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Digital Airline Pilot Development Platform Unveils New Features

The Airline Pilot Club (APC), a respected authority in high-quality airline pilot development, has announced a pioneering approach to help address the ongoing global pilot shortage.

“We are entering a new era in aviation where traditional methods of pilot recruitmentand training are no longer sufficient to meet the industry’s demands,” said Captain Andy O’Shea, CEO at APC. “Our solution is grounded in a holistic perspective that considers the entire lifecycle of pilot development. This comprehensive approach allows us to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled and diverse pilots, helping ensurethe industry’s future growth.”

APC’s integrated end-to-end strategy and underlying technology helps connect aspiring pilots to a network of high-quality Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and ultimately to hiring airlines. Throughout the pilot’s training and career, APC offers continuous support.

“The result of this interconnected community can be more efficient and effective training, reduced cost, and a faster career progression,” Capt. O’Shea said.

The APC community incorporates:

Aspiring Pilots: APC offers aspiring pilots a clear pathway to success. By engaging with potential aviators early in their education, providing guidance, and offering scholarships, APC is nurturing a new generation of skilled pilots who are ready tomeet the industry’s demands. This approach not only ensures top-notch training but also makes the journey towards becoming a pilot more accessible and inclusive.

Approved Training Organizations (ATOs): Partnering with premier Approved Training Organizations (ATOs), APC ensures flight training schools have access tocutting-edge resources and standardized training programs that meet the industry’s highest benchmarks. This collaboration empowers ATOs to produce pilots who are not only technically proficient but also possess the resilience and adaptability required in today’s aviation landscape.

Airlines: For airlines, APC’s end-to-end approach translates to a stronger and more diverse pool of talent. Airlines benefit from a pipeline of skilled pilots who are well-prepared to embrace the challenges of modern aviation. APC’s commitment to diversity ensures that airlines can tap into a broader talent pool, enriching theirworkforce with varied perspectives and experiences.

APC’s holistic approach revolves around these key pillars:

1. Early Engagement: APC engages with potential pilots at an early stage, introducing them to the exciting opportunities in aviation. By partnering with schools and educational institutions, APC sparks curiosity and interest, ignites their passion, and provides resources for those considering a career as a pilot.
2. Comprehensive Training: Recognizing that effective pilot training is thecornerstone of a successful aviation career, APC collaborates with ApprovedTraining Organizations (ATOs) to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant training programs. This ensures that pilots are well prepared for the challenges of themodern aviation environment.
3. Career Development: Beyond initial training, APC offers ongoing professional development programs that cater to pilots’ evolving needs. From mentorship initiatives to specialized training modules, APC supports pilots throughout their careers, facilitating skill enhancement and career progression.
4. Diversity and Inclusion: APC’s solution emphasizes the importance of diversity inthe aviation industry. By actively promoting inclusivity and encouraging underrepresented groups to pursue aviation careers, APC contributes to buildinga workforce that reflects the world it serves.
5. Technology-Driven Integration: APC leverages advanced technologies, such as data analytics and artificial intelligence, to optimize pilot recruitment, training, andongoing performance assessment. These technologies enhance decision-makingprocesses and ensure efficient training outcomes.
6. Sustainable Growth: APC’s holistic approach extends beyond immediate solutions, aiming for long-term growth. By addressing the entire pilot supply chain, we are laying a foundation for a sustainable and thriving aviation industry.

APC’s comprehensive integrated portfolio for pilots, flight schools and airlines currently features:

APC Engage – a comprehensive pilot recruitment platform connecting aspiring pilots with partner flight schools and hiring airlines. It provides a user-friendly interface to enable candidates to apply to opportunities in the aviation industry, and helps airlines streamline their hiring process.

APC Train – comprehensive flight training for Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) licenses through high-quality partner flight schools which have been thoroughly vetted by APC subject experts.

APC Track – a cutting-edge, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted airline tracking system to monitor and manage pilots’ progress – ensuring compliance with training requirements, certifications, and ongoing performance evaluations.

APC Select – a specialized service for airlines to efficiently select the best-suited candidates for pilot positions. Includes assessment tools, interviews, and evaluations for informed hiring decisions.

