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Philippines Based Cebu Pacific Air Launches Cadet Pilot Program with Airworks Aviation – Aim to Train 240-300 Pilots

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, has announced that it is partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for is Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

“Really honored for Airworks Aviation Company, Inc. to partner with Cebu Pacific Air in this groundbreaking Cadet Pilot Program. It’s a partnership that not only aims at making aviation more accessible but also help in the progress of the Philippines. To every Filipino who has ever dreamed of becoming an airline pilot , we dedicate this to you.” shared Vincent Charles Ong, President of Airworks Aviation.

Please see an extract of information about the new program below.

“What is Cebu Pacific’s Cadet Pilot Program 2.0?

The Cebu Pacific (CEB) Cadet Pilot Program 2.0 is a 96-week, self-funded program, that recruit candidates to train to become licensed commercial pilots. Cadets that successfully complete basic flight training and acquire airline qualifications will have a guaranteed employment to join the corps of aviators at Cebu Pacific, flying domestic and international routes. Successful applicants will study and train at Airworks Aviation Academy at Mactan International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

What pilot qualifications and licenses do you acquire after the program?

  • Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating
  • 200 hours flight time experience
  • Completed Airline Transport Pilot License Ground School with Multi-engine simulator experience
  • Type Rating qualification on either the Airbus 320 or the ATR 72-600 aircraft

Is there an age limit to apply for the program?

There is no age restriction for interested applicants.

How long is the training program?

  • Phase 1 “Aviation Foundation Course” – 4 weeks in Pasay Manila
  • Phase 2 “Basic Flight Training” – 68 weeks in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
  • Phase 3 “Airline Integration Training” – 24 weeks Pasay Manila

What can I expect during the aviation foundation course?
The aviation foundation course is a preparatory course that encompasses academic study of aviation basics, tailored exercises to stimulate teamwork, and designed activities towards character development to ensure readiness of the cadets to handle the demands and expectations of the full training program. Candidates will have to pass theory exams to demonstrate competence before entry into the Basic Flight Training Phase.

There are two elements of the course:

1.English language training

The purpose of the course is to expose students to typical types of language and accents for aviation communication, ATC instructions, and correct ICAO pilot read backs. The course will also provide opportunities to practice speaking in roleplaying flights, general English conversation and discussion to help prepare you for the first phase of your flying career at Airworks in Mactan Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City.

2.Introduction to basic aviation theory in the following subjects:

Aerodynamics
Aircraft General Knowledge
Loading and Performance Fundamentals
Navigation
Meteorology
Flight Rules and Air Law
Aviation Math

Students will be guided through approximately 120 hours of ground training (60 hrs. lecture / 60 hrs. tutorial) and complete 3 assessments papers.

Do I sign a bond with Cebu Air Inc.?

You will need to sign a training agreement which will require you to render at least 10 years of continuous service to Cebu Pacific from your first productive flight. During this 10-year period, an amount representing all expenses incurred by Cebu Pacific for your Airline Integration training will be bonded commensurate to the term period of the agreement.

How many Cadet Pilots will CEB recruit?

Each batch will be composed of 16–20 Cadet Pilots; and 2-3 batches will be deployed to Airworks for training each year, making a total of 48–60 Cadet Pilots yearly. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

Is there financing assistance offered for the Cadet Pilot program?

Cebu Pacific had partnered with Bank of the Philippines Island “BPI” for loan offers exclusive for the Cadet Pilot program. Cadet applicants should successfully pass the selection process. Furthermore, the loan offers of BPI may be availed by the sponsors (parent/ guardian) of the cadet applicant.

What is the total cost of the full 96-weeks program? How is the cost expected to be paid?

Approximately PHP 5,000,000.00 with determined milestones payment program.”

Source: Cebu Pacific

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based aviation and pilot training group T3 Aviation Academy has extended a warm welcome to their newest batch of pilot training program cadets, Batch 77. This group represents eight different nationalities:

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Bangladesh
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Nepal
  • South Korea
  • China
  • Canada

T3 Aviation Academy’s Airline Pilot Training Programme (MPL) is an airline-dedicated professional pilot licence programme with a specific airline aligned training syllabus. Upon the successful completion of this training programme, graduates obtain an active Multi-Crew Pilot Licence – MPL(A) and a validated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with 1500 flying hours in collaboration with a partner airline,

Source: T3 Aviation Academy
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Global Flight Training Group AeroGuard Flight Training Center Receives 5th FAA Diamond Award of Excellence

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, is proud to announce that the flight training group has been awarded the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence for its Maintenance Department for 2023 – its fifth consecutive year of receiving the Diamond Award. This recognition emphasizes AeroGuard’s unwavering commitment to excellence and quality in flight training.

AeroGuard Flight Training Center sets a higher standard in flight training with its commitment to quality and student success. As a global leader in training future commercial airline pilots, AeroGuard upholds it’s standards that exceed FAA requirements to ensure its students train in an efficient and safe environment.

