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Middle East Airline to Hold Pilot Recruitment Events in South America in November 2023

Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, announced it will hold pilot recruitment events in the following locations in South America:

  • São Paulo, Brazil – November 8-9, 2023
  • Buenos, Aires, Argentina – November 10-11, 2023
  • Santiago, Chile – November 13-14, 2023

Source: Emirates
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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne’s Graduation Attended by Airline Chief Operating Officer

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom based Skyborne is marking the graduation of 69 UK CAA Integrated and Modular ATPL trainees, with many having already secured pilot positions with leading airlines.

The new graduates will join carriers such as Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 and Loganair, with 22 trainees joining easyJet alone, prompting the company’s chief operating officer to attend the graduation ceremony in Gloucestershire as a guest of honour.

Lee Woodward, Chief Executive Officer, Skyborne, says: “I am immensely proud of our graduates, with a significant proportion already embarking on what I know from experience is the most rewarding job in the world. Our industry should celebrate the talent of these young people who have met the demands of the Skyborne ATPL programme and demonstrated their determination and character.”

Captain David Morgan, Chief Operating Officer, easyJet, adds: “We now have a total of 17 Skyborne graduates flying for easyJet and a further 10 will be joining us in the coming months. I continue to be impressed by their skills and readiness to enter the industry and we look forward to welcoming them to easyJet to embark on this  truly rewarding career.”

The graduation ceremony was also an opportunity to recognise Skyborne trainees who have excelled, with William Smith receiving the prize for Best Ground School Results, achieving an average score of 96.7%. Meanwhile, Thomas Perks and Bradley Gibbs jointly collected Integrated Trainee of the Year.

Skyborne’s CFO Paul Cooper was recognised with the Kleynhans Award for Lifetime Achievement and there were also two recipients of the Skyborne Spirit Award. Integrated ATPL trainee Norbi Chrapowicki was praised for his strong engagement, resilience and positivity throughout the programme while judges noted Modular trainee Katherine Miller consistently demonstrated a positive, can-do approach to training.

Miller says: “It’s an honour to receive this award from my instructors and peers, who have played an important role in making my training such a rewarding experience. I chose Skyborne because of the academy’s world-class facilities and established airline relationships and I can confidently say I’ve had the best possible start to my pilot career.”

About Skyborne  
Skyborne Airline Academy is a modern airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training.  Founders Tom Misner (chairman), Lee Woodward (CEO) and Ian Cooper (COO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. It is their vision to create a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged.  Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne aims to recruit the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.  Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the Delta Propel Career Path Program, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme, and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway.  

Source: Skyborne
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Global Pilot Training Group, AeroGuard Flight Training Center, Celebrates Graduation of First Class of Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilots

AeroGuard Flight Training Center, a leading provider of professional pilot training, is proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural class of Cathay Pacific cadet pilots. This significant milestone is the first of many within the five-year agreement between AeroGuard and Cathay Pacific, whereby AeroGuard trains the premier airline’s cadet pilots on an accelerated timeline. Through their high-quality training and accelerated timeline, AeroGuard demonstrates unparalleled commitment to aviation excellence.

Within this strategic partnership, AeroGuard Flight Training Center built a customized course to meet Cathay Pacific’s specific requirements as well as those of the HKCAD, while integrating AeroGuard’s high-quality curriculum and training procedures that establishes industry leading pilots.

Cathay Pacific’s first class of cadets have now completed their training with AeroGuard and are returning to Cathay to complete their last phase of training before they begin flying for the airline. These cadets trained within an accelerated 10-month timeline and completed all necessary licenses and ratings that has prepared them for their future careers with Hong Kong’s leading airline.

Across its three U.S campuses, AeroGuard Flight Training Center offers state-of-the-art training facilities with the capacity to train hundreds of future pilots. As U.S. pilots typically require 1,500 hours of flight experience before they can fly for an airline, AeroGuard maintains a consistent pipeline of highly trained flight instructors that allow them to continuously welcome airline cadets. This structure provides every student pilot and instructor the resources and learning experience they need to become capable pilots and reach their dream career.

Joel Davidson, AeroGuard’s CEO stated, “We are proud of this partnership with Cathay Pacific and the successful graduation of our first class of their cadet pilots. Their success is a testament to the collaborative efforts of both AeroGuard and Cathay Pacific, demonstrating our shared commitment to shaping the future of aviation. This milestone signifies AeroGuard’s dedication to delivering high-quality accelerated training programs that establish a strong foundation for future pilots and their professional careers. Within this partnership and its ongoing success, AeroGuard reinforces our partnership with premier airlines to provide them with industry leading pilots.”

AeroGuard Flight Training Center looks forward to continuing its partnership with Cathay Pacific with plans to continually accept new cadet classes from Cathay training at their Phoenix, Arizona campus. AeroGuard’s growing capacity and training resources prepares them for additional student pilots to join them and build a foundation for their future professional careers.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center

AeroGuard Flight Training Center is one of the U.S.’s most successful flight schools, offering accelerated commercial pilot training to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard has a proven history of training airline-ready cadets, with over one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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Qatar Airways Group Announces Appointment of New Group Chief Executive

Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief Executive for Qatar Airways.

Under H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker’s leadership, Qatar Airways has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted brands globally, synonymous with customer service quality and the highest of standards. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has achieved an unprecedented seven-times win of the “World’s Best Airline” award, and its state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, which is under its management and operation, has also been recognised as the “World’s Best Airport”.

The Qatar Airways Group’s contribution to helping deliver the best ever FIFA World Cup showcased to the world its capability, commitment to excellence, and its passion for bringing the world together.

Source: Qatar Airways
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