Global – Commercial aviation solutions provider and pilot training group Acron Aviation announced an agreement with Indian flight training provider Flightrule Aviation Services, to train New Zealand flight trained cadets at its state-of-the-art London Training Center near Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom.
Under this three-year training agreement, Acron Aviation will provide Type Ratings to graduates of the Flightrule – IndiGo Pilot Cadet Program. Type Ratings are tailored to IndiGo training requirements to ensure all new pilots meet the standards of India’s largest airline by fleet size.
Dave Coward, GM & VP Training Services, Acron Aviation said: “This multi-year agreement with one of India’s leading pilot training organisations supports our company vision, to become the unconventional top-tier partner of choice for customers across the globe. We welcome Flightrule’s next generation of IndiGo pilots to our state-of-the-art training facility and are committed to ensuring their seamless transition to the flight deck.”
CEO of Flightrule and Captain, Rahul Monga commenting on the partnership, added: “With over thirty years of experience in the aviation industry, we sought a partner that could provide tailored, flexible, and trusted programs. Acron Aviation, with its rich history in pilot training, excels in all these areas. We look forward to having them alongside us on this journey as we continue to address the ongoing pilot shortage, which is a core part of our company ethos.”
Headquartered in New Delhi, and with offices in Singapore, Flightrule Aviation Services provides technology-led pilot training solutions. In 2019, the company began its collaboration with India’s largest airline, IndiGo, and New Zealand based, International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) to launch an IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.
Acron Aviation provides a full range of pilot training services from its London and Bangkok training centers including: Type Ratingfor Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, and ATR 72-500/600, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
About Acron Aviation
Acron Aviation is strategically aligned to deliver world-leading commercial aviation solutions designed to serve aircraft operators and airframe manufacturers across the globe. Our expertise extends to multiple facets of commercial aviation from OEM certified avionics to state-of-the-art simulation devices, best-in-class pilot training and market-leading flight data analytics. With a global footprint, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers operations and further our mission of innovating to create safer skies.
About Flightrule Aviation Services
Flightrule Aviation Services provides technology-led aviation training solutions for pilots. Flightrule Aviation Services LLP was established in 2017 to impart quality Aviation training to budding pilots in India. The company is the brainchild of Ms Anu Alagh and Capt Rahul Monga. Capt Rahul Monga is a world record holder Pilot from the Indian Air Force and holds a EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Instructor rating, A New Zealand CPL, and an Indian ATPL (H). The company has so far coached 100s of students in clearing the DGCA CPL and the ATPL exams. In 2019, joined hands with IndiGo airlines and NZICPA for the conduct of the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.
The Cadet Program is a structured initiative designed to ensure that young pilots are trained to meet the exacting standards of the airline. Cadets undergo a rigorous selection process and receive extensive training, with continuous monitoring by the airline’s training team. This approach ensures that the airline’s philosophy and high standards are instilled in trainees from the outset of their training.
Around 40% of the selected cadets are young women, chosen solely on the basis of merit. This reflects a positive shift toward greater gender equality, which is increasingly evident in various spheres of life.
Source: Acron Aviation
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