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Regional Aviation Association of Australia Welcomes 2024 Board of Directors

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30 November, 2023 the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) welcomed 11 returning Directors and 3 new Directors to the Board for 2024. RA thanked outgoing members Neville Evans (Jet Aviation) and Leif Mawson (Aviation Australia) for their past service and looks forward to working with Eliza Tipping (Air BP), David Trevelyan (Basair), and Shannon Wells (Airlines of Tasmