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Acron Aviation Academy Highlights 2025 Envoy Cadet Program

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy, the United States based flight training base of Acron Aviation, has highlighted its 2025 Envoy Air Cadet Program offering students in its Excel: Accelerated Pathway to Pilot program a direct career pathway into regional airline operations with Envoy Air.

  • Pathway Structure:

    • Students who progress to Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) roles and become Envoy Cadet Instructors are eligible for significant benefits.

  • Incentives for Cadets:

    • $15,000 in bonuses.

    • ATP CTP course paid in full.

    • Travel privileges on Envoy Air and affiliated carriers.

  • Bonus breakdown:

    • $7,500 sign-on bonus upon selection as Envoy Cadet Instructor.

    • $7,500 additional bonus upon reaching 750 total flight hours.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy

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UAE’s Etihad Airways Hosting Pilot Recruitment Roadshows in Poland and Hungary in September 2025

United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi headquartered Etihad Airways has announced a series of pilot recruitment roadshows in Europe this September, as the airline accelerates its growth strategy with plans to double its fleet by 2030.

  • Roadshow Dates & Locations

    • Warsaw, Poland: 13–14 September 2025, Holiday Inn Warsaw City Centre (10:00–16:00 daily).

    • Budapest, Hungary: 16–17 September 2025, Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel (10:00–16:00 daily).

  • The sessions are open to pilots with a minimum of 2,500 flight hours seeking positions with one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing carriers.

  • Recruitment is currently underway for:

    • Captains: Airbus A320, A350, A380

    • First Officers: Airbus A320, A350, A380, Boeing 777, Boeing 787

  • Each event will feature informal drop-in sessions alongside structured information sessions at 10:30 and 13:30 daily, offering pilots and their families the opportunity to meet Etihad’s recruitment team and learn more about the airline’s fleet, operations, and Abu Dhabi lifestyle.

  • Etihad highlights career progression opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a high standard of living in Abu Dhabi as major incentives for new recruits.

About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operates a fleet of Airbus A320, A350, A380, and Boeing 777/787 aircraft. The airline serves over 70 destinations worldwide and has announced ambitious growth plans, including a fleet doubling by 2030. Etihad is widely recognized for its focus on safety, innovation, and premium service.

Source: Etihad Airways

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Indian Regulator Ends ATPL Viva Exam in Major Licensing Reform in 2025

India – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially discontinued the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Viva Examination, marking a significant regulatory reform in Indian pilot licensing. The move aligns India’s certification process with global aviation standards and has been welcomed by industry stakeholders, including ALPA India.

  • Streamlines the ATPL issuance process, eliminating a subjective oral assessment long viewed as outdated.

  • Enhances international credibility and recognition of Indian-issued ATPLs by aligning with ICAO practices adopted by other major civil aviation authorities.

  • Emphasis will now shift toward practical competency and flight experience, reflecting current global trends in pilot evaluation.

Source: ALPA India

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes New CEO Fatih Ünalan Amid Growth Phase

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio pilot training arm of Turkish Airlines, has officially welcomed Fatih Ünalan as its new CEO.

  • Fatih ÜNALAN officially assumed his role as CEO and expressed gratitude to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines Inc., and Capt. Mehmet KADAİFÇİLER, Chairman of the Board of TAFA and Deputy General Manager (Flight Operations) at Turkish Airlines, for their trust and support.

  • He extended his thanks to former CEO Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Zeki Akyurt for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging his role in advancing the academy’s capabilities.

  • The leadership transition comes at a time of continued growth for TAFA, which has been expanding its training fleet and capacity to support Turkish Airlines’ long-term pilot requirements.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Statement:

  • “I am excited to share that I have officially started my new role as CEO at Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA). I am truly honored by the trust placed in me, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Prof. Dr. Ahmet BOLAT, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee at Turkish Airlines Inc., and Capt. Mehmet KADAİFÇİLER, Chairman of the Board at TAFA and CFOO at Turkish Airlines Inc. and all my managers for their confidence and support. I am fully committed to doing my utmost to live up to this trust and to contribute to TAFA’s continued growth and success. Additionally, I would like to express a special thanks to former CEO Assoc. Prof. İbrahim Zeki AKYURT for his valuable contributions during his tenure.” stated Fatih Ünalan.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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UAE-based flydubai Seeking Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor in 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – flydubai has announced the opening of a senior instructional leadership position for a Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, aimed at strengthening the airline’s pilot training academy operations.

  • The role will oversee all aspects of flydubai Academy’s theoretical ground training program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, resource optimization, and continuous enhancement of curricula.

  • Responsibilities include:

    • Assures the standard of approved courses and examinations.
    • Ensures that all resources required are available (qualified instructors, manuals, classroom, instruction aids, etc).
    • Implements corrective actions as instructed by head of training and compliance audits.
    • Ensures that theoretical instructors receive adequate training in accordance with their qualifications.
    • Maintains current knowledge of aviation training practices, compliance requirements, and educational innovations.
    • Manages and oversees the issuing or renewal of qualifications for theoretical knowledge instructors.
    • Supervises the creation and updating of course materials in line with standards and regulatory guidelines.
    • Determines and recommends instructor staffing needs based on training demand.
    • Participates in the selection and hiring of Ground Instructors when needed.
    • Ensures all instructor qualifications, teaching records, and limits are tracked and maintained.
    • Assigns instructional responsibilities based on each instructor’s area of expertise.
    • Maintains the training reference library per operational guidelines.
    • Upholds training and safety standards as required by internal policy and external authorities.
    • Coordinates health and safety induction briefings with the Safety department.

  • Qualification’s sought:

    • Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years) + CPL OR High School Diploma + ATPL

    • Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or a related field is preferred.

    • Fluent in English (other languages an advantage)

    • Minimum 5 years as a theoretical instructor

    • Years with qualifications: 5 – 7 years

    • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

For more information on the role and to apply navigate here or contact flydubai’s recruitment team.

Source: flydubai

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