APC Mentor – ongoing support and guidance to pilots throughout their careers.Including mentorship programs, resources, and a network of experienced professionals to help pilots excel in their commercial aviation roles.

APC Consult – expert consultancy services to Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and airlines to optimize training programs, improve operations, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

“APC’s innovative approach not only addresses the immediate pilot shortage butalso fosters a resilient aviation industry that can adapt to changing dynamics,” said O’Shea. “By taking a holistic view of the pilot supply chain, APC is committed to helping shape the future of aviation.”

About Airline Pilot Club

APC is a respected authority in aviation training and pilot development. With a vision to help reshape aviation’s talent landscape, APC adopts a holistic approach that encompasses pilot recruitment, training, ongoing professional development, diversity, and technological integration. Through innovative solutions and strategic collaborations, APC is dedicated to ensuring a skilled, diverse, and resilient pilot workforce for the future.

Source: Airline Pilot Club

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Airline Academy’s UK Campus Rated as ‘Exceeding Expectations’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate

L3Harris Airline Academy announced that following a recent visit by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), they have once again been rated as ‘exceeding expectations’.

The ISI is an approved Educational Oversight body authorised by the Home Office to inspect privately funded further education colleges and English language schools in England and Wales offering courses on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. It is designed to improve the quality of education on offer to international students who attend UK colleges through student visas.

Summary of Findings of the ISI:

  • The college exceeds expectations. At the previous inspection of 23 – 25 November 2021 the college was found to exceed expectations and the quality of education as judged at that time has been maintained.
  • The quality of the curriculum, teaching and learners’ achievements is excellent. Trainees are very well educated in accordance with their aim to successfully progress into the aviation industry. The curriculum is very well organized and is highly effective in meeting the requirements of the UK CAA, EASA and other regulatory aviation organisations. Courses on offer to students on Student visas meet the definition of an approved qualification, as set out in the Home Office guidance. Initial assessment prior to, and on arrival, is excellent and is highly effective in ensuring trainees have the ability to successfully complete their course and go on to fly with major airlines. Overall, teaching is excellent. Instructors have excellent subject knowledge, experience in the aviation industry and use effective teaching methods to motivate and involve the trainees in their learning. As a result, trainees make excellent progress across the range of courses. Trainees’ achievement and attendance rates are very high.
  • Arrangements for the health, safety and welfare of trainees are excellent. Health and safety at both centres is very well managed and monitored. The academy’s buildings are very well maintained and provide an excellent environmer for trainees to learn and staff to work. Detailed health and safety policies and procedures are implemented effectively at both centres to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for trainees and staff. Fire precautions, drills and evacuations are systematically undertaken and are clearly understood by all trainees and staff. Trainee registration and attendance records are excellent. They are accurate, very well managed and are highly effective in monitoring attendance and taking any necessary action. Procedures for reporting to the Home Office are highly secure. Pastoral support and guidance for the trainees is excellent and fully supports the academy’s aims. Relationships between instructors and trainees are excellent. Trainees report that they feel safe and very well supported.
  • The effectiveness of governance, leadership and management is excellent. The board of directors provide excellent oversight and discharge their responsibilities well for financial planning and investment in the future. They are highly effective in ensuring that high levels of education, welfare, health and safety are maintained. A clear vision for the academy is shared by all staff, who work very well together for the good of the trainees. A comprehensive and well-developed management structure, with clear roles and responsibilities, ensures that the academy is very well run and meets all its legal obligations. The academy is very successful in attracting and retaining highly qualified and experienced instructors and other staff. Procedures for the recruitment of staff are excellent, in accordance with legal requirements, with all appropriate checks undertaken. As a result, all required employment and suitability checks are completed on staff before their employment is confirmed.

L3Harris CTS Airline and Academy Training Ltd (formerly L3 CTS AAT Ltd) is a wholly owned subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. The academy is a division within L3Harris Commercial Training Solutions Limited (L3Harris CTS) and provides training to pilots at all stages of their career from ab-initio (Airline Academy) to the post qualification training (Airline Training) of pilots and examiners on behalf of the UK CAA, EASA and other regulators globally. In 2023, L3Harris became an accredited recruitment partner of British Airways and TUI which allows both airlines to select students from the Graduate Placement Pool or select high performing students currently within the training system.

