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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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European Airline Sees Exponential Increase in Applications for its Pilot Academy

As the time when high school graduates submit documents for further studies has begun, great interest and demand can be observed at airBaltic Pilot Academy. While applications are accepted throughout the year, and new study groups are admitted four times annually, the summer months have marked an exponential increase. Namely, the academy now receives around 40 applications on average per week. The 19th and 20th group of students will begin their professional pilot studies on September 4 and November 6, respectively.

Jose Antonio Raga Orellano, Deputy Head of Training airBaltic Pilot Academy: “Summer is a gateway of opportunity for prospective students, offering an exceptional chance to embark on a journey like no other. Moreover, the optimal time to seize this opportunity is right after high school, when all the knowledge is still fresh. Therefore, we actively encourage aspiring individuals to make the most of this moment and submit their applications at airBaltic Pilot Academy. Moreover, highly-trained personnel is one of the key factors of successful operations at any airline. The academy has prepared skilled aviation professionals since its establishment in 2017, with 100 active students currently pursuing their dreams here.”

Most of the current students of the Pilot Academy are from the Baltic countries, while also other EU member states, such as Austria, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, and Italy are represented. Overall, more than 10% of airBaltic Pilot Academy students are female. As for now, 78 students, after graduating, have joined airBaltic as First Officers.

Since May 2022, airBaltic Pilot Academy has improved the payment structure for its commercial pilot study program. As of now, after successfully passing the company’s assessment, airBaltic will finance a significant part of the studies.

Students of the airBaltic Pilot Academy will now have to cover the costs of studies until obtaining a private pilot license level, costing approximately EUR 25 000. After passing airBaltic pilot assessment and becoming an employee of the company, the airline will provide financing (loan) for the rest of the studies.

On the first Friday of each month, special Pilot Academy open days are being hosted. During these events, which happen alternately both remotely and on-site, attendees have an opportunity to get a detailed information about the Pilot Academy, its programme, study process, pilot profession and to consult with airBaltic Training representatives on how to prepare a good application and be selected as a cadet, and much more. In addition, it is possible to catch the feeling of flying aircraft in flight simulator.

About airBaltic

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) connects the Baltic region with over 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS. Over the last 27 years airBaltic has developed as a strong, profitable and internationally respected airline, which employs around 2 300 employees. airBaltic is by far the best known international brand of Latvia and responsible for more than 2.5% of the Latvian GDP. airBaltic operates 42 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. airBaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence and innovative services. Skytrax has awarded Latvian airline airBaltic a five–star COVID-19 safety rating. In addition, airBaltic is one of the Top twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance by the safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency Airlineratings.com. In 2018 and 2019 airBaltic received the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Award as the Market Leader of the Year. In addition, in 2019 airBaltic received Sector Leadership Award by Airline Business. airBaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 97.97% of the stock, while the rest of the shareholders hold 2.03%.

About airBalticTraining

airBalticTraining, a subsidiary of airBaltic, is a training facility offering a wide range of aviation training services in its modern and purpose-built training centre in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 2010 and since then each year provides training to approximately 3 000 professionals from across the world – more than 1 500 pilots, almost 1 000 cabin crew members and several hundred of ground handlers, cargo agents, security personnel and others.

Source: airBaltic Training Press Release
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L3Harris Airline Academy Hosts European Airline at its Training Center for Pilot Recruitment

United Kingdom based pilot training organisation L3Harris Airline Academy shared that it was delighted to be hosting low-cost European airline, Wizz Air, again, at its London Training Centre this week for its pilot recruitment event.

Wizz Air UK currently operates the following fleet;

  • 16 Airbus A320

Source: L3Harris
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UK’s Flag Carrier, British Airways, Announces Multi-Million Pound Investment in New Pilot Cadet Scheme

British Airways has announced that it is launching a brand-new pilot cadet programme that will fund training for up to 60 aspiring pilots a year.

The creation of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy will see the cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot removed, making the profession much more accessible. Successful candidates will be offered a place at an approved flight training school and, on passing the course, a position as a British Airways pilot, helping the airline to ensure it has the right levels of future flying talent for years to come.

With initial training that can cost tens of thousands of pounds, the price of becoming a pilot has made the profession prohibitive for many. This cost will now be funded by British Airways – with a multi-million-pound investment from the airline into its next generation of pilots – making it a genuine career path for all aspiring pilots.

The airline remains committed to further increasing diversity in the aviation industry and is determined to increase awareness, visibility, and applications to this new cadet programme to people from all backgrounds – not just those who can afford the initial training costs.

Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, said: “The Speedbird Pilot Academy will make the ambition of becoming a British Airways pilot a reality for people who’d previously written the option off because of the cost barrier.

Our aim is to attract the very best talent out there for our future generation of pilots. Whether someone is just leaving school or embarking on a second career they never thought possible, we’re levelling the playing field by removing the initial training cost barrier to make a flying career more accessible to a wider range of people and giving everyone an equal chance.

We fly to more than 200 destinations around the world on a range of aircraft types, providing pilots with an abundance of opportunities and making a career as a British Airways pilot extremely rewarding. This first-in-a-generation initiative will allow anyone to make it a reality.”

Hannah Vaughan, British Airways Senior First Officer and former cadet, said: “This is a great career for anyone. You’ll naturally need a love for flying and travel, but being a British Airways pilot offers so much more.

From working with an incredibly dedicated team and meeting customers from around the world to benefitting from world-class training facilities – I would absolutely recommend it as a career path.”

Successful candidates will gain a place at one of the approved flight training colleges, with all tuition costs covered by British Airways.

The Speedbird Pilot Academy is one part of the airline’s wider pilot recruitment plan. British Airways continues to recruit current commercial pilots and is working with the UK Armed Forces to provide military pilots new career opportunities in commercial aviation once their agreed service period has ended.

Source: British Airways Press Release
Photo Credit: British Airways

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Middle East Pilot Simulator Training Center Announces Training Agreement with Armenian Airline

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation  announced it has signed a training agreement with FlyOne Armenia Airline for A320 NEO/CEO flight simulator training services.

FlyOne Armenia Airline has a fleet of 4 Airbus A320 and operates as a low-cost carrier. The airline was created following a 60 million euro ($67.8 million) investment by Moldovan airline FlyOne. The airline was granted its Air Operator’s Certificate on 29 October 2021 and began operations on 18 December 2021.

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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