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Skyborne Launches Flight Instructor Recruitment Drive at United Kingdom Bases in September 2025

United Kingdom – global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, has announced new recruitment opportunities for flight instructors at its UK bases, offering sponsored ratings and career advancement pathways to meet growing demand across its training network.

  • Skyborne is hiring for positions at both Gloucestershire Airport (Cheltenham HQ) and its new Bournemouth Airport training centre, reflecting expanding capacity in the UK.

  • The roles offer fully bonded sponsorship for additional ratings, including potential hour building on multi-engine piston aircraft at Skyborne’s Florida base in Vero Beach.

  • Compensation & benefits:

    • Salaries around £55,000 per year (experience-dependent)

    • Performance-based incentives

    • 30 days paid annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) on a 4.5-day work week

    • Private health care (for instructor and spouse)

    • Generous pension scheme and corporate partner discounts

  • Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate and an unrestricted Flight Instructor Certificate. Previous experience is preferred but not required.

  • The initiative follows the opening of Skyborne’s second UK training base at Bournemouth, complementing its Gloucestershire HQ and Vero Beach, Florida fair-weather training site.

Source: Skyborne

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European Airline Owned Pilot Training Organisation Welcomes 27th Student Pilot Intake in September 2025

Latvia – airBaltic Pilot Academy has welcomed its 27th group of student pilots, marking the first intake of the new academic year as the airline celebrates its 30th anniversary. The academy has become an important feeder channel for the airline, supporting airBaltic’s growth strategy and fleet expansion plans.

  • “It is a pleasure to welcome the new group of students – the first of this academic year. Their decision to take on this path highlights the growing need for highly skilled aviation professionals. Moreover, this beginning comes at a symbolic moment, as airBaltic celebrates its 30th anniversary – a milestone that underlines our long-standing role in developing aviation in the region. Each new class of cadets is another step in preparing the next generation of pilots who will carry forward airBaltic’s growth and the future of aviation.” – Pauls Calitis, Interim CEO of airBaltic

  • In recent years, airBaltic Pilot Academy has upgraded its Diamond aircraft training fleet and simulator capabilities to enhance ab initio pilot training:

    • More information on the new (second) A220 FFS found here
    • In June 2024 training aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft shared that Latvia’s leading pilot training organisation – airBaltic Training – took delivery of a new DA40 NG aircraft. Increasing its fleet to 10 Diamond Aircraft.

Source: airBaltic Pilot Academy

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New ALSIM Simulator Certification Expands Training Capacity at French Pilot Academy in 2025

France – Cannes Aviation Academy has received certification for an ALSIM AL42 simulator at its newly established base in Agen, marking an expansion of its training capacity with an advanced multi-engine training platform.

  • The ALSIM AL42, a replica of the Diamond DA42, has been certified to EASA FNPT II standards, supporting CPL, IR/ME, and PPL training.

  • The device is equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, advanced visual systems, and a force feedback yoke, providing students with a high-fidelity training environment.

  • The installation at Agen strengthens Cannes Aviation Academy’s ability to serve growing pilot demand while maintaining its operations at Cannes.

  • For ALSIM, the certification reflects continued global uptake of its FNPT II-certified training devices, which are now in operation at more than 400 flight schools and training centres worldwide.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. ALSIM is widely acknowledged for its know-how, built on over 30 years of experience in flight simulation. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Innovation is at the heart of ALSIM’s mission. By continuously anticipating the evolving needs of flight schools and training centers, the company remains at the forefront of pilot training technology. To date, over 450 ALSIM simulators are installed and certified in more than 60 countries, serving a network of more than 400 clients worldwide.

Source: ALSIM

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