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Irish Pilot Training Organisation AFTA Celebrates 500th Student Pilot Milestone and Record October 2024 Enrolment

Waterford, Ireland – Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) celebrated a significant milestone at Waterford Airport, marking the training of its 500th student pilot since beginning operations at the location in 2018. This achievement underscores AFTA’s impact on pilot training and its contributions to Ireland’s aviation industry.

  • AFTA, Ireland’s largest flight training academy, has operated at Waterford Airport for six years, fostering excellence in aviation education and preparing pilots to meet the growing global demand.
  • The academy’s presence complements Waterford Airport’s role as a hub for pilot training, search and rescue operations, national aerial survey flights, and business jet activities.
  • October 2024 saw a record intake of 42 trainee pilots, further solidifying AFTA’s role in addressing aviation workforce needs.

About Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)
Founded in 1995, AFTA is Ireland’s leading flight training organization, specializing in ab initio pilot training for commercial aviation.

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy

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South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Welcomes Large Number of Aspiring Pilots in November 2024

43 Air School, one of Africa’s largest flight training organisations, has announced the commencement of its latest intake of around 18 aspiring aviators.

With over 70 training aircraft 43 Air School trains over 300 pilots for the African continent and for Asian airlines such as Indian airline IndiGo and Vietnam’s flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Source: 43 Air School
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South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Launches Flight Instructor Hiring Drive with Sign-On Bonus

Port Alfred, South Africa – 43 Air School, one of the largest flight training group’s on the African continent, has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The hiring initiative includes interviews in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CVs and licenses to 43 Air School

Source: 43 Air School
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New Zealand’s Ardmore Flying School Partners with Chinese University in 2024

Educational facilitator Look Education New Zealand (LENZ) marked a successful week in China, strengthening its educational partnerships and celebrating key achievements, including the inauguration of a new aviation learning center.

  • LENZ continues to expand its high-level networks in China, supporting New Zealand educational institutions in building international collaborations and managing offshore operations.
  • A major milestone was the opening of a learning center established in partnership between Ardmore Flying School in Auckland and Shandong Women’s University.
  • The new center focuses on training Chinese female pilots, who will earn internationally recognized New Zealand pilot licenses, equipping them for global aviation careers.
  • The partnership took three years of groundwork by the LENZ team in China and is expected to strengthen ties between New Zealand and China while promoting diversity in aviation.

Statement’s

  • “NZ reputation in China feels very good right now. We thank all our NZ education partners that trust in us not only to send quality Chinese students but in handling their offshore businesses and open doors that they may not be able to do on their own,” LENZ shared.

About LENZ (Look Education New Zealand)
LENZ facilitates international education opportunities, connecting New Zealand institutions with global markets. The organization plays a vital role in building partnerships, promoting New Zealand education, and managing offshore collaborations.

Source: LENZ

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