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US Flight School Aviator College Welcomes French Cadets to Florida Training Base in 2025

Florida, USA – Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology has welcomed a new group of international students from the France’s Wecair program to its European Flight Training (EFT) program, marking the start of their professional pilot training journey.

In March 2025 WECAIR, the France headquartered international pilot training organisation, had launched the Flyfirst World programme, the first pilot training curriculum conducted across three continents. This 22-month course provides cadets with a comprehensive aviation education in the United States, Europe, and South Africa, culminating in an EASA licence.

  • Programme Structure:

    • Phase 1: Initial flight training in Florida, USA (16 weeks)

    • Phase 2: Theoretical ATPL courses in Bordeaux, France (36 weeks)

    • Phase 3: Time-building flights in South Africa (12 weeks)

    • Phase 4: Advanced flight training in Europe, including EASA CPL/IR ME/AUPRT (16 weeks)

    • Phase 5: Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and Jet Orientation Course (JOC) on A320/B737 simulators in Europe (3 weeks)

Source: Aviator College

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US Flight Training Group Hillsboro Aero Academy Welcomes First Class of Students to New 12-Month Aviation Maintenance Professional Program

Oregon, USA – Hillsboro Aero Academy has launched its new Aviation Maintenance Professional Program, officially inaugurated on September 8, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the enrollment of the first class of 24 students.

  • The program was developed over two years of planning and is designed as an accelerated 12-month pathway into the aviation maintenance profession.

  • Students will complete a 59-credit curriculum combining classroom instruction with hands-on training, ensuring readiness for all required FAA certification exams.

  • The initiative reflects HAA’s commitment to addressing the nationwide shortage of certified aviation maintenance technicians, a role identified as critical across U.S. airlines, MROs, and OEMs.

  • With the ability to train multiple cohorts annually, the program positions HAA as both a pilot training and maintenance training provider, expanding its scope in aviation workforce development.

About Hillsboro Aero Academy 
Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, Hillsboro Aero Academy is one of the largest flight training organisations in the United States, offering helicopter and airplane pilot training for domestic and international students.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy

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USA’s Infinity Flight Group Deploys Flight Simulator to Football Team Philadelphia Eagles Season Opener in 2025

New Jersey, United States – based Infinity Flight Group, one of the largest privately owned flight schools on the east coast of the United States, has showcased its training offerings through the deployment of a flight simulator and team to the Philadelphia Eagles season opener tailgate.

Source: Infinity Flight Group

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes 149th Cohort in September 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio flight training unit of Turkish Airlines, as welcomed its 149th training cohort in September following growing its fleet by 7 new aircraft alone in August.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new Cessna 172 aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Ireland’s ASG Celebrates 10 Years as Leading Aviation Training Provider

Ireland – Aviation training provider ASG is marking its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth, global partnerships, and expanding training capabilities. Founded in 2015, the organisation has developed into a respected EASA-approved training provider, supporting airlines, state organisations, and thousands of student pilots.

“By placing training quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do, ASG has developed and grown trust with key stakeholders across the aviation industry, from partners, to regulators, to private and public aviation organisations, and of course, with student Pilots,” says Diarmuid O’Riordan, founder of ASG.

“The organisation has experienced tremendous growth year on year since its foundation, not just in the number of students trained, but in the variety of organisations supported with their aviation training and consultancy needs. To support this growth, ASG has invested consistently in growth enablers from customer relationship management platforms, process automations, its own learning management system and video tutorials, a classroom booking and reservation platform, instructor and crew scheduling tools, not to mention significant ongoing investments in both software and hardware technology solutions to continue to enhance the quality of training, consultancy, and support available to customers. Over the past ten years it has been gratifying to see the team developing, managing, and delivering training across the industry and across a spectrum of disciplines including Airline Pilot training, Crew Control, Safety and risk management, Military Pilot training, Apron / Ramp management, Air Defence & Air Interception, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Search & Rescue Tasking (SAR) and co-ordination, Flight Operations and Aircraft Dispatch.”

Over the past decade, ASG has built long-lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in the aviation industry:

  • Aer Lingus
  • Norwegian Air
  • SAS Scandinavian Airlines
  • Emerald Airlines
  • Hibernian Airlines
  • Simtech Aviation
  • Aluminium Offshore
  • DAS Private Jets
  • ASL Airlines
  • Irish Police Force
  • GFTS
  • Path2Pilot
  • Flyer
  • Skymates Flight Academy
  • United Nations (UN)
  • Aramark
  • Irish Coast Guard (IRCG)
  • Irish Air Corps (IAC)
  • Ernst & Young,

Source: ASG
Photo Credit: ASG

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Global Flight Training Group OSM Aviation Academy Seeks Head of Flight Operations/Base Manager in 2025 for Florida Campus

Florida, USA – OSM Aviation Academy is actively recruiting for a senior leadership position at its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) training base: Head of Flight Operations (Chief Instructor) / Base Manager.

See job announcement below and apply directly with OSM Aviation Academy.

“Job Summary

OSM Aviation Academy is seeking a safety-focused and driven aviation professional to join its leadership team as Head of Flight Operations / Base Manager for its FAA Part 141 flight training facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE).

This position involves both the administrative oversight of daily training operations and followup flight instructions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality ground and flight training, ensuring compliance with FAA standards, and supporting student progress in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about aviation leadership and wants to help shape the next generation of Airline Ready pilots.

Key Responsibilities & Instructional Duties

  • Deliver ground, flight, and pre-/post-flight instruction in accordance with FAA Part 141 regulations and the school’s approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs)
  • Prepare students for knowledge, proficiency, and practical tests (Stage Checks, End-of-Course Evaluations, FAA Check rides)
  • Conduct stage checks and proficiency flights (if authorized)
  • Maintain high instructional standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
  • Monitor student progress, maintain accurate training records, and provide regular feedback

Administrative & Leadership Duties

  • Manage the day-to-day training operations and scheduling at the KFXE base
  • Supervise and support flight instructors and operational staff
  • Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, TCOs, and OSM internal standards
  • Support and participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new instructors
  • Collaborate with the management team to grow OSM Aviation Academy’s footprint and activities in the U.S.
  • Lead standardization and continuous improvement efforts in curriculum, safety practices, and instructor performance
  • Organize and attend instructor meetings, safety briefings, and internal audits
  • Act as the point of contact for base-level administrative coordination, including liaison with airport authorities and vendors

Qualifications

Required:

  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • Preferably prior operational experience from Military and/or Part 121/135 operations
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) – SE/ME/IR + FAA Medical Class I
  • Meet requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR §141.35
  • Ability to pass a TSA background check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits

  • Competitive fixed salary.
  • Opportunities for leadership advancement within OSM Aviation Academy Group
  • Professional development and recurrent training opportunities
  • ID90 travel scheme with Norse Atlantic Airways.“

Apply directly with OSM Aviation Academy.

Source: OSM Aviation Academy

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