Texas – United States based US Aviation Academy (USAA), one of the largest aviation and pilot training organizations in North America which recently announced it had already enrolled more than 400 aspiring pilots to its 2024 flight training courses, is planning to add another 5 to 8 aircraft to its fleet to support the growing demand for airline aligned flight training. In May and June 2024 it took delivery of 6 aircraft including 4 Cessna 172 single engine aircraft and 2 Piper Seminoles.
USAA’s flight training takes place across 6 flight training campuses and is conducted using a fleet of more than 130 training aircraft.
About US Aviation Academy
US Aviation Group came under current ownership in 2006 and has grown from a hand full of Piper Warriors and a Seneca to one of the largest Part 141 flight academies in the country with over 130 aircraft at six locations. US Aviation’s growth is a product of professionalism, a commitment to safety, and excellence in training. These core values have made US Aviation Academy the choice flight training partners for colleges nationwide. In 2021 US Aviation launched its first Part 147 airframe and powerplant mechanic program which is rapidly expanding with three locations.
Source: US Aviation Academy
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates’s pilot recruitment team is conducting a Pilot Roadshow in Canada taking place in the second half of July 2024. Emirates will discuss all aspects of the pilot recruitment process from application to assessment, life as an Emirates Pilot from training to rosters to the benefits and package. All interested pilots and their partners are welcome, no pre-registration required.
- Montreal – 14th & 15th July 2024
- Toronto – 16th & 17th July 2024
- Vancouver – 19th & 20th July 2024
Source: Emirates (Talent Acquisition Partner Katherine Newman)
Photo Credit: Emirates
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Cork, Ireland-based Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has appointed Ioannis Kelektsoglou as its new Deputy Chief Engineer. To know more about AFTA or Mr. Ioannis Kelektsoglou, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.
AFTA is in the process of converting part of its fleet to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This enables AFTA to reduce its carbon emissions during pilot training. In November 2023, AFTA announced the commencement of its transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is an innovative plant-based fuel and can reduce carbon emissions by more than 90%. Through the acquisition of new next generation training aircraft AFTA will ensure an increasing number of its fleet can use SAF.
Source: Ioannis Kelektsoglou (AFTA)
Photo Credit: AFTA
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Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, hosted representatives from Ryanair at its UK campus in June 2024. The UK base marked five years of its flagship Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme in April 2024 and welcomed 20 new trainees in May 2024 at its Gloucestershire Airport base in the United Kingdom.
Skyborne’s UK base offers a UK CAA Integrated ATPL course in which students spend six months doing flight training at Skyborne’s training base in Florida, United States.
Source: Skyborne
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London, United Kingdom – CAE London Gatwick is expanding its team in response to a significant increase in Airbus training programs scheduled over the next 12 months. The center is seeking experienced Airbus instructors for the following contractor and permanent positions:
- SFI/SFE
- TRI/TRE
- For Airbus A320, A330, and A350 training.
CAE’s state-of-the-art Gatwick training facility is approximately three miles from Gatwick airport and is located on Manor Royal Business District. The training centre houses 18 full-flight simulator bays as well Computer Based Training facilities, Airbus and Embraer FTD’s and fully equipped classrooms for advanced pilot and cabin crew training. The CAE London Gatwick training center also has dedicated training facilities for easyJet.
Source: Matt Lee (CAE London Gatwick)
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