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Ireland-based Pilot Training Organization Simtech Aviation Introduces Special Promotion for Early 2025 Training

Dublin, Ireland – Simtech Aviation, an EASA-approved training organization based in Dublin, has announced a special promotion for early 2025 APS and MCC course bookings. The offer is designed to incentivize early registrations for aspiring airline pilots during the festive season.

  • To qualify, candidates must pay a €1000 deposit for any APS or MCC course by December 18, 2024.
  • Eligible courses must be scheduled between January and March 2025.
  • Participants can lock in 2024 pricing for their courses.
  • A complimentary dinner package is included as part of the promotion

Source: Simtech Aviation
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Australian Flight Training Group Welcomes Large New Cohort of Full-Time Student Pilots in December 2024

Bankstown, Australia – Sydney Flight College (SFC Australia), a fast growing Australian flight training group, has shared the arrival of its latest large cohort of full-time student pilots.

In 2023, SFC launched its pilot academy in Tamworth, its second Australian airbase and recorded the following metrics:

  • 295 new students
  • 104 graduated students
  • 15,250 recorded flight hours
  • 40 aircraft
  • 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles

Source: SFC Australia
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CAE is Seeking to Hire a Simulator Technician I for Las Vegas Training Center in December 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician I for its training center in Las Vegas. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting flight simulators and associated systems while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate should have strong IT, software, and troubleshooting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on simulators and systems
  • Diagnose and resolve routine issues with simulation equipment
  • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight tasks, including basic visual alignments
  • Run and analyze Qualification Test Guides (QTGs)
  • Maintain records of maintenance activities using the management system
  • Assist with hardware modifications and simulator refurbishment
  • Provide customer service support and address client needs promptly

Candidate Requirements

  • 2-year technical degree, equivalent training, or military avionics experience
  • Software knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electronics/avionics or automated systems
  • Proficiency in reading schematics and knowledge of analog and digital theory
  • Basic skills in test equipment operation, soldering, and circuit board repair (preferred)
  • Familiarity with PCs and MS Office tools

To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit CAE’s job post.

Source: CAE

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US FFS Training Center FlyRight is Seeking to Hire a Flight Simulator Technician in December 2024

Concord, North Carolina, USA – FlyRight Inc., an FAA-approved 142 Flight Training Center, is seeking a full-time Flight Simulator Technician to support its training operations. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting full-motion flight simulators to ensure functionality, accuracy, and high-quality training standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily tasks to maintain flight simulation equipment
  • Troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve technical issues
  • Utilize specialized test equipment to verify simulator functionality
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Candidate Requirements

  • Expertise in flight simulation and aircraft systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with specialized test equipment
  • Knowledge of aircraft technology and systems
  • Aviation experience or a related field preferred

To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit FlyRight Inc.’s job post.

Source: FlyRight Inc.

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Italian Pilot Training Group Aviomar Flight Academy Welcomes Partner Airline’s Training Leader in December 2024

Rome, Italy – Aviomar Flight Academy hosted Capt. Steve Gibson, Ryanair’s Deputy Head of Training, at its Simulator Training Centre in Monterotondo. The visit provided Ryanair Future Flyer Academy students with valuable insights into Ryanair’s operations and career pathways.

  • Capt. Steve Gibson engaged with students, discussing the pilot selection process, their goals post-training, and career opportunities with Ryanair.
  • The session included a presentation on Ryanair’s growth, future plans, and expansion strategies.
  • The event reinforced Aviomar’s strong collaboration with Ryanair in preparing the next generation of airline pilots.

In November 2024 Aviomar Flight Academy announced that they will be opening a brand-new training centre for aspiring airline pilots at Parma International Airport in 2025. As part of this new investment plan, Aviomar will develop a purpose-built 2000sqm flight training centre in northern Italy with the capacity to train in excess of 150 trainees per year. The training facility will be primarily dedicated to the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy cadet training programmes.

