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UK Based Leading Edge Aviation Highlights Airline Recruitment Pathway Partnership

Oxford, United Kingdom headquartered pilot training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases both in the UK and in Spain, has highlighted its partnership with British Airways as a nominated training organisation for the Whitetail Recruitment Programme. This collaboration will see Leading Edge Aviation play a key role in identifying and nurturing aspiring pilots for future employment with BA Euroflyer.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for for our students and aspiring pilots. Students enrolled in our flight training courses have the incredible opportunity to be ‘tagged’ by British Airways on completion of Ground School. If successful through the application process, you will be offered a job as a pilot and join the esteemed BA EuroFlyer and Mainline team before you have even finished your flight training!” shared Leading Edge Aviation.

Year to date over 21 Leading Edge Aviation graduates have joined British Airways.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Photo Credit: British Airways

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes 28 New Pilots in August 2024

Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), a flight training organisation and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, announced that 28 pilot candidates from the 130th squadron of the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) commenced their training in August 2024. TAFA General Manager İbrahim Zeki Akyurt announced that this new batch is expected to graduate before the end of 2025.

TAFA celebrated its 12th anniversary in June 2024, as well as celebrating its 113th graduation which resulted in 150 pilots joining Turkish Airlines from the Academy this year.

“We are taking firm steps towards our goal of 280 graduates this year.” shared Dr. İbrahim Zeki Akyurt, TAFA General Manager.

The academy continues to expand, in addition to Aydın Çıldır Airport – its main base, TAFA announced flight training operations at Uşak Airport with 17 employees and 6 training aircraft.

Over the last few years TAFA has been investing significantly into its pilot training infrastructure including:

  • Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Places Order for 13 Additional Diamond Aircraft and 2 Simulators in July 2024
  • Placed an order for 2 ALSIM AL172 simulators in June 2024
  • Took delivery of two new Diamond DA42 multi-engine aircraft in May 2024
  • In 2023 TAFA took delivery of 10 brand new Cessna 172S training aircraft to grow its fleet of Cessna 172S to 24 aircraft. In addition in 2023 Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA) signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for 20 single-engine training aircraft.
  • “As we prepare to carry our brand further within the scope of our vision for the next 10 years, it makes us all proud to see the high level of domestic and national opportunities and capabilities,” said Ahmet Bolat, Chairman at Turkish Airlines. “Our pilots to be trained with our aircraft to be produced by TAI will bring us closer to the fleet target of 800 aircraft, which we aim to have in 2033.“

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
Photo Credit:: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Philippines-based Flight School Welcomes First 2024 Batch of Cebu Pacific Cadets

Cebu, Philippines – The first batch of Cebu Pacific Air cadets was warmly welcomed recently at the Mactan Cebu International Airport. The event, hosted by abinitio flight training partner Airworks Aviation marks a significant milestone for the aspiring pilots as they take their first steps toward their aviation careers. The Airworks Aviation team expressed their excitement, emphasizing the fulfillment of seeing these dreams turn into reality. Founder of Airworks, Vincent Ong expressed his excitement saying, “My team at Airworks Aviation Company, Inc. is very excited to see this day finally come. As custodians of dreams, nothing gives us greater joy than seeing One Day become Day One“.

The cadets, hailing from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, will undergo extensive training in Cebu with abinitio flight training partner Airworks Aviation.

In June 2024 Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, announced that it was partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for its Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

Source: Airworks Aviation
Photo Credit: Airworks Aviation

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Philippines-based Flight School Airworks Aviation Graduates Join Cebu Pacific in 2024

Cebu, Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation Company’s graduates continue to join in large numbers the Philippines largest low cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air.

The Airworks Aviation team witnessed an emotional moment as students learned they had passed the Trainee First Officer program screening and will soon join Cebu Pacific Air, flying the Airbus A320. The students’ reaction was heartwarming, with many spontaneously crying tears of joy as their dreams of becoming airline pilots came true.

Vincent Charles Ong expressed how fulfilling it is to support and see students achieve their goals saying, “There are no words to describe how fulfilling it is to be able to help and witness students achieve their dreams… truly priceless moments like this is what we live for at Airworks Aviation Company.”

Source: Vincent Charles Ong
Photo Credit: Cebu Pacific (shown as meta image)

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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Celebrates 5 Years of IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program

Vero Beach, Florida – August 19, 2024 – Today marks five years since training began in the United States for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne.