Source: L3Harris Airline Academy
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Southeast Asian Pilot Simulator Training Center Shares Interview with MPL Cadets

Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training’s full flight simulator training center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam BAA Training Vietnam shared a video interview with its MPL Batch 1 cadets who are about to finish their theoretical training and are set to begin their flight training journey in Spain in November. Check out the video below.

On January 12, 2023, the MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) program of Bamboo Airways and BAA Training was officially approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), becoming the first and only program of such type in Vietnam.

BAA Training Vietnam, a leading pilot training center, and Bamboo Airways, a 5 star-oriented full-service carrier, have signed a 3-year cooperation agreement defining BAA Training Vietnam as a prestigious partner of Bamboo Airways for training initial cadets for MPL program, the first of its kind in the Vietnamese aviation market.

The future Bamboo Airways’ pilots will be completing the MPL program, fully approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on January 12, 2023. Bamboo Airways has become Vietnam’s first and only airline to deliver an exceptional MPL program. Initially, the plan is to train approximately 100 student pilots within 3 years, from 2023 to 2025.

Vytautas Jankauskas, CEO of BAA Training Vietnam, says: “Both BAA Training and Bamboo Airways share the same values. They ensure initial cadets get high-quality, comprehensive training complying with the industry regulatory requirements, where aviation safety practices play a fundamental role. Our collaboration with Bamboo Airways allows us to combine our efforts and introduce a new MPL training program following EASA’s rules and regulations. We expect to have a new generation of pilots to serve the airline industry in Vietnam.”

“We especially appreciate Bamboo Airways’ transparency, willingness to take an innovative approach, and use of modern business management methods. The newly launched MPL program will allow us to contribute to developing the Vietnamese aviation sector by preparing self-disciplined pilots with the right skillset ready to work in a complex operational environment,” he added.

Nguyen Manh Quan, CEO of Bamboo Airways, says: “The MPL program conducted by Bamboo Airways and BAA Training is the first and only comprehensive initial cadet training program in Vietnam. We hope that this advanced and cost-optimized program will open the door for Vietnamese student pilots to realize their dream of conquering the sky.

We are now strengthening our time-tested partnership with BAA Training with the new MPL training program. This will significantly assist us in shaping a new generation of professional and skillful pilots meeting international standards to best serve both domestic and international markets. Our cooperation with such a prestigious aviation service provider marks the next milestone in Bamboo Airways’ roadmap toward the self-provided pilot source”.

The MPL program is designed to bring advanced pilot training methods with many outstanding advantages. The training time is optimized to 18 months, following modern European standards, along with up to 30% cost savings compared to traditional training programs. 100% of graduated student pilots will be guaranteed jobs with one of the most attractive benefit policies in Vietnam’s aviation market.

The launch of the MPL program is another step in strengthening the existing partnership between Bamboo Airways and BAA Training, the beginning of which dates back to 2019. Since then, BAA Training Vietnam has been supporting Bamboo Airways’ pilots with Airbus A320 full flight simulator training and arranged Type Rating training for Embraer aircraft type with the help of its partnership network in Europe.

Source: BAA Training Vietnam

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Simulator Manufacturer True Course Simulations Announces ITD Deployment to New Zealand Flight School

True Course Simulations (TCS) is excited to announce its new partnership with Nelson Aviation College (NAC) in New Zealand. The flight school recently took delivery of its first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

TCS designs and manufactures motion ITDs for C172 and DA40 aircraft. These ITDs provide a realistic and immersive flight training experience for students, allowing them to practice and hone their skills in a safe and controlled environment. TCS also offers a full Private Pilot courseware solution that is delivered by a virtual instructor. This syllabus, of over 70 lessons, provides students with unlimited opportunities to practice and receive real-time feedback. In addition, the embedded Learning Management System (LMS) also allows instructors and managers to monitor student progress and identify students who are doing well and those who may benefit from additional support.

Source: True Course Simulations
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