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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Kicks Off the First British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy Interviews

Global pilot training organization, Skyborne, which operates flight training academies in the United Kingdom and the United States has shared that its UK Skyborne Airline Academy kicked off the first Speedbird Pilot Academy interviews at British Airways Headquarters in Waterside. “This stage is a collaboration panel between BA and Skyborne and we enjoyed welcoming the first candidates through the doors to continue their British Airways Speedbird selection,” said Skyborne.

Previously, British Airways, the UK’s flag carrier, announced Skyborne as the official UK partner for its first Speedbird Pilot Academy.

Source: Skyborne
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British Charter Airline Titan Airways Announces New Recruitment Initiative in Partnership with UK Flight School Leading Edge Aviation

United Kingdom headquartered Titan Airways, announces an exciting recruitment initiative signalling Titan’s ongoing commitment to continued growth and evolution. The strategy involves collaborating with leading ATO, Leading Edge Aviation to recruit graduate pilots to join the airline. The selected candidates will start their journey with Titan Airways in early 2024.

Captain David Cox, Director of Flight Operations, Titan Airways, expressed his enthusiasm about the new relationship, “We are delighted to join forces with Leading Edge Aviation for this exciting programme. Their high training standards, exceptional graduates, and shared values align with our own, reinforcing the strong, family-like culture we’ve cultivated at Titan Airways over our 35-year history as the UK’s airline of choice.”

The selected graduate pilots will benefit from clearly defined career progression, beginning their journey as First Officers on an A320, with a planned transition to A330 flying from their third year of employment. This career pathway encompasses experiences across the wide range of flying offered by Titan Airways and its prestigious client base, offering fast-paced career advancement.

“We are dedicated to providing newly qualified pilots with an opportunity to swiftly build their careers, immersing them in diverse flying experiences,” continued Captain Cox. “We seek pilots who demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in their flying abilities, strong interpersonal skills and a real sense of professionalism.”

Over the coming weeks, Titan will work closely with Leading Edge Aviation, identifying potential candidates and shaping the industry’s future.

Andy McFarlane, CEO of Leading Edge, echoed Titan’s sentiment, “We relish the opportunity to collaborate with Titan Airways in selecting Leading Edge graduates for this significant opportunity. Our ‘Whole Pilot Approach’ focuses on producing pilots equipped with the wide range of skills needed by Titan Airways, who cater to diverse aviation needs globally. This exciting partnership opens up a promising career in aviation for our graduates.”

Leading Edge Aviation students benefit from the using state-of-the-art A320 simulators which provide a great foundation for their future careers.

The collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for Leading Edge Aviation and Titan Airways, providing an innovative step forward in the industry’s continued resurgence.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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