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Select Aviation College Hosts Porter Airlines for Destination Porter 2025 Mentorship Event

Canada – Select Aviation College recently hosted an exclusive event in partnership with Porter Airlines, highlighting the Destination Porter mentoring program—a strategic career pathway designed for student pilots enrolled in the college’s Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) program.

  • Destination Porter connects student pilots with experienced Porter Airlines pilots, offering mentorship, career guidance, and preparation for key stages in their aviation journey.
  • Eligible student pilots can apply for a First Officer position with Porter after logging 500 to 750 flight hours. Successful candidates receive a conditional job offer, contingent upon passing the Transport Canada IATRA/ATPL exams.
  • Representatives from Porter Airlines’ recruitment team—Rima Rebello, Ola Sawyerr, and Yvonne Tsang—participated in the event, providing students with industry insights and networking opportunities.
  • Five Select Aviation College students—Jin Qian, Jean-François Binette, Raymond Kisyanga, Thomas Jaramillo, and Diego Rodriguez—have been selected for the Destination Porter program for 2024.
  • Applications for the 2025 intake are open until April 30, 2025, with final selections to be confirmed in early June 2025. Eligible students must maintain a minimum 80% average and complete their training within the prescribed timeline.

Statement:
“The Destination Porter program offers our student pilots a direct pathway to a rewarding career in commercial aviation. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing high-quality training and tangible opportunities for our students,” said a spokesperson from Select Aviation College.

Source: Select Aviation College
Photo Credit: Select Aviation College

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US Pilot Training Organization AeroStar Training Services Announces 2025 ATP-CTP Scholarship for Female Pilots

Kissimmee, Florida, USA – AeroStar Training Services has announced its ATP-CTP Scholarship for 2025, aimed at supporting female pilots in their journey toward earning an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

  • Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on how the scholarship will help them achieve their aviation career goals.
  • Deadline for submission: March 13, 2025.
  • Eligibility criteria:
    • Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot License.
    • Must be female.
    • Must attend the WAI (Women in Aviation International) 2025 Conference.

Source: AeroStar Training Services
Photo Credit: AeroStar Training Services

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Flight Simulator Advisor SGA Worldwide Shares 2025 Outlook

USA – headquartered SGA Worldwide, a flight simulator advisor and broker, has shared its outlook for 2025.

“2025 will be the year where more training devices change ownership than any other year in our 35 year history. We are aware of more ATO’s, 142’s (FAA part 142 training companies), and other third party training companies that are considering possible ownership changes than anytime we can remember.” stated Richard Johnson.

SGA Worldwide (FKA Stan Garst & Associates) has performed over 700 training device valuations exceeding $5.5 billion of value over the past 30 years, $230 million in 2024.

SGA Worldwide has been serving the simulation and training industry for over 30 years. SGA buys, sells, finances, and leases FFS worldwide.

Source: SGA Worldwide

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