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Australian Flight Training Group SFC to Invest 15 Million into Expanding Training infrastructure

Tamworth, Australia – Sydney Flight College (SFC) is expanding its operations at the Tamworth pilot training facility, aiming to increase student intake sixfold and invest millions in infrastructure, aircraft, and simulators over the next three years.

  • SFC welcomed its first cohort of 16 students in July 2024 and has increased its intake to 33 students this year.
  • The college plans to expand to four intakes per year, reaching 200 students annually by 2027.
  • By the end of 2025, nearly 100 students are expected to be in training concurrently.
  • SFC has invested between $5–$6 million in its Tamworth academy, with further planned investments of approximately $15 million.
  • The investment includes acquiring new aircraft, simulators, and facility upgrades.
  • The New South Wales Government contributed $1.1 million through the Regional Job Creation Fund, matched by SFC’s investment.
  • The college plans to move its operations from Bankstown to Tamworth and expand its fleet from 8 to 30 aircraft.
  • SFC is also launching an in-house maintenance organisation under its parent company, Schofields Flying Club.
  • The maintenance division aims to provide component repairs and overhauls, improving aircraft availability for students.
  • Singapore Flying College is expected to become the Tamworth’s facility’s second tenant, though no official confirmation has been made.

Statements:

  • “SFC will be taking four intakes a year to Tamworth, growing to 200 students.” – Joseph Pilo, CEO, Sydney Flight College.
  • “The NSW Government also invested through the Regional Job Creation Fund. They gave us $1.1 million, then SFC had to do a counter investment to buy the aircraft and the simulators we need.” – Joseph Pilo
  • “This is the first time in the history of the Schofields Flying Club, since its establishment in 1969, the first time they’ve had their own maintenance shop.” – Scott Pringle, SFC Board Member.
  • “Facilities out here are purpose-built for pilot training, so to be able to use a facility like this and grow it back to its former glory is exceptional.” – Andrew McIntosh, Head of Operations, SFC.

About Sydney Flight College (SFC)
Sydney Flight College (SFC), based in Australia, provides pilot training for aspiring commercial and airline pilots.

Source: The Northern Daily Leader
Photo Credit: Sydney Flight College

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Leading Airline Aligned Flight Training Organisation FTEJerez is Seeking to Hire Flight Instructors in 2025

Jerez, Spain – one of Europe’s largest flight training organisation’s and a preferred flight training partner to airlines such as British Airways, Ryanair, Volotea, Norwegian, Vueling Aer Lingus and a few others – FTEJerez is seeking to hire flight instructors as it grow’s its fleet including the recently announced order for 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft.

Selected candidates will be flying FTE’s fleet of PA28 and DA42 aircraft

FTEJerez is seeking instructors that meet the following entry requirements:

  • EASA Commercial Pilots Licence (current).
  • Valid Instrument and Flight Instructor ratings.
  • Class 1 Medical.
  • Non-native English-speaking instructors must hold a valid ICAO ELP qualification at level 5 or 6.
  • (Optional but preferred) IRI, ME CRI, CPL FE, IRE, FIC or FIE qualifications

FTEJerez offers:

  • An attractive remuneration packages. A fixed salary plus a variable component depending upon individual productivity.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Pension plan.
  • High quality of life in, not only one of Europe’s most beautiful locations, with a wonderful climate, but also with one of the lowest costs of living.

“At FTEJerez we recruit professionals at various levels of experience and, for the right candidates, we are willing to sponsor the necessary ratings to meet our requirements and arrange work permits for non-EU residents.” states FTEJerez.

For more information kindly contact FTEJerez recruitment@ftejerez.com or visit their career website.

About FTEJerez
With over 30 years at the forefront of flight training and more than 3,000 graduated pilots now flying for the world’s leading airlines, FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe, S.L.) has established itself as one of the most respected and exclusive flight training organization. Specializing in ab initio ATPL and MPL training programs for aspiring pilots and airline cadets, FTEJerez offers a comprehensive range of aviation training services. These include airline pilot training, Air Traffic Control programs, and bespoke solutions tailored to corporate clients, in partnership with some of the most prominent airlines in the world. With a commitment to excellence, FTEJerez ensures that its students receive world-class training in a state-of-the-art environment.

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Indian Pilot Training Group FSTC Launches 2025 Valentine Offer for CPL Holders to Gain FFS Time

Delhi, India – FSTC, an Indian aviation training group operating both flight schools and full flight simulator training centers, has launched a marketing campaign “Valentine Offer for current and aspiring Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders” providing time on a full flight simulator in its Delhi or Hyderabad training center’s.

  • The offer is open to CPL holders or those with 150+ flying hours
  • Participants will get a 20-minute flight experience in a FFS
  • The offer is valid for one month, with slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration closes on February 13, and 10 candidates will be selected through a lucky draw.

Source: FSTC
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UK FTO Euro Flight Training Appoints 2025 General Manager

United Kingdom – Solent Airport based DTO and ATO flight school Euro Flight Training has appointed George Coe as its new General Manager. Coe, an experienced aviation professional, aims to contribute to flight training at all levels and support the next generation of aviators.

Euro Flight Training is approved by the UK CAA (ATO and DTO for all training). As well as offering training for the PPL and LAPL, the organisation is approved to offer training for the Instrument Rating (single and multi engine, also CB IR) as well as multi engine class ratings and CPL courses. Both its single engine and multi engine Diamond simulators are fully FNPT II approved and can be used for all training requirements from approved training to refresher sessions, familiarisation and differences training or the revalidation of ratings.

Source: George Coe
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