Market Intelligence: Asia Pacific
L3Harris Shared Video About Simulator University (SimU), a Full Flight Simulator Maintenance eLearning Platform
Global pilot training solution provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation launched the Simulator University (SimU), its innovative eLearning system which revolutionizes the way it trains simulator technicians.
“With SimU, education becomes flexible and accessible, offering a comprehensive digital environment where technicians can access a wealth of knowledge, immersive content, and interactive modules.” shared L3Harris Commercial Aviation.
Check it out through the video below.
Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
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Australian Airline Approaches First Anniversary of Shift of Evidence-based Training Solution from Salient
United Kingdom based Salient, provider of Evidence-based Training (EBT) and Competency-based Training and Assessment (CBTA) solutions to support airlines and other air operators, helicopter operators, training organizations and authorities around the world, has shared that its customer Qantas is approaching the one year anniversary since implementing evidence-based training solutions from Salient.
“The airline, its pilots, the union and the regulator are all onside and the training has been universally well received, with 90% positive feedback. As Dirk Dahmen, a Captain at Qantas in charge of the programme says: “In time, people will forget we ever did it in any different way.” shared Salient.
Source: Salient
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Australia’s RMIT University’s Aviation Academy Announces Latest Appointment for Operations Manager
Australia’s RMIT University’s Aviation Academy has appointed Justin Brownjohn as the Operations Manager.
As an Operations Manager, Brownjohn supports the the day-to-day operations of the Academy and manage key stakeholder relationships to ensure all aspects of the business run effectively and to the highest standards, promoting the Academy culture and creating an elite environment of the development of future aviation professionals. The RMIT Aviation Academy has a vision to be the premier flight training provider within Asia Pacific. In this role, Brownjohn oversees the student and industry engagement along with business development of the Academy and the STEM College of the RMIT.
Justin Brownjohn said: “I am excited to share that I have returned to the aviation industry in a new role as Operations Manager, Aviation Academy at RMIT University! The COVID years gave me some amazing opportunities to move outside of the airline space. Over the last 3 years I expanded my experience into Higher Education, State Government and the Railways – they have all taught me different skills and exposed me to new problems requiring solutions, but that’s the thing about aviation – once it’s in your blood, it’s hard to escape. It’s a great honour to work for one of the premier Universities offering education in this space and to be able to be part of making the Aviation Academy one of the best flight training providers in the market.”
Learn more about RMIT University’s Aviation Academy or Mr. Brownjohn by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.
Source: Justin Brownjohn (RMIT University Aviation Academy)
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L3Harris’ Head of Digital Learning Highlights Benefits of SimU – New eLearning Platform for Simulator Maintenance Training
L3Harris’s Head of Digital Learning, David Harding shared information on the exciting features of L3Harris’ brand-new platform, SimU, and how it revolutionizes the way simulator engineers/technicians train.
- SimU: A new eLearning platform for simulator maintenance training
- Features: SimU offers a blended in-person and eLearning package, featuring instructor-led walk-throughs and in-situ shots of real equipment. It also provides flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and individualized learning experience for customers.
- Motivation: SimU is driven by the need to deliver training effectively in a post-Covid world, where travel restrictions, skill gaps, and digitalization are major challenges for the simulator industry.
- Future Plans: SimU will initially cover the Airbus A320, and will expand to other aircraft types and additional content.
On what are the benefits of SimU, Mr Harding shared;
“We recognise the cost of training to organisations. Now the pilot training industry is restabilizing, the demand for training our simulator technicians has also increased, which comes at a cost. SimU offers flexibility in when we chose to train. This means you can schedule training outside of key operational times, or technicians can work and train simultaneously!
From a demographic angle, SimU recognises the way people learn by digitalizing their experience. It’s important to realise that people, particularly the younger generation, are more inclined to be mobile orientated and turn to interactive video content when they want to learn something new. We’ve seen this digital experience adopted across several industries, and we wanted to expand that use of a learning management system (LMS) to cover simulator and flight device maintenance training, giving our customers their independence.
SimU will deliver even better-quality training but at a reduced burden to our customers. With traditional training, eight people would have to be released for a considerable number of days, resulting in simulator operations being impacted and additional staffing costs. Essentially, SimU aims to prevent all these impacts.
One of, if not the most valuable elements of SimU is that it is an individual experience instead of a one size fits all exercise. Students can access a huge amount of learning content instantly, train at their own pace and revisit challenging modules that inexperienced technicians may have found difficult in a traditional classroom setting.”
Source: L3Harris
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Australia’s Air Combat Centre, Provider of Retail Fast Jet Simulator Training, Announces Latest Appointment for General Manager
Australia’s Air Combat Centre has appointed Paul Cummins as the General Manager. Air Combat Centre is equipped with F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet simulators for leadership training, corporate events and team building in Brisbane and Sydney. Learn more about Air Combat Centre or Mr. Cummins by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.
