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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Appoints Vice President Operations in 2024

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 appointed Aniruddha Bose as Vice President Operations in October 2024. Mr Bose was previously Vice President Strategy and Systems.

“Looking forward to playing my part in ensuring operating excellence and creating long term value for all stakeholders as we enter an exciting growth phase in Indian Aviation.” shared Mr Bose.

To learn more about Mr Bose or Chimes Aviation Academy you can connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.

Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based Flight School Tayaran is Seeking a Chief Flight Instructor in 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based aviation and flight training organisation the National Aviation Academy (Tayaran) is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“The Chief Flight Instructor oversees all fixed-wing (airplane) training at The National Aviation Academy.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Hold a GACA commercial pilot certificate (with multi-engine and instrument ratings) or an ATP certificate, and, a current flight instructor certificate.

B. Flight experience:

1. At least 2 000 hours as PIC; and

2. Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of—

i. At least 3 years and a total of 1 000 flight hours; or

ii. At least 1 500 flight hours.

3. (At least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions;

4. Instrument flight instructor experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of—

iii. At least 2 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or

iv. At least 400 flight hours.

RESPONSIBILITES

A. Responsible for instructor training and standardization

  • Ensure each CFI and ground instructor passes an initial proficiency check for each authorized aircraft.
  • Ensure each CFI and ground instructor passes an initial proficiency check for each authorized course.
  • For all aircraft and courses, complete a proficiency check every 12 months after the initial test was accomplished.
  • Document all training completed for these items.

B. Responsible for student training records

  • Ensure enrollment and graduation certificates are completed and stored.
  • Complete required 60-day audit of electronic records database.

C. Responsible for training procedures

  • Cooperates with the Training Manager in administering Student Counseling Reports when necessary.

D. Document owner for:

1. Training Manual

2. All fixed-wing TCOs

3. All fixed-wing Standardization Manuals

4. All fixed-wing aircraft checklists

E. Certify each student’s training record, graduation certificate, stage check and recommendation for course completion. The Chief Flight Instructor may assign these duties to the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor.

F. for the training course that instructor is to be assigned and recurrent . The Chief Flight Instructor may delegate authority for conducting flight proficiency checks to the Assistant Chief Instructor.

G. Ensure each student accomplishes the required stage checks and maintains standardized school procedures acceptable to GACA. The Chief Flight Instructor may delegate authority for conducting stage checks and end-of-course tests to the Assistant Chief Instructor or check instructor.

H. The Chief Flight Instructor or Assistant Chief Flight Instructor will be available at the school or available by telephone, radio or by email any time training is being given.

I. Conduct instructor performance evaluations, which include:

  • Monthly observation of each instructor to include one ground briefing and one flight lesson, at minimum.
  • Formal written review every six months.

J. Instructor Staff Management

  • Coordinates all instructor leave requests with the Training Manager to ensure proper coverage.”

For more information or to apply kindly contact Tayaran directly.

Source: Tayaran

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Symbiotics Reflects on Key Learnings and Insights from the European Association for Aviation Psychology Conference 2024

Members of Symbiotics’ psychology team – Associate Aviation Psychologist Aleksandra Kapela, Psychology Consultant Caroline Creane and Assistant Assessment Psychologist Klara Jirakova, headed out to the recent European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP) Conference, that happened over September 23-26 2024 in the beautiful city of Athens.

The EAAP Conference was its most successful gathering yet with over 350 attendees and showcasing the largest number of submitted papers to date. This event brought together a diverse mix of professionals, including psychologists, human factors personnel, airline HR representatives and industry experts, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Key Findings and Discussions

The conference centred around critical themes in aviation psychology, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the hottest topic across multiple streams alongside increasing automation, training and cognitive skills, selection and mental well-being. The Monday workshop on selection allowed for an excellent exchange of ideas and expectations between industry professionals, coming after the hugely successful EAAP Selection Seminar in 2023 and the release of EASA’s findings report on the psychological assessment regulation implementation earlier this year.  Discussions within the Symbiotics team at the event also highlighted the demand for greater cabin crew visibility in the aviation psychology world, as the majority of talks primarily centred on pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC).

A notable presence of industry representatives, including key players like Qatar Airways, Wizz Air, SunExpress, and Turkish Airlines, underlined the growing interest in the intersection of psychology and aviation performance, and it was fantastic to see so many different nationalities at the conference, from Europe and beyond, coming together to share their expertise and build relationships with their peers.

Award-Winning Research & Invaluable Insights

The conference celebrated outstanding research contributions, with Monica Martinussen being awarded “Best Paper 2022” for her team’s longitudinal study on predicting commercial pilot training performance. This research demonstrated the predictive power of cognitive and psychomotor assessments, and it was great to see a predictive validity study taking centre stage, particularly when reflecting on the considerable challenges that come with collecting performance data beyond the point of selection.

There were other excellent papers on selection presented, including speakers from SunExpress and Mollymawk, DLR, and the Singapore Air Force, highlighting the importance of different aspects of performance when predicting pilot success, including cognitive abilities, academic test scores and simulator performance.

Our psychologists also appreciated the two highly insightful keynote speeches, delivered by Dr Kathy Abbott representing the FAA, and Dr. Kate Manderson of the Australian CASA. Both presentations provided a lot of food for thought, in understanding current human factors issues and trends within the industry and how different regional regulators may approach these, as well as the necessity of fostering a culture of trust to enhance safety through self-reporting.

On the last day of the conference, our psychologist Caroline Creane presented as part of the ‘Recruitment, Diversity and Generational differences’ stream alongside 5 other presenters, covering a range of topics from gender differences in pilot training to recruitment criteria for airport security. This session generated some excellent discussion around how practitioners can frame the topic of group differences in recruitment and selection going forward, which may help to reduce negative preconceptions.

Looking Ahead

The conference not only highlighted current industry challenges, but also sparked discussions on future directions, and the team came away energised with new ideas and different perspectives to carry forward into practice over the next couple of years, as well as looking towards EAAP 36 in 2026. There was significant interest in our own project gathering data around generational differences and expectations within selection as well as expanding this to include Cabin Crew personnel, as well as in exploring the implications of immersive technology and AI for selection processes, and we will be keeping a close eye on further development in the assessment field as the use of these technologies.

As the aviation industry moves forward and tackles new challenges in recruitment and selection, the emphasis should remain on the predictive validity of assessments, with ongoing conversations about the relevance of personality traits in predicting competency and performance beyond the traditional binary training success/failure. With AI also taking centre stage in the industry, the aviation psychology field will need to carefully consider implications for selection and training in the aviation sector.

Conclusion

The EAAP conference has set the stage for a collaborative future in aviation psychology, merging academic insights with practical applications. As the field evolves, the EAAP Conference remains dedicated to fostering dialogue, advancing research, and ultimately enhancing the psychological well-being of aviation professionals.

Caroline Creane, Psychologist Consultant for Symbiotics, who attended the event said:

“EAAP 35 was an excellent opportunity to engage with our peers within the aviation industry, both those working in the selection field and beyond; I/we enjoyed catching up with existing contacts and clients, as well as forming hopefully long-lasting relationships with new friends and colleagues. There was a wealth of scientific rigor on show through the presented papers and I/we were thankful for the opportunity to present alongside so many experienced and inspiring speakers from the industry. We have come away with valuable knowledge to inform best practice as well as ideas on what we can do to contribute to the knowledge base going forward, looking to the next EAAP conference and beyond.”

Source: Symbiotics
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