The new base will feature a hangar for the new aircraft fleet and a training centre comprising of flight operations and maintenance offices, classrooms for theoretical instruction and two flight simulators (Diamond DA42 FSTD and Boeing 737-8200 MAX FSTD). The Flight Training Centre will be powered by solar energy produced by the 1,000 m2 of photovoltaic panels embedded in new eco-friendly hangar.

Aviomar Flight Academy has delivered ab-initio training to over a thousand pilots and is the preferred training provider for 12 European operators, including Ryanair, the No. 1 airline in Europe – Aviomar is the only Ryanair official training partner in Italy.

As part of this agreement, the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy flight training courses will be offered not only at the Rome Training Centres but also at the new Parma Flight Training Centre.

Source: Aviomar Flight Academy
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Ryan Aerospace Launches Next-Generation Mixed Reality Flight Simulator

Australia – Ryan Aerospace has unveiled the second-generation Immersive Training Device (ITD) for mixed reality flight simulation. The ITD Gen 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, offering enhanced modularity and reconfigurability for tailored pilot training solutions.

  • The ITD Gen 2 features electric actuators for adjustable seats and rudder pedals, ensuring precise alignment with aircraft-specific seating positions and design eye points.
  • Modular components, including side panel pods and the main instrument panel, allow quick reconfiguration between aircraft types such as the T-38, F-16, and F-22.
  • Each module is independently powered, featuring a dedicated USB hub and ethernet switch for streamlined operation.
  • The ITD Gen 2 is already seeing adoption, with the first units configured for T-38 training soon to be delivered to the US Air Force for Fighter Bomber Fundamentals training.

Statement:

  • “Working very closely with Vertex Solutions and other partners in the US, pre-orders have already been taken and we are about to deliver the first of a number of devices in a T-38 configuration to the US Air Force for their Fighter Bomber Fundamentals training course,” said Managing Director Chris Ryan.

About Ryan Aerospace
Established in 2005, Ryan Aerospace specializes in the design, manufacture and through-life support of realistic, robust, accurate and cost-effective helicopter and jet flight simulators for civil, military and emergency applications.

Source: Ryan Aerospace
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T’way Air Contracts FTD.aero to Supply a B738 Level 4 Flight Training Device to Korea

Seoul, South Korea – T’way Air, one of the fastest-growing low-cost airlines in Asia, has signed a contract with FTD.aero, a Poland based TDM, for the delivery of a Level 4 FTD, modeled after the B738 aircraft.

The decision to choose FTD.aero came after months of extensive evaluation and rigorous testing of various devices available on the market, including a site visit to FTD.aero. T’way Air, aiming to further enhance the quality of its crew training programs, selected FTD.aero’s training solution as the one that best meets the airline’s requirements.

FTD.aero’s non motion simulators are designed to precisely replicate the cockpits and systems of various simulated aircraft available in the company’s offer. Thanks to the modular design and in-field upgrade capabilities, the T’way Air’s new simulator can be adapted in the future to meet the airline’s evolving needs. This flexibility is particularly significant given T’way Air’s plans for fleet growth and modernization in the coming years, ensuring the training infrastructure keeps pace with the airline’s development.

FTD.aero, renowned for its production of advanced Flight Training Devices (FTDs), has gained international recognition for the unparalleled replication of simulated aircraft hardware and software and innovation of its solutions, engineered in-house to ensure highest quality standards, customizations and availability of affordable spare parts, critical for uninterrupted operational readiness for its Clients. The company collaborates with numerous airlines worldwide, with LOT Polish Airlines as one of its strategic partners. This partnership underscores FTD.aero’s commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of both large carriers and rapidly expanding airlines like T’way Air.

“We are delighted to support T’way Air in their ongoing growth and to provide them with tools for effective crew training. We are confident that our simulator will exceed their expectations,” said an Filip Witczak – FTD.aerorepresentative.

This collaboration reaffirms T’way Air’s commitment to developing its training infrastructure and maintaining the highest operational standards, which serve as the foundation for its continued international expansion and  translates into the safety and comfort of our passengers.

Source: FTD.aero
Photo Credit: FTD.aero

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