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US University Fairmont State Aviation Center Announces Latest Appointment for Assistant Chief Pilot

West Virginia, United States based Fairmont State University’s Aviation Center of Excellence has welcomed Jeremy Griffin as its first full-time Assistant Chief Pilot. Jeremy began his new position within Fairmont State’s Aviation program back in June. Griffin previously worked as a part-time flight instructor for the program.

Assistant Chief Griffin brings over 30 years of experience to the position. He is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 and primarily served as a gun pilot for AH-64 Apaches and H-60 Blackhawks. Griffin has extensive experience as a special operations evaluator and instructor pilot, and is one of the few pilots in the United States rated in Russian helicopters. Griffin is also a certified Airline Transport Pilot, Multi-Engine Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor, and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument in both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.

“I grew up here in Bridgeport and to come home after retiring from the military is pretty neat and surreal after 30 years,” said Griffin. “I am pretty fortunate. It’s a really great opportunity to be back in my hometown and help young people learn how to fly.”

Source: Fairmont State University
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US Flight School, Wayman Aviation Academy, to Hold Free Seminar for Future Pilots in Singapore

Wayman Aviation Academy (WAA) announced it will hold a “Free Seminar for Future Pilots of Singapore to Study, Fly & Work in Miami, Florida, USA” on August 29 in Aeroviation 63 Ubi Road 1 #01-50 Singapore, 408728 Singapore. Wayman Aviation Academy, located in Miami – Florida, offers FAA-approved Airline Pilot courses for International students. In this informative conference, Wayman will discuss the study curriculum, costs, duration, procedures for student Visas, TSA, accomodation and payment options. WAA has two bases with 38 available aircraft and 40 instructors.

Source: Wayman Aviation Academy
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Fixed Based Simulator Manufacturer, MPS, Gearing Up for Asian Pilot Training Conference

The 19th Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) takes place at the end of this month, August 29-30, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. In addition to taking part in the pilot training conference and the preceding Head of Training event, MPS will also be exhibiting and MPS CEO Philip Adrian will be speaking on day 2 of the event.

As usual, the conference will be broken into 3 streams: the pilot training conference, the maintenance conference, and the cabin crew conference. For MPS, of course, the focus is on pilot training.

Ensuring the Pipeline: Training the Next Generation Through Next Generation Training

At MPS, you probably hear them talk about next generation training often. MPS is trailblazing a path together with regulators to update age-old ways of thinking about training, and in particular the expanded usage of FSTD’s- what devices, tools and technology can be implemented for the modern learner all whilst increasing aviation safety and reducing operational costs.

Most often, MPS referes to this as a blended training approach. Blended training is the next step in identifying proper training solutions for aviation training professionals. This is achieved by using the right tools for the training objective and selection of these tools via the task- or competency to tool approach in which technology supports training rather than driving it. The main goal is to support competency achievement rather than compliance. Don’t miss session 6 on Tuesday for Capt. Adrian’s presentation.

In Philip’s presentation you will learn the essential differences in the current approach to training and qualification, such as time-based training versus competency-based and be introduced to the concepts of blended learning and the Task (or Competency)-to-Tool approach. He will also identify and provide solutions to address these differences while creating new methods to manage the pilot shortage in the future by identifying ways forward which use the best of all systems.

Topics of the Conference

Other highlighted topics to be discussed at the event include the following:

  • CBTA
  • EBT
  • AB Initio
  • Airline training issues
  • Human factors
  • Technology assisting training

MPS Exhibition Booth

MPS is located in booth 520 this year. They will have 3 MPS team members attending APATS – CEO Capt. Philip Adrian, CCO Erik Jennes, and Richard Verburg.

Source: MPS
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Leading Middle East Airline Owned Flight School is Seeking Flight Instructors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates based Emirates Flight Training Academy, the flight school of Emirates Airlines, is accepting applications from international flight instructors to join its growing training activities and fleet. Please see an extract of the job post below;

Job Purpose
Responsible for delivering flying training instruction on single engine aircraft, to ab-initio pilot cadets, at the Emirates Flight Training Academy. Instruction includes in-aircraft, in-simulator and on-ground instruction, preparation of lessons, pre-and post-flight briefings, report writing and assessment.

Job Outline

  • Provide training and flying instruction to cadets for flying aircrafts.
  • Conduct and deliver pre and post flight training briefings to ensure cadets understand the process and procedure fully.
  • Conduct and deliver flying skills training in aircraft, simulator, and ground instruction to ensure that the cadets meet the prescribed standards of flying.
  • Schedule regular checks for cadets to ensure that they meet the course standards, training requirement, and objectives in every flight course.
  • Ensure the safety of the cadets prior to using the training aircrafts and report incidents to the concerned personnel for any violations and situations that may affect the safety of the flight.
  • Monitor cadet’s proficiency and progress on regular basis, and generate reports of their performance.
  • Research, develop, and recommend new teaching methods to have an effective standard of learning and performance.
  • Deliver other flying-related training initiatives as directed by CFI.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

  • Ab-initio flying instructional experience in a large ATO.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Minimum 700hrs Total Time, 350hrs Instructional time, 200hrs IFR time.
  • Minimum GCAA or any ICAO Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a Single Engine Class Rating.
  • Minimum Flight Instructor Rating with Night and Instrument privileges.
  • Class 1 Medical Certificate without restrictions.
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency level 5 or greater.
  • Exceptional instructional technique, with an understanding of a broad range of teaching methodologies
  • High computer literacy

To apply check out the Emirates Career webpage or contact us to get the direct link for it.

Source: Emirates Flight Training Academy
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