Rina Basu, Skyborne Regional Director, APAC, says: “I’m extremely proud of each intake of our IndiGo Cadets who have achieved their US FAA and Indian DGCA dual licences. Our program provides expert instructors and state-of-the-art facilities at our base in Vero Beach, Florida. Working with IndiGo since 2019 has been very rewarding, and we are looking forward to continuing the legacy of the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne over the next five years.”

The 17-month IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne begins at Skyborne’s United States facility in Vero Beach, Florida, with Cadets spending 12 months earning their US FAA 141 Commercial Pilots License with Instrument Rating, plus the required multi-engine time, before completing a DCGA Flight Licence Conversion in India.

The application process has recently been revamped to include the latest suite of ADAPT pilot aptitude tests from Symbiotics.

About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom.   

Source: Skyborne
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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Spartan Education Group to Launch Pilot Cadet Training Academy in Partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide

Spartan Education Group (“Spartan”), an aviation education institution headquartered in Chicago that has been training pilots and technicians for nearly a century, announced today a partnership with Atlas Air, Inc. (“Atlas”), to introduce the Atlas Cadet Academy. This initiative offers participants a defined pathway to potential career opportunities with Atlas by providing a comprehensive curriculum covering essential aeronautical knowledge and preparation for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and rating exams.

Spartan Education Group provides FAA-approved pilot and aviation technician career-focused training programs and pathways. This exciting new pathway is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for First Officer positions with Atlas, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs. This collaboration strengthens Atlas’ workforce development strategy and continued growth across its global aviation network.

The curriculum incorporates co-curricular training in leadership, teamwork, and advanced flight skills to develop pilots for the complex challenges of today’s dynamic aviation environment.

“At Spartan, we are looking to build deep and impactful relationships with aviation industry partners that are clear leaders and innovators in their market segment,” said Robert Polston, CEO of Spartan Education Group. “We are inspired by Atlas’ vision to be the leader in outsourced aviation logistics and recognize the critical role they play in their customers’ global supply chains. Through this partnership, we will strive to provide the highest standards of flight training to the next generation of pilots.”

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Spartan Education Group to grow this unique Academy for fostering flying careers for aspiring pilots. With their expertise in flight training and strong history of innovation, they are an ideal strategic partner to enhance Atlas’ career development initiatives,” said Patricia Goodwin-Peters, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Atlas Air Worldwide. “Atlas and Spartan Education Group share a commitment to safety, service excellence and teamwork. We take pride in partnering for this distinctive training pathway under the Atlas banner, tailored to aspiring cadets who seek to pursue global career opportunities.”

The Atlas Cadet Academy enrolls cadets at Spartan’s flight training location in West Chicago, Illinois.

About Spartan Education Group
Spartan Education Group, LLC (SEG), headquartered in Chicago, IL, operates McAir Aviation flight school in Broomfield, CO and Illinois Aviation Academy in West Chicago, IL. Separately, SEG acquired Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2012. Spartan College, established in 1928, has trained over 100,000 pilots and aviation technicians at its four campuses located in the following areas: Tulsa, OK, Los Angeles, and Riverside, CA, and Denver, CO.

Source: Spartan

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Philippines Based Low-Cost Carrier Selects First Batch of Cadet Pilots for New Cadet Training Program

Cebu, Philippines – Cebu Pacific Air has announced the selection of its first batch of cadets under a new abinitio cadet pilot training program aimed at developing future pilots. These cadets, hailing from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, will undergo extensive training in Cebu with abinitio flight training partner Airworks Aviation, with mentorship leading to assured employment as pilots with Cebu Pacific Air.

Statement:

  • “We’ve found the first batch of cadets to become our future Moment Makers!” said Cebu Pacific Air in an announcement. “This diverse group of deserving individuals from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will experience high-quality training in Cebu and mentorship towards guaranteed employment as full-fledged Cebu Pacific pilots.”

In June 2024 Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, announced that it was partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for its Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

Further details of the program are shown below:

“How many Cadet Pilots will CEB recruit?

Each batch will be composed of 16–20 Cadet Pilots; and 2-3 batches will be deployed to Airworks for training each year, making a total of 48–60 Cadet Pilots yearly. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

Is there financing assistance offered for the Cadet Pilot program?

Cebu Pacific had partnered with Bank of the Philippines Island “BPI” for loan offers exclusive for the Cadet Pilot program. Cadet applicants should successfully pass the selection process. Furthermore, the loan offers of BPI may be availed by the sponsors (parent/ guardian) of the cadet applicant.

What is the total cost of the full 96-weeks program? How is the cost expected to be paid?

Approximately PHP 5,000,000.00 with determined milestones payment program.”

Source: Cebu Pacific Air
Photo Credit: Cebu Pacific Air

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