Source: Paul Cummins (Air Combat Centre)
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MINT Software Systems Announces Latest Appointment for Senior Sales Manager
MINT Software Systems, a developer of a cloud-based digital training platform for records, qualification management, resource planning, grading, and data mining, has appointed Frank Vieira Hugger as Senior Sales Manager with a focus on the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.
Learn more about MINT Software Systems or Mr. Hugger by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.
Source: Frank Vieira Hugger (MINT Software Systems)
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Leading Aviation Publisher and Pilot Training Courseware Creator, Padpilot, Announces New Head of Learning & Development
United Kingdom – Padpilot, a leading aviation publisher and pilot training courseware creator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Gray, former F35 test pilot and one the most decorated pilots in the British armed forces, as its new Head of Learning and Development.
This newly created role comes at a time of significant momentum for the UK-based company. More than 300,000 of its interactive textbooks have been sold and the company continues to grow its global network of training partners including 140 airlines, air forces, universities and training organisations worldwide now use Padpilot resources.
In the past year the company has launched a new ATPL(H) theory course for commercial heli- copter pilots and a new ‘eReader’ content platform allowing its best-selling interactive ebooks to be downloaded to any device: Android, Apple and browsers – a move away from it’s previous Apple-only iBook format. And there are more innovations in pilot training coming in 2024.
Nathan Gray is an experienced high-risk test pilot, fighter pilot and fast jet flight instructor. He flew with the Fleet Air Arm for over two decades and flew multiple aircraft including the Harrier, F-15, F-16, F-18, and F-35. Completing over 140 combat missions, he also qualified as a com- mando green beret, paratrooper and forward air controller.
Gray was recruited to the ground-breaking F-35 stealth jet development program and conducted the first ever F-35 launch and recovery on HMS Queen Elizabeth in front of an audience of VIPs and the world’s media in 2018. He is also a published author and STEM ambassador.
In 2002, as a trainee Harrier pilot, Gray walked away from an ‘unsurvivable’ accident, caused by a tiny piece of FOD (foreign object debris) during which his instructor, Lt Cdr London, was killed. Gray vowed he’d leave the military before reaching the same age that London was at the time of the accident. He retired as a Commander in 2019 and his post military career is defined by a desire to give back to the industry.
Gray said: “I’m excited to join this agile, passionate team developing cutting-edge, next genera- tion learning for the civil aviation industry. As pilots we’re always learning: new types, new roles, new operations. So it’s vital to get the foundational knowledge in place properly at the very be- ginning of pilot training.
“It’s important to build skills and knowledge efficiently with the long term in mind so I’m looking forward to helping to create learning experiences for the next generation of pilots that are efficient, effective, immersive, and enjoyable.”
Graham Cownie, Padpilot CEO said: “I’m delighted to welcome Nathan to Padpilot. His unique blend of skills, ranging from basic flight instructor, through captaincy on a civil airliner and then to F35 test pilot, brings perspectives on aviation that were previously beyond our grasp.
As a STEM ambassador, Nathan’s young, fresh and dynamic perspective on learning is already reaping huge dividends as we plot our new approach to educating the next generation of pilots. Nathan is ideally equipped to take Padpilot to the next level. We look forward to amazing our clients in the near future with new and exciting developments.”
About Padpilot
Padpilot creates innovative resources for the theoretical knowledge phase of pilot training.
In 2011 Padpilot published the first ever ATPL theory books for iPad, the first books for the new EASA 2020 ATPL(A) syllabus in 2020 and the first EASA 2020 ATPL(H) books written solely for helicopter pilots in July 2022.
In March 2023 they launched their multi-device eReader content platform, making their best-selling theo- ry ebooks available on all devices and bringing interactive theoretical knowledge resources to a wider audience.
Padpilot materials are used by 140+ airlines, air forces, universities and training organisations all over the world. They’re proud to provide teaching and learning resources to some of the largest pilot training organisations globally.
Padpilot’s ebooks have been downloaded more than 300,000 times. Advanced e-learning technology brings aviation theory to life: students can highlight, search and make note cards within the books to aid study, and embedded 3D models and animations transform reading into an immersive experience which promotes understanding and memory retention.
Padpilot’s team of subject matter expert authors follow the syllabi Learning Objectives but add opera- tional information and case studies to put theory content into context, giving student pilots a more round- ed theoretical knowledge education. In-depth analysis and consultation with airlines is undertaken regu- larly to identify and update core knowledge and skills requirements.
Discover the leading theoretical knowledge solutions for pilot training at www.padpilot.com
Source: Padpilot
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