Cork, Ireland-based Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) announced it will hold a webinar in partnership with Munster Technological University on November 20, 2023 (Monday) at 6.30pm UTC to discuss all about the combined Global Business and Pilot Studies degree programme.

The webinar will provide an comprehensive overview of the The BSc in Global Business & Pilot Studies at Munster Technological University (MTU). On successful completion of this course students will be a qualified airline pilot and will also have a level 8 (honours) university degree in global business.

The webinar will discuss entry requirements, the application process, AFTA assessments, course overview (years 1-4), costs, and current student perspective.

Interested to learn about the programme? Register here.

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy
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Simulator Manufacturer, Wright Brothers Flight Technology, to Showcase Latest Innovations at EATS 2023

Wright Brothers Flight Technology (WBFT), a Netherlands headquartered manufacturer of flight training devices, announced it will be showcasing the following latest innovations at European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2023 in Cascais, Portugal on November 8-9, 2023:

  • ASTi Simulated ATC – an unparalleled level of realism to simulated air traffic control communication on WBFT’s DA40 simulator.
  • Varjo Mixed Reality –  improved integration of the cutting-edge mixed reality technology with WBFT’s DA40 to offer you a new level of immersive flight experience.
  • New Generation IOS for the DA40 Flight Simulator – WBFT’s state-of-the-art Instructor Operating Station is now more functional, efficient, and intuitive.

WBFT will be at booth #216.

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer, AXIS Flight Training Systems, Participates in the Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference 2023

Austria-based AXIS Flight Training Systems participated in the recently concluded Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference (FSEMC) 2023 in Utrecht, Netherlands held on October 23-26, 2023.

The team representing AXIS, Max Jager and Varga Soma, met with fellow experts to discuss recent and future developments in virtual and mixed reality simulations.

Source: AXIS Flight Training Systems
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Developer of Pilot Training Tools for Airlines, Takeoff Trim, to Begin Offering Products to Individual Pilots

Takeoff Trim LLC, a USA based developer of NextGen training tools for the airlines, will begin offering their products to individual pilots to prepare for a new Type Rating. Takeoff Trim has the only VR capable package that also plays on computers and tablets. This is real Virtual Reality, but a VR Headset is not required. All content is web-based and can also be delivered offline through their mobile App.

Takeoff Trim’s Virtual Flight Deck package provides huge value to a new type-rating pilot because the 3D flight deck is always available to prepare for that first FTD session. 

Their basic package is priced similar to paper posters, but provides immediate access with no shipping cost or delay.  Users can print their Virtual Poster if desired. 

Fleet: A320, A330, B737NG, B737MAX, B747-400, B757, B767, B777, B787, ERJ, and Ejets.

“Stay tuned for more NextGen products from Takeoff Trim,” shared Brent Birdwell, President of Takeoff Trim.

Source: Takeoff Trim
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Well Established European Pilot Training Group, OSM Aviation Academy, is Looking for Head of Theory Operations & Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI)

Sweden and Norway based pilot training group OSM Aviation Academy is looking for a new Head of Theory Operations & Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI). The employment is a full-time, 100% administrative position, located in Arendal, Norway. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“As Head of Theory Operations you report to Managing Director and will lead the theory department at OSM Aviation Academy in Scandinavia. As a nominated person in the ATO, you will hold the responsibility as CTKI and report to the Head of Training in training related matters. You are expected to be a proactive person that can take a lot of responsibility for the theory education, training manual revisions and CAA relations.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Ensure that theory training is performed in accordance with set standard.
  • Ensure theory instructor introduction, coaching and support.
  • Ensure and follow up student progress according to the training manual.
  • Ensure that different learning methods are taken into account.
  • Ensure long term planning of theory resources and input of theory lessons to planning.
  • Ensure theory standardization and supervision of theory instructors according with regulations.
  • Report on theoretical knowledge progress and issues to the HT so that the HT have the correct information and insight to successfully ensure satisfactory integration of flight training in an aircraft or a flight simulation training device (FSTD) and theoretical knowledge instruction.
  • Be part of recruitment of new theory instructors.
  • Keep EBT principles up-to-date.
  • Other responsibilities described in OM, Office Instruction and/or contract.

Qualifications and experience

  • Extensive experience as a theoretical knowledge instructor in the areas relevant for the training provided by the ATO.
  • Former administrative duties and experience are meritorious.
  • Operational experience from the aviation sector is encouraged and appreciated.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with pedagogical education to teach at high school level or above, or those who are willing to pursue such education.
  • Must be eligible to work and live in Norway.

Personal skills and knowledge

  • Well organized and structured.
  • Honest and supportive with good integrity.
  • Possess good social characteristics.
  • Must be proficient in communicating in English, both in speech and writing.
  • Preferably proficient in communicating in a Scandinavian language, both in speech and writing.
  • Proficiency in computer and IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software tools utilized within the company, is a key requirement for this position.
  • Encouraging towards your colleagues and values employee knowledge.
  • You put great value on the knowledge of the employees.
  • Embraces and promotes learning, creativity and growth.
  • You look at mistakes as an opportunity for learning, both in yourself and in others.
  • Work prestigiously and see the employees as the most important resource.
  • Prioritizes effectively.
  • Desire to develop and to learn.”

To learn more about the role and to apply click here.

Source: OSM Aviation Academy
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