AeroGuard’s Maintenance Technicians have played a pivotal role in achieving this honor, demonstrating their expertise and dedication to ensuring a safe and effective environment for flight training. Their knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail are instrumental in upholding AeroGuard’s values of safety and maintaining the highest standards of aircraft maintenance and safety protocols.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 20 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard

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Airbus is Seeking to hire a Chief Flight Instructor (Ab Initio) & Project Manager in 2024

Airbus is currently recruiting for a Toulouse, France position of Chief Flight Instructor (Ab Initio) and Project Manager for its commercial aircraft business joining the Airbus training services department. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Responsibilities

  • The CFI may delegate standardisation and supervision to the flight instructors. In all cases it is the CFI who is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality and standards
  • Responsible for the supervision and the standardization of the instructors, except Theoretical Knowledge Instructors,
  • The supervision of the local standardization staff
  • The standardisation of the flight and flight simulator instruction
  • Guidance for recruitment, selection as well as the final validation of the recruitment for Instructors as well as Part-Timers, except for Theoretical Knowledge Instructors in all Airbus Training Centres.
  • Represent and act on behalf of the Head of Training within the ab initio Flight Academy(s)
  • Develop with customers dedicated MPL Course
  • Provide update to existing ab initio training programs & courseware
  • Manage dedicated projects within flight training, from project creation to deployment
  • Provide effective oversight and proactive management of MPL programs and Airbus Flight Academy Program
  • Identify and advise the WW Head of Training on emerging issues and opportunities for training program enhancement
  • Coordinate with local Airbus Flight Academy Postholders and staff to identify operational needs and liaise with the Head of Training and/or other departments as needed to help satisfy those needs
  • Identify and propagate best practices, assess the impact of proposed changes, and facilitate change within the Airbus Flight Academy
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate operational data to help guide business decisions
  • Monitor, review, and act upon applicable regulatory, customer, and other external guidance related to Airbus Flight Academy training program content and delivery
  • Facilitate and assist in the implementation of Airbus instructor standardization policies across local programs
  • Monitor the quality of training delivery and take or direct action to correct any existing or potential discrepancies or deficiencies
  • Coordinate with the Standards, Compliance and Regulatory departments to assist in maintaining local alignment with the Airbus Network
  • Provide guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of new training programs
  • Maintain Airbus Flight Instructors qualifications
  • Maintain an activity in client training
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Training
  • Review and follow up on customer satisfaction surveys other feedback and, when required, act to ensure that local training delivery meets or exceeds customer and client expectations
  • Develop and maintain close relationships with key customers, authorities and clients
  • Maintain a concentrated customer/client orientation, often under adverse circumstances

Requirements

  • Minimum EASA CFI pre-requisites apply
  • Extensive experience in flight instruction & flight examiner (FE/CRE) appreciated
  • Have working knowledge of applicable national aviation authority organisation(s) and regulations.
  • Have developed relationships with local authorities.
  • Have proven experience in Project Management
  • Have interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure
  • Possess verbal and written communication abilities in English and one other language
  • Demonstrate proficient computer skills
  • Have the ability to focus and work in a complex environment
  • Be readily accepting of change and able to adjust accordingly
  • Have the ability to make decisions and solve complex problems unsupervised within scope of responsibility”

To learn more about the role or to apply check out the job post here.

Source: Airbus

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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training Welcomes June 2024 Batch of Flight Training Cadets

BAA Training, a leading international aviation training provider operating full flight simulator training centers and flight training organisations, has welcomed its June 2024 group of five aspiring pilots which will commence their ATPL theory training at BAA Training facility in Vilnius.

In May BAA Training completed its large-scale expansion project of its flight training facilities at Lleida-Alguaire, Spain. The newly built facilities are an answer to the anticipated increased demand for pilot training due to the ongoing global pilot shortage.

As part of the expansion, the new main building can seat 40 students and a 15-person briefing area, which both allow seamless integration between theory and practice when it comes to student training.

“There has been a strong anticipation for a surge in student enrollment, which placed an emphasis on prioritizing our students’ comfort and training excellence here at our ground and flight schools in Lleida-Alguaire,” explained Joaquin Alejandro Suescun Atencio, Head of Flight School Operations at BAA Training. “That is why we made a strategic decision all the way back in 2022 to design and build new student facilities with those priorities in mind. Not only are we able to accommodate a larger number of students here in Lleida-Alguaire, but we also create an immersive infrastructure for both the faculty and the students.”

These new facilities encompass modern study spaces, well-equipped briefing rooms, spacious lounge areas, refreshing green spaces, and other additional amenities, creating a more effective and suitable training environment for networking and collaboration. The new training facilities have already welcomed their first batch of BAA Training students.

“The training demand to prepare well-rounded airline pilots is growing at a steady pace, that is for sure,” adds Miguel Del Moral, Corporate Strategy Manager at BAA Training. “One of our most popular training programs, the BAA Training Cadet Program, has been at the forefront of tackling that demand. Enrolled students cover all the bases: from theory and flight training all the way to Type Rating and guaranteed job offers at our partners—leading European airlines. The investment made into expanding our Lleida-Alguaire premises is, too, playing a significant role in making the cadet training program that much more attractive.”

