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Airline Pilot Training Organisation to Award Almost $20,000 Worth ATP-CTP Scholarships at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

United States based Delta Air Lines’ Delta Professional Services (DPS) will award Airline Transport Pilot – Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) Scholarships at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.

In support of those seeking careers in commercial aviation, DPS will grant four ATP-CTP scholarships via drawings valued at $4,895 each, for a total of $19,580, during the event.

The ATP CTP Training Course includes: 30 hours of classroom academics (not including FAA required tests); 4 hours of flight training device instruction with pre/post briefings; 6 hours of full flight simulator instruction with pre/post briefings; and Vouchers for FAA ATM knowledge test preparation material and PSI ATM knowledge exam.

Source: Gerardo Arellano (Delta Professional Services)
Photo Credit: Delta Air Lines (shown as meta image)

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Vietnamese Airline Academy to Hold Pilot Career Day to Showcase the Path to becoming a First Officer

Vietnam’s largest low-cost airline VietJet Air announced that its Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) will organize a Pilot Career Day which will provide an opportunity for young people and their families to get detailed guidance on the quickest path to become a First Officer for Vietjet Air. The event will be held on July 29, 2023 at 8:30AM-12:30PM at VJAA. All attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Vietjet’s experienced pilot team about the career path and potential advancements in the aviation industry, as well as directly discuss with representatives from VJAA’s partner training schools (located in the United States and Australia – AFM team note; these can be found in the AFM industry update database).

VJAA’s Ab-Initio Pilot training program is expected to start in September 2023. VietJet Air offers special preferential tuition fees and job guarantee right after joining the Ab-Initio Pilot Training Program.

Source: VietJet Air
Photo Credit: VietJet Air

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UK Airline, British Airways, Launches Brand New Pilot Learning Task on Student Website, Speedbird Z

British Airways (BA), the flag carrier of United Kingdom, to celebrate its recently launched fully funded brand-new pilot cadet programme, released a brand new Pilot learning task on Speedbird Z. The task takes the aspiring pilot to a deep dive into the role of a Pilot at BA, types of commercial licences, training routes and other information on how aspiring young pilots can apply for the cadet programme.

Speedbird Z is British Airways’ student website. The page has learning modules about British Airways and Aviation. Check out the pilot learning task here.

Source: Samantha Higgins (British Airways)
Photo Credit: British Airways (shown as meta image)

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US Low-Cost Airline Opens Applications for its Three Pilot Pathways

Allegiant Air, a low-cost US airline, announced it is now accepting applications for its three pilot pathways: Accelerate, Altitude, and Military Pilot Pathways.

The Accelerate Pilot Pathway is designed for Collegiate Aviators that are attending one of Allegiant’s Part 141 university partnership programs. Universities with current partnerships are: Purdue University, Kent State University, Ohio University, Western Michigan University, and Utah Valley University.

The Altitude Pilot Pathway is more than training for certificates and ratings. With leadership training and specially-designed educational experiences, Allegiant’s built a custom path that prepares aspiring pilots for a career flying at the airline.

Altitude cadets will meet senior Allegiant executives and get to know the airline, home bases, and culture, both in-person and through an exclusive online community. Additionally, cadets will have priority opportunities to become an Altitude CFI and build their required flight hours. McAir Aviation is the home of the Altitude Pilot Pathway.

The Military Pilot Pathway serves those who served. For transitioning Military Pilots that do not hold an ATP Certification, Allegiant will help qualified applicants obtain their ATP CTP to become an Allegiant First Officer.

Source: Allegiant Air
Photo Credit: Allegiant Air (shown as meta image)

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US House of Representatives Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill

The United States House of Representatives passed by a vote of 351-69 the bill entitled “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act”. The bill aimed to amend Title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize and improve the Federal Aviation Administration and other civil aviation programs, and for other purposes. The bill appropriates $4 billion per year to address various issues in civil aviation. The bill includes, among others, raising the airline pilot retirement age from 65 to 67.

“This bipartisan legislation improves the safety of our system, our airport infrastructure, and the quality of service for passengers,” said Sam Graves, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman, who is one of those who introduced the bill. “Not only that, this bill will make the FAA more efficient, encourage the safe adoption of new and innovative technologies, and address growing workforce shortages, from pilots and mechanics to air traffic controllers. In addition, this bill provides the first title dedicated specifically to our critical general aviation sector—the backbone of the American aviation system.”

The Senate is currently deliberating on its own version of the bill.

Source: US House of Representatives

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Air Line Pilots Association Releases Statement on the House of Representatives Passing the FAA Reauthorization Bill

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. The bill contained a poison-pill provision, which, if enacted by the Senate, could raise the airline pilot retirement age from 65 to 67.

“As the world’s largest nongovernmental aviation safety organization, ALPA is committed to keeping flying safe. Unfortunately, H.R. 3935 as passed by the House will introduce new risk by raising the mandatory pilot retirement age.

“Raising the retirement age is not only a solution in search of a problem, but it is also a proposal that has not been studied or vetted by aviation safety experts—those upon whom we all rely to keep flying safe, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation, both of whom oppose a change for exactly this reason. Earlier this week, lawmakers even voted against allowing a full and open debate on the House floor, which would have let Americans learn about the risks being introduced to air travel. When people in Washington put personal or special interests ahead of the public interest, Americans lose, and bad public policy gets made.

“Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1), a former Northwest Airlines captain and retired U.S. Marine Corps lt. general and recognized aviation safety expert, said it best when he explained his ‘no’ vote on final passage of the FAA reauthorization bill:

‘The powers that be pulled out all the stops to silence dissent and shield the American public from a debate they know they can’t win.’

“The retirement age increase will upend union collective bargaining agreements, create training backlogs, and complicate airline flight operations. This is bad for unions, airlines, and passengers who will see additional delays and costs.

“As the Senate continues its FAA reauthorization deliberations, ALPA pilots and supporters will continue to push back against raising the airline pilot retirement age and similarly fight any attempts to weaken current pilot training requirements.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 74,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines.

Source: ALPA Press Release

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US Low-Cost Airline’s New Training Center in Partnership with Pilot Training Group Progresses

Progress is being made with Avelo Airlines’s new training center in cooperation with global full flight simulator training center operator, Avenger Flight Group, near Orlando International Airport, Avelo’s Vice President of Flight Operations Scott Hall shared on LinkedIn. Hall also spoke with the airline’s two partners flight schools in Orlando, L3 Harris, and ATP.

Source: Scott Hall (Avelo Airlines)
Photo Credit: Scott Hall (Avelo Airlines)

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Florida based Wayman Aviation Academy Joins Airline Pilot Pathway Program

Miami, Florida, United States based well known flight training organisation Wayman Aviation Academy has joined the Spirit Airlines – Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program.

“The flight school offers professional pilot training near Spirit headquarters in sunny South Florida. This new partnership provides program graduates with a fast track to a rewarding career as a Spirit First Officer. The future looks bright (yellow, of course!) for the next generation of pilots.” shared Spirit Airlines.

Source: Spirit Airlines

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