Denmark Headquartered Pilot Training Group Expands Technical Operations with New Aircraft Mechanic Hiring Campaign in Spain

Spain – GreyBird Maintenance, the technical division of Denmark’s largest commercial pilot training provider GreyBird Pilot Academy, has announced the opening of its new EASA Part-145 maintenance workshop in Hinojosa del Duque. The expansion supports the academy’s high-volume flight training operations and reinforces its commitment to aircraft safety and reliability.

  • The new facility supports the maintenance of the academy’s training fleet through collaboration between its technical team, in-house CAMO, the aircraft manufacturer, and flight school.
  • The company is currently hiring Aircraft Mechanics with a focus on safety, quality, and experience, particularly those familiar with Rotax engines.

  • Key requirements include:

    • EASA Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) with B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, or B1.4 categories

    • Experience in General Aviation (GA) maintenance

    • CAMO/CAO experience is a plus

  • The role offers a fixed monthly salary, flexible daytime hours (06:00–15:30), and a structured onboarding process.

Source: GreyBird Pilot Academy
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Emirates Launches Pilot Recruitment Roadshow Across Nordic Region in May 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates is expanding its pilot recruitment campaign with a dedicated pilot recruitment roadshow across Norway, Finland, and Sweden. The Nordic tour aims to attract qualified flight crew interested in joining the airline’s Airbus and Boeing fleet operations.

  • Emirates will conduct pilot roadshows in three Nordic cities:

    • Oslo, Norway – 9 May (10:00 & 13:00), 10 May (10:00)

    • Helsinki, Finland – 11 May (10:00 & 13:00), 12 May (10:00)

    • Stockholm, Sweden – 14 May (10:00 & 13:00), 15 May (10:00)

  • The roadshows target current commercial pilots exploring international opportunities and career progression.

  • Emirates is presenting its Accelerated Command Program and Direct Entry Captain roles, which are available for qualified applicants.

  • The roadshows also include Q&A sessions and presentations on Emirates pilot life, covering operational, training, and lifestyle aspects.

Source: Emirates
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Blackshape Targets Training Market Growth with New Models and US Focus

Italy – headquartered training aircraft manufacturer Blackshape unveiled its new Prime Xplorer taildragger variant at Aero Friedrichshafen 2025, signaling a renewed commercial strategy under new leadership and a focused push into the U.S. and global training markets with its Gabriel trainer aircraft.

  • Blackshape launched the Prime Xplorer light sport aircraft in response to demand from the U.S. market.

  • The introduction aligns with CEO Niccolo Chierroni’s strategy to scale production to two aircraft per month by early 2026.

  • The company has delivered over 100 aircraft to date, including 80+ Prime units and around 20 Gabriel BK160-200s.

  • Gabriel, its flagship trainer, is targeting commercial and military introductory flight training markets globally.

  • US certification of the Gabriel was achieved in June 2024, and deliveries began late last year.

  • Blackshape appointed BravoFox in Indiana as its first U.S. distributor and plans to establish a legal subsidiary in the country.

  • Key product upgrades include:

    • A more powerful Prime variant with a Rotax 915 engine

    • A Gabriel model with a Rotax engine capable of operating on mogas for emerging markets

    • Planned collaboration with CMD for a hybrid-electric Prime

  • Design enhancements under study for the Gabriel include a taller bubble canopy, aerobatic turboprop variant, and a side-by-side cockpit layout.

  • The company is considering relocating its manufacturing operations from Monopoli to Grottaglie to improve integration with flight testing and aerospace industry partners.

  • A major priority is the expansion of its global aftersales support and maintenance network to better serve its growing fleet.

Statements:

  • “This is an aircraft that the [US] market was asking for,” said CEO Niccolo Chierroni. “We are in negotiations with customers worldwide and are confident of receiving dozens of [Gabriel] orders this year.”

Source: Blackshape
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Norway-based Pilot Flight Academy Adjust 2025 Program Pricing

Norway – Pilot Flight Academy has announced new, more competitive pricing for its Integrated Airline Pilot Course, citing gains in operational efficiency and streamlining. The pricing adjustment is applicable for all future intakes, including the April 2025 class.

  • The new course price is NOK 1,130,000 with a NOK 15,000 enrolment fee (a reduction from the previous (NOK 1,260,000, with an additional enrollment fee of NOK 30,000) – approx. USD12.5k reduction
  • The cost reduction applies to the Integrated Airline Pilot Course and aims to improve affordability without impacting training quality or standards.
  • Additional offerings include career support, airline collaborations, and access to financial aid options such as Norway’s Lånekassen scheme.

Source: Pilot Flight Academy
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