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Denmark Headquartered Pilot Training Group Seeking to Flight Instructors for Denmark and Spain Bases in 2025
Denmark – based GreyBird Pilot Academy is hiring Flight Instructors for its flying bases in Aarhus, Denmark, and Córdoba, Spain.
Position Highlights:
- Primary responsibilities include in-aircraft training, with occasional classroom and simulator teaching.
- Open to both certified instructors and pilots aspiring to become instructors; a flight instructor certificate is not a prerequisite.
- Instructors will play a key role in meeting the high expectations of GreyBird’s students for quality education.
Requirements:
- ATPL, CPL, or PPL certificate.
- Strong technical and academic knowledge.
- Structured working style with a high level of quality awareness.
- Experience working with people and a cooperative attitude.
- Willingness to educate constructively and professionally.
- Basic IT skills.
What GreyBird Offers:
- Competitive monthly salary based on qualifications and seniority.
- Pension and private healthcare.
- Predictable schedules and permanent bases in Aarhus or Córdoba.
- Opportunities to fly across Europe, particularly in Denmark and Spain.
- Individualized training and onboarding programs.
Applications should be sent to job@greybird.dk with the subject line Flight Instructor Aarhus.
About GreyBird Pilot Academy
Founded in 2013, GreyBird Pilot Academy is Denmark’s leading pilot school, with bases across Europe.
Source: GreyBird Pilot Academy
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Belgium-based Flight School Skywings Flight Training to Be at Pilot Expo 2025 in February in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium – based Skywings Flight Training will be attending Pilot Expo 2025 on February 21-22 in Brussels, showcasing its industry-leading training programs designed to prepare aspiring pilots for successful careers in aviation.
- Integrated ATPL Training: Skywings offers Belgium’s largest integrated ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) program, providing comprehensive training for future pilots.
- Brussels Airlines MPL Cadet Program: The academy features a tailored Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) cadet program in partnership with Brussels Airlines, guaranteeing students an A320 First Officer position upon successful completion of the training.
- European Flight Academy Partnership: As a partner school of the European Flight Academy, Skywings ensures top-notch, airline-focused training, boosting graduates’ chances of being hired by Lufthansa Group airlines.
- Graduate Success: With 92% of graduates securing airline jobs within a year, Skywings is recognized as a reliable path for aspiring pilots. Training is conducted by experienced airline pilots across premier locations in Belgium and Spain.
About Pilot Expo 2025
Pilot Expo is one of the largest gatherings for aspiring and professional pilots, showcasing leading flight training academies, airline recruiters, and aviation suppliers. Skywings Flight Training will be available to meet and guide prospective students.
About Skywings Flight Training
Skywings Flight Training, headquartered in Belgium, is the largest flight academy in the country. Offering integrated ATPL and MPL programs, it prepares students for a seamless transition into airline careers. With partnerships with Brussels Airlines and the European Flight Academy, Skywings focuses on airline-ready training.
Source: Pilot Expo
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Defence Conglomerate Patria Divest’s Pilot Training Unit in 2025 to Airways Aviation
Finland – Patria has signed an agreement with Airways Aviation Group (‘Airways Aviation’) on them acquiring the entire share capital of its subsidiary Patria Pilot Training Oy (‘Patria’s Pilot Training’). As of 1 February, 2025, all employees, operations and ongoing training courses of Patria’s Pilot Training will be transferred to Airways Aviation.
Patria’s military pilot training activities will not be impacted by these changes.
Significant efforts were made to find an external successor for the operations since the change negotiations were held in Patria’s Pilot Training operations on its possible termination during 2025 in the summer of 2024. The function is mainly focused on arranging professional civilian pilot training in Pirkkala in Tampere and Vantaa, Finland and in Córdoba in Spain. These operations employ 30 people in Finland and 5 in Spain.
Airways Aviation Group with over 45 years of experience is a privately owned aviation education and training organization with its headquarters in the UAE (Dubai) and active operations in more than 10 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia-Pacific. It owns and operates one of the world’s largest fleets of training aircraft, including Europe’s largest fleet of Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft.
The group provides high-quality education and training pathways for Airline Pilots, Military Pilots, Cabin Crew, Ground Handlers, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, and University-qualified Administrators and Managers, boasting a proven track record in aviation training, having successfully trained over 10,000 pilots, 14,000 cabin crew and 20,000 maintenance technicians and ground staff.
Patria’s Pilot Training operations will now be fully integrated into Airways Aviation’s global training network and will be rebranded as Airways Aviation Nordic, expanding the group’s footprint in the region.
About Patria
Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Through life capability, Protected mobility & defence systems and Battlefield & critical systems products and services, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria has offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.
Source: Patria
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Global Aircraft Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Nordic Aviation Capital
Dubai, U.A.E. – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (“NAC” or “Nordic Aviation Capital”), an aircraft leasing company formed over 30 years ago. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
As of September 2024, NAC’s fleet comprised of 252 owned and committed assets on lease to approximately 60 airline customers in approximately 40 countries.
On a pro forma basis, DAE Capital’s fleet will comprise of approximately 750 owned, managed and committed aircraft with a total value of approximately US$22 billion on lease to approximately 170 airline customers in approximately 70 countries.
Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented, “We are delighted at this opportunity to add NAC’s capabilities, complementary market presence, and people to our platform. This transaction will allow us to provide more cost-effective solutions to a larger group of customers.”
The transaction will be appropriately capitalized and funded by internal resources and committed debt financing. Consequently, DAE’s leverage and funding metrics will remain comfortably within the levels consistent with DAE’s credit ratings. The transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals and approval of the shareholders of NAC Holdings Limited and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
DAE was advised by Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP and KPMG.
About DAE
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aviation services corporation with two divisions: DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 170 airline customers in over 65 countries from its seven office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, New York, and Seattle.
DAE Capital is an award-winning aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 500 Airbus, ATR, and Boeing aircraft with a fleet value of US$18 billion. DAE Engineering provides regional MRO services to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from its state-of-the-art facility in Amman, Jordan, accommodating up to 17 wide and narrow body aircraft. It is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 25 regulators globally.
Source: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation Group, Acquires Patria Pilot Training – Airways Aviation Nordic
Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, and India, is delighted to announce the acquisition of ‘Patria Pilot Training Oy’, a Finish company dedicated to professional pilot training and until now part of state-owned Patria Group, marking an exciting new chapter for both organisations.
The Sale Purchase Agreement signed on December 30th, 2024 provisions for the transfer of full ownership of Patria Pilot Training Oy from 1 February 2025.
Operating out of Pirkkala in Tampere and Vantaa, Finland, as well as Córdoba, Spain, Patria Pilot Training is a well-established and trusted provider with a long and proud history of delivering high-quality professional EASA ATPL, Military and MPL training to a variety of B2C, B2B and B2G customers.
With a large, dedicated team of staff and contractors, a fully owned fleet of 12 Diamond Aircraft, 3 Simulators (including an Airbus A320 Level 1 FTD) positioned across Finland and Spain, Patria Pilot Training is bringing its expertise, operations and ongoing training programmes in under the wing of Airways Aviation.
The acquisition follows an expedited but extensive due diligence process bringing together an aligned vision for the future for both Patria and the Airways Aviation Groups.
Airways Aviation is a globally renowned aviation education and training provider boasting a legacy of more than 45 years in the industry.
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, Airways Aviation operates in over 10 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia and brings exceptional training infrastructure including one of the world’s largest fleets of Diamond training aircraft and featuring Europe’s most extensive collection of Diamond DA40 and DA42 models.
Over its illustrious history, the group has successfully trained more than 10,000 airline pilots, 14,000 cabin crew and 20,000 maintenance technicians and ground staff.
This acquisition represents a strategic step forward for Airways Aviation as it integrates Patria Pilot Training into its global network and rebrands it as Airways Aviation Nordic.
“The acquisition of Patria Pilot Training significantly expands Airways Aviation’s presence in Europe, particularly in the Nordic region, enhancing our facilities and capacity to continue delivering best-in-class aviation education and training solutions in Europe and across our growing network. Students and industry partners alike can look forward to accessing world-class training, supported by an unrivalled global network. This collaboration underscores both Patria’s and Airways Aviation’s unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation training, and provides an enduring legacy of opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals,” said Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman of Airways Aviation.
The integration of Patria Pilot Training will enable Airways Aviation to offer an even broader range of pathways for existing and aspiring airline pilots, military aviators, cabin crew, ground handlers, maintenance technicians and aviation administrators.
About Airways Aviation
With over 45 years of international experience and a growing number of education & training locations strategically positioned across Europe, the Middle East and Australia, the Airways Aviation Group boasts being the largest privately owned group of multidisciplinary aviation academies of its kind delivering first class Military and Commercial Pilot training. Our advanced education & training programs couple practical & theory techniques within courses that are designed to match the rapidly increasing demand for Military and Civil clients seeking optimum training and licensing outcomes.
About Patria Group
Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Through life capability, Protected mobility & defence systems and Battlefield & critical systems products and services, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria has offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). Patria owns 50% of Nammo, and together these three companies form a leading Nordic defence partnership.
Source: Airways Aviation Group
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