The company’s overall growth has also included the significant expansion of BAA Training’s Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft fleet to develop the biggest pilot training base in Spain. The 48 Cessna 172s will be delivered by 2026.

Source: BAA Training
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Turkish Flight Training Group AYJET Celebrates 118th Term Graduation in June 2024

One of Turkey’s largest pilot training organisations AYJET Flight School held its 118th term’s graduation ceremony at Hezarfen Airport as to date 1,700 pilots have graduated since 2005 with over 1,600 of them were subsequently employed in airlines. At the ceremony, AYJET School Principal Naci UÇAR and 118th Term’s winner Burak ŞENKAL (part of the group of 13 graduating cadets) made a speech.

To date, 1661 of the 1779 graduated pilots trained by AYJET Flight School have taken their places in the cockpit and started flying with airlines.

In December 2023 Turkish flight school AYJET shared that it had been awarded Best Flight School 2023 by the Jury of the Bluesky Awards.

This follows the flight training organisation celebrating its 17th anniversary back in October 2023 with over 1,600 airline pilot trained, for airlines including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress Airlines. In November 2023 AYJET Flight School also signed an order for one Diamond Aircraft DA42 FNPT II flight simulator at the European Flight Training Event (EATS) in Cascais, Portugal. This FSTD will be supplementing AYJET’s Diamond Aircraft fleet of 26 single engine DA20 and five twin engine DA42 aircraft.

Source: AYJET Flight School

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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Hosts Italian Airline for Recruitment Event in June 2024

Professional Aviation, one of the largest flight schools in Italy headquartered in Bologna, Italy, is thrilled to announce a recruiting event to be held on June 14th at their academy. This event presents a unique opportunity to meet the recruiting team from Air Dolomiti, the Italian airline of the Lufthansa Group. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the airline’s recruitment process, the qualities they seek in candidates, and have the chance to get all their questions about the selection process answered.

Source: Professional Aviation
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam’s P-Mentor Deliveries Begin in 2024 in the United States

Tecnam Aircraft announced the commencement of their North America customer deliveries for the revolutionary P-Mentor Single Engine IFR Part 23 Certified Two Seat Platform.

“Beginning P-Mentor customer deliveries less than one month after achieving Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification marks another incredible milestone of raising the bar for the General Aviation Marketplace,” said Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director, Tecnam Aircraft. “The P-Mentor has already begun to transform the training marketplace around the world as Flight Schools recognize that they cannot continue to operate legacy aircraft. The P-Mentor offers a unique combination of unparalleled safety, performance and cost-effectiveness.”

This innovative aircraft is equipped with the latest Garmin G3X Touch Screen avionics suite, providing students and instructors with a modern and intuitive interface to enhance the flight training experience.

“Since 1948, Tecnam has always been at the forefront of aviation innovation,” said David Copeland, Director of Sales. “With the P-Mentor, we are setting a new standard in the IFR training environment, offering a aircraft that not only meets but exceeds the rigorous demands of the aviation training community.”

The P-Mentor offers a very low fuel consumption of (3.7 GPH) while delivering a high level of cost efficiency allowing for all day training without having to stop for re fueling thus reducing costs as well as ground and operational interruptions.

“Today marks not only a monumental day for Tecnam but also for our Flight Program in partnership with Stephen F. Austin University. The delivery of the P-Mentor caps off our conversion of our fleet to an all inclusive Tecnam Flight Program. The innovation, low operational cost and aerodynamics of this platform are perfect for our Students and our operations. This combined with the reliability of the Tecnam Aircraft made it a very easy decision to choose the P-Mentor”, said Kristen Conklin, President; HCH Aviation.

Along with the delivery of the aircraft, a maintenance and familiarization course was also provided to the technicians and pilots.

About the P-Mentor
The P-Mentor is a two-seat aircraft, powered by the Rotax 912isC3, featuring the Garmin G3X IFR touch screen suite with PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA amendments. The Mentor is a turnkey solution for many flight schools to train students from their first flight up to their CPL-IR on a single platform. With a variable pitch propeller, a simulated retractable landing gear and an optional ballistic parachute, the P-Mentor has everything flight schools are looking for in today’s market. The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective and efficient VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel capacity will allow flight schools to fly all day without refueling, which improves operational value. The P-Mentor’s fuel consumption is just 3.70 US Gal/h (14 lt/h) contributing to a very low cost of operations averaging $65 per hour. The P-Mentor allows complete PPL, IR and UPRT training, with approved PBN/RNAV as well as AFCS: the entire training syllabus with unprecedented fuel consumption and emissions, further enhancing the renowned profitability of Tecnam-made fleet. The Tecnam fleet is perfect for the today modern school as their aircraft offer the best efficiency, performance and value while meeting the latest certification standards with a unique feature as ‘the greenest fleet on the market. Efficiency that also means very low CO2 emissions. Recent study shows that flight schools operating with TECNAM single and twin-engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%: 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their Commercial Pilot License.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

Source: Tecnam
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