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Belgian Flight School Announces Upcoming Participation at Pilot Expo 2025 at Brussels Airport in February 2025

Brussels, Belgium – Skywings Flight Training, the largest flight school in Belgium, has announced its participation in the Pilot Expo 2025, set to take place at Skyhall, Brussels Airport, on February 21-22, 2025. The event marks the first time the Pilot Expo will be hosted in Belgium, bringing together aviation professionals and aspiring pilots.

  • Skywings Flight Training will showcase its training offerings, including the Brussels Airlines Cadet Program.
  • The event provides an opportunity for future airline pilots to connect with industry leaders and explore pilot training pathways.
  • As a key participant, Skywings aims to share insights into its comprehensive training programs tailored for aspiring professional pilots.

About Skywings Flight Training
Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Skywings Flight Training is the largest flight school in the country, specializing in professional pilot training programs. Its offerings include tailored cadet programs in partnership with major airlines, including Brussels Airlines.

Source: Skywings Flight Training
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US Pilot and Aircraft Maintenance Training Group Spartan Announces in 2024 New Director of Business Development

USA – Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has announced the appointment of Jim Borgaard as its new Director of Business Development. Borgaard will play a key role in advancing the college’s collaboration with the Atlas Cadet Academy to prepare aspiring aviation professionals for careers at Atlas Air.

  • Borgaard’s role will focus on expanding opportunities for students in the Atlas Cadet Academy, offering a streamlined pathway to employment with Atlas Air after successful completion of training.
  • The flight training component of the program will be conducted at Illinois Aviation Academy, located at DuPage Airport in Illinois.
  • The partnership aims to address the growing demand for qualified pilots while providing a structured career pathway within the aviation sector.

Statement:

  • “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Business Development at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology! In this role, I’ll be working to provide the opportunity for aspiring aviation professionals to join the Atlas Cadet Academy with a pathway to Atlas Air upon successful completion of the training program,” shared Jim Borgaard.

About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was established in 1928 and boasts a rich history in aviation education. Through the years, we’ve had the privilege of training over 100,000 pilots and technicians from the United States and over 40 other countries. We take pride in offering training options at four campus locations throughout the United States, including Tulsa, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and Denver areas.

Source: Jim Borgaard (Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology)
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Global Pilot Training Group, BAA Training, Signs MPL Program Partnership with Spanish Airline Volotea

BAA Training announced it has signed an agreement with Volotea to provide job-guaranteed MPL pilot training 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-engine aircraft, and multi-engine flight training on FNPT device, as well as aircraft type-specific full flight simulator training. This will fully prepare them to operate within Volotea-specific procedures.

BAA Training aims to train around 30 students per year with the cadet program with the first batch starting in February 2025.

“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.

Source: BAA Training
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Australian RMIT University Aviation Academy Partners with Leidos Australia to Offer Aviation Scholarships in 2025

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – RMIT will again partner with Leidos Australia to offer scholarships to students completing an aviation degree in 2025. The program will be expanded to offer more than $150,000 across six scholarships, to bolster the pipeline of highly skilled aviation professionals in Australia.  

Amber Kennett, who was among this year’s inaugural scholarship recipients, undertook specialised flight training, site visits and mentorship opportunities. 

“When I first started studying, I wasn’t aware of the many different career paths that are available to me. The Leidos scholarship has really allowed me to consider other streams within the industry, as alternatives to airline flying,” she said. 

“The scholarship has also offered opportunities to connect with industry professionals and a range of experiences, including special mission training flights.”   

The scholarship is just one of RMIT’s industry partnerships in aviation, ensuring students have greater study options, stronger skillsets and broader career pathways. 

“We want to help address workforce challenges and futureproof the aviationindustry, which is why we’re ensuring RMIT graduates are ready for jobs in Australia and across the region,” RMIT Aviation Academy Director Lea Vesic said. 

“We’re excited to further expand our investment in this important partnership with RMIT, which is ultimately an investment in our future aviators,” Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams said. 

Source: RMIT
Photo Credit: RMIT

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