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Airways Aviation – ESMA Announces Pan-African Training Strategy at the AFRAA General Assembly

The current global population of 8 billion, coupled with projected future growth to over 10 billion by 2050 mainly across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, is placing ever increasing pressure on Governments and the private sector to provide the essential services and meaningful investment into new and improved infrastructure projects like healthcare, education, communications, social security and the transportation sectors.

Connectivity and ease of access stimulates & facilitates not only Direct Foreign Investment but also attracts revenue from the likes of tourism, trade and the general movement of goods & services to and from domestic as well as international markets. Therefore, the focus should not be lost on the critical role the aviation industry has and will continue to play in the betterment and advancement of the African and other developing regions, in the not too distant future.

The increase in affordability of travel and the rapid emergence of a new and increasingly upwardly mobile middle class will also set new standards, challenges and benchmarks as competition naturally increases amongst airlines.

As this market grows, so too will the demand for well educated & highly trained aviation professionals and new kinds of investment into the African Aviation Industry will become amplified. The recent Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, projects a chronic shortfall of 20,000 pilots, 26,000 cabin crew and  21,000 technicians between 2022-2041 in Africa alone.

To meet the burgeoning demand for African Airline & Military Pilots, Cabin Crew and other aviation industry professionals the Airways Aviation – ESMA Group has announced at the AFRAA General Assembly that it will launch its training activities in Africa in the first quarter of 2023.

“We aim to help make Africa a desirable & credible destination for training with a high degree of focus on professionalism, quality and safety.  Airways Aviation – ESMA will commence its bespoke Pilot Foundation Course from February followed by Cabin Crew Training Courses in Dakar from April 2023.

The Foundation course is designed to provide aspiring aviators maximum support and a meaningful start into both the theoretical and practical aspects of aviation close to home before completing their Modular or Integrated pathway to accomplishing their EASA ATPL qualification.

Cabin Crew theory classes are based on the EASA curriculum and will be available to students at select locations across West Africa initially. Cabin Crew students will have the  choice of either completing their theory & practical training in Africa or undertake the practical training component at the world class Dynamic Advanced Training facilities in Dubai”  says Romy Hawatt – Airways Aviation – ESMA Founder & Chairman.

Source: Airways Aviation – ESMA Press Release
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South African Flight School, Starlite Aviation, is Looking for a Chief Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing

Durban, South Africa based flight school Starlite Aviation Training Academy is currently hiring Chief Flight Instructor – Fixed Wing. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Job Description

You are responsible for the following:

  • the delivery of the SACAA-approved and International flying training programmes at Starlite Aviation;
  • the integration of all flying, simulator, and ground theory training and for trainee and instructor training delivery;
  • representing Starlite Aviation Training Academy to the flying training industry when required; and
  • for ensuring that Flight Safety and all ground and air activities are conducted with best law practice and relevant regulations whilst delivering training excellence and oversight.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring standardised techniques and discipline among the flight personnel, and that training is carried out as per TPM;
  • Responsible for competency checks of all instructors, to monitor and develop instructors within the company, and for Student dual checks as specified in TPM;
  • Maintain complete oversight of all Grade III Instructors including their theoretical lecturing;
  • Responsible for the finalising of any contract required reports;
  • Responsible for discussing month end reports with contract students and monthly check-ins with civilian students;
  • Check and monitor that all administration relating to Instructors (training files, documentation, reports, debriefs, etc) is kept up to date and current;
  • Ensure all standard requirements, systems, aircraft equipment and processes are in place to pass a CAA audit;
  • Ensure that all operational irregularities (incident & accident reports) are thoroughly investigated and actioned in conjunction with the CI and Safety Manager;
  • Responsible for ensuring the thorough and comprehensive induction and orientation of new flight training staff and students;
  • Responsible for the daily and monthly flight program to ensure maximum and efficient utilization of aircraft and Instructors;
  • Manage and promote the Company’s non-punitive just safety culture;
  • Maintain a professional image when dealing with students and perform all duties relating to flying and ground instruction in accordance with the TPM;
  • Compliance with all Company and SACAA policies and procedures with specific reference to Flight and Duty, timeous licence currencies (incl. CRM/DG) and the TPM;
  • Remain current with regards to red tags, all aspects of aviation law, CATS & CAR’s, AICs, AIPs and Notams at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

The following is essential for this position:

  • Grade 12
  • SACAA CPL (FW) License, Instructor Grade II rating
  • Minimum of 1000 hours instruction
  • Excellent written and oral ICAO ELP
  • In-depth understanding of all relevant SA CAA Manuals and Regulations
  • Willing to conduct domestic and international travel as required by the company

The following is preferred for this position:

  • 3 years Training Management (CFI) Experience
  • Military Flying Training Experience
  • NVG Instructor
  • Human Factors Instructor
  • Flight Safety Officer
  • SMS Experience
  • Experience in Course Design

The following are preferred for this position:

  • 3 years Training Management (CFI) Experience
  • Military Flying Training Experience
  • NVG Instructor
  • Human Factors Instructor
  • Flight Safety Officer
  • SMS Experience
  • Experience in Course Design”

To learn more about the job and to apply, click here.

Photo Credit: Starlite Aviation Training Academy

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Global Flight Training Group and Leading Middle East Aviation Safety and Security Training Provider Announce New Cabin Crew Training Partnership

Dubai-based Airways Aviation and Dynamic Advanced Training have entered into a new strategic partnership designed to leverage & position their respective broad based brand presence & knowhow, to provide Cabin Crew and other related training services across the African Continent and MENASA regions.

The new collaboration will see Airways & Dynamic offer up their knowledge, skills, experience and world class facilities to forge new Airline partnerships & actively recruit a new generation of students into their accredited and also industry applicable non-accredited courses & programs from Q1 2023.

Cabin Crew Training solutions are being offered to a number of new customers but with a particular focus on African Airlines and their respective Civil Aviation Authority’s over the coming months in a bid to help meet their future demands & requirements. Airways Aviation will deliver its long standing EASA Cabin Crew theory classes, (based on its ESMA, France courses) to students at select locations across West Africa. Students will then be sent on to Dubai to complete the practical part of their training at the Dynamic Advanced Training facilities.

“As the world recovers from the worst event in aviation history, new and fresh collaborations will be key in supporting airlines with a steady stream of aviation talent. We see this strategic partnership with Airways Aviation being of great benefit to operators in Africa and the MENASA region. By drawing on the strengths of both companies, we will now be able to give prospective Cabin Crew access to world class training infrastructure and facilitation techniques. Undoubtedly this will also lead to safer line operations. It is a win-win-win scenario” says Mark Kammer, Managing Director of Dynamic Advanced Training.

The new partnership comes at a time when the demand and projected growth in the global aviation industry for flight crew as well as airline pilots and other aviation industry professionals is set to reach new and unprecedented levels opening up new opportunities and greater access to turnkey Cabin Crew and other related training programs for Government, Airline sponsored and self-funded students.

“Dynamic Advanced Training provides nothing short of excellence with their end to end training solutions and this new collaborative partnership provides all stakeholders the opportunity to access a number of new and burgeoning markets in a much more long term & streamlined manner then we would be able to accomplish singularly. ‘If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’ and so we are continually on the lookout for such quality partnerships & associations that may enhance our education & training offerings to the students and industry alike in these exciting and progressive times” says Romy Hawatt, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Airways Aviation ESMA Group.

Source: Airways Aviation
Photo Credit: Dynamic Advanced Training

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West African Simulator Training Center, CATC, to Operate FNPT II Flight Simulator

The AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator purchased by Global Aviation Training & Maintenance (GATML) will be installed, operated, and maintained by Caverton Aviation Training Centre, which already operates an EASA certified Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Lagos, Nigeria.

The simulator is equipped with a Spherical Visual system, 4 axis electromagnetic Vibration system and Entrol Mission Package, which includes hoist control for SAR mission and an external mirror, among other equipment.

With this simulator, Caverton Aviation Training Center will improve their range of training devices as well as reduce operational costs and increase the safety of its clients’ pilots.

“We are excited to introduce this Entrol AW109 FNPT II to our growing number of training devices in Nigeria and West Africa as a whole. The advent of COVID 19 opened our eyes to the fact that there is a huge void in training establishments and particularly access to training simulators. The need for affordable and accessible training is long overdue in West Africa and we are delighted to work with Entrol in making this a reality.”

“The stress and bureaucracy of getting visas, booking hotels and the increasing cost of flight tickets can now easily be avoided, saving operators time, and reducing capital flight.” Said Mrs. Lolade Abiola, Accountable Manager, at Caverton Aviation Training Center (CATC).

This AW109 simulator will be fourth Entrol simulator installed in Africa and the first one in Nigeria, increasing their presence in the continent.

Source: Entrol Press Release
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