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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ELITE Simulation Solutions Completes Factory Acceptance for S311 FNPT II Simulator for Czech Flight School

Zurich, Switzerland – ELITE Simulation Solutions AG has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Procedure (FAP) for the S311 FNPT II flight simulator ordered by Volantis Professional Flight School in Brno, Czech Republic. The FAP, finalized on January 17, ensures that the simulator meets all required performance standards and agreed specifications.

About ELITE Simulation Solutions AG
ELITE Simulation Solutions AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and manufacturing of flight simulation devices, providing training tools for both general aviation and professional pilot training institutions worldwide.

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L3Harris Commercial Aviation Holds January 2025 LOI Ceremony for Latest IndiGo Cadet Program Intake

Gurgaon, India – L3Harris Commercial Aviation, a global leader in aviation training solutions, held a Letter of Intent (LOI) ceremony for the latest batch of cadets in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.

The ceremony was attended by leadership teams from L3Harris Commercial Aviation, including Dave Cox who lead’s L3 CAS’s flight training base in Sanford, Florida and IndiGo (Tapas Dey who leads the HR department)

In 2023 IndiGo extended the cadet pilot training program with L3Harris Commercial Aviation.

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South American Country to Hold First Aviation Training Symposium – Details Being Released in February 2025

Colombia – Venturi Aerospace, a provider of virtual training for pilots with a strong focus on Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA), has announced the launch of Colombia’s first Aviation Training Symposium, the Aerospace CBTA Summit 2025. This landmark event aims to shape the future of aviation education by fostering discussions and innovations in Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA).

  • The event will bring together aviation training professionals, educators, and industry leaders to discuss advancements in CBTA methodologies.
  • The summit is designed to address the growing demand for innovative training solutions in the Latin American aviation market.
  • Speaker lineup to be revealed on February 11, 2025.
  • Sponsors to be announced on February 18, 2025.

Source: Venturi Aerospace

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Highlights that Woman Make Up 27 Percent of its Students

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has proudly highlighted a significant milestone from 2024: 27% of its cadets are women. This achievement reflects the academy’s ongoing commitment to empowering women in aviation and fostering gender diversity within the industry.

“5x the Global average. 2x the Indian average. We are proud to be at the forefront of paving the way for more women to take the helm in Indian aviation.” shared Dev Punj, Vice President at CAA.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Funded Avia Solutions Group Abinitio Pilot Training Program Pilot Runway’s Open Door Day Welcomes 100 Aspiring Pilots in Vilnius in January 2025

Vilnius, Lithuania – Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, with a fleet of over 200 aircraft, via its subsidiary BAA Training launched its partially sponsored abinitio program – Pilot Runway – in April 2024. The financed training program with a job guarantee will see the training of 200 new pilots a year to support the Group’s global expansion and growth and will be run in partnership with the Group’s ACMI companies, starting with Avion Express.

Pilot Runway hosted a successful Open Door Day event in Vilnius in January 2025, attracting around 100 aspiring pilots.

  • Attendees toured BAA Training’s facilities, including classrooms, Flight Training Devices (FTDs), and full-flight simulators.
  • Guest speaker First Officer Dagne Dainauskaite, a BAA Training alumna, delivered an inspiring presentation on the pilot profession, sharing insights about the challenges and rewards of the career.
  • The next Pilot Runway event is scheduled for Warsaw.

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US Flight Training Group Hillsboro Aero Academy is Seeking to Hire a Maintenance Manager in 2025

Oregon, United States – based Hillsboro Aero Academy (HAA), a U.S.-based leading provider of helicopter and airplane pilot career training, shared that it is seeking to hire a Maintenance Manager to be based in Redmond, Oregon. Please see an extract of the job position below.

Hillsboro Aero Academy is hiring a Maintenance Manager to oversee production, safety, and quality standards for its Part 145 Repair Station. The academy operates a diverse fleet, including Cessna, Piper, and Robinson Helicopters, flying over 80,000 hours annually. This role is critical to ensuring efficient maintenance operations and compliance with FAA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure shop productivity while maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Oversee maintenance of training aircraft (Cessna and Piper)
  • Assign jobs, manage workloads, and schedule maintenance, repairs, and projects
  • Provide technical support to mechanics and flight school students
  • Coordinate off-site repairs with staff and vendors
  • Forecast and plan scheduled maintenance for the fleet
  • Maintain shop cleanliness and manage interaction with dispatch staff
  • Spend 70% of time on the shop floor

Candidate Requirements

Required

  • FAA A&P Certificate
  • At least 2 years of experience working with similar piston aircraft
  • General aviation piston airplane and helicopter experience in a production shop
  • Experience working in a Part 145 Repair Station
  • Proven leadership ability

Preferred

  • FAA IA Certificate
  • 5+ years of experience with the same fleet type
  • Experience supervising employees in a shop environment

Benefits Offered

  • Affordable healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO: 20 days (in first 2 years), 25 days (after 2 years), 30 days (after 5 years)
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • 2-week sabbatical after 5 years
  • Discounted flight training
  • Employee recognition program

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

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy

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