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L3Harris Flight Academy Hosts Town Hall Event with Cadets from 4 Airlines in December 2024

Sanford, Florida, USA – L3Harris Flight Academy continues to foster strong relationships with its airline partner students through regular Town Hall meetings. The December 2024 forum, involving cadets from All Nippon Airways (ANA), Korean Aerospace University (KAU), IndiGo, and Air India, offer an opportunity to discuss training progress and gather valuable feedback.

  • Student Feedback – Cadets highlighted three key reasons they value their training experience at L3Harris:
    • Favorable weather enabling more frequent flying days.
    • A large fleet ensuring high aircraft availability for training.
    • Friendly and accommodating Academy staff who enhance the learning environment.

Source: L3Harris Flight Academy Announcement

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CAE is Seeking Candidates for Assistant Flight Instructor Roles at Indian FTO in December 2024

Gondia, Maharashtra, India – CAE is seeking Assistant Flight Instructors / CPL holders (freshers or experienced) for its training programs at its flight training facility in India: CAE Gondia. The role focuses on delivering high-quality flight, simulator, and ground instruction to students while promoting professional behavior and strict adherence to safety standards and aviation regulations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Current Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Assistant Flight Instructor (AFI) Rating (mandatory)
  • Endorsement on DA-40 aircraft (required)
  • No aircraft accident or aviation violation convictions
  • Previous experience as a trainer or teacher is advantageous
  • Familiarity with MS Word and MS Outlook

Key Duties

  • Provide practical and simulator flight instruction per CAE Global Academy standards
  • Monitor and assist students to ensure satisfactory progress within course timelines
  • Promote and model professional and safe behavior as per CAE’s Safety Management System
  • Complete student and flight-related records accurately and on time
  • Attend instructor development meetings, open days, and trade shows as required
  • Identify and suggest improvements to training standards and safety practices

To learn more about the role and to apply, please visit the CAE careers LinkedIn page.

Source: CAE

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US Flight Training Group, Infinity Flight Group, Appoints New Chief Flight Instructor in December 2024

New Jersey, United States based Infinity Flight Group, one of the largest privately owned flight schools on the east coast of the United States, has appointed Kyle Portela for the role as Chief Flight Instructor. Portela’s extensive experience in flight training and leadership positions him well to oversee the instruction and operations at Infinity Flight Group, a premier provider of professional flight training Infinity Flight Group operates over 50 aircraft, including Cessna 172 and Piper Seminole models.

To learn more about Infinity Flight Group or Mr Portela, connect with him via LinkedIn.

Source: Kyle Portela (Infinity Flight Group)

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Airbus Strengthens Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Riyadh Headquarters Leadership in 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Airbus has announced the appointment of Eid Al Qahtani as President of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The appointment reflects Airbus’ commitment to expanding its presence in the Kingdom and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.

  • Leadership Appointment: Al Qahtani brings over 20 years of leadership experience, including his previous role as Head of Operations for Airbus Helicopters in Riyadh. His appointment aims to drive Airbus’ business growth in the region.
  • Regional Goals: The Riyadh headquarters aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to expand air connectivity to over 250 destinations and invest up to $100 billion in aviation infrastructure.
  • Workforce and Localization: Airbus employs more than 350 people in Saudi Arabia, with 30% being Saudi nationals. Through its partnerships, including the Industrial Participation (IP) agreement signed in January 2024, Airbus is actively contributing to localizing aerospace expertise and technology.

Statement’s

  • “I am honored to be leading Airbus from our new Riyadh Headquarters and look forward to further consolidating Airbus’ presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is a most strategic market for us. Our aim is to continue supporting Saudi Arabia’s long-term goals, whilst inspiring the next generation of Saudi leaders in the aerospace sector,” said Eid Al Qahtani.

Source: Airbus and Local Media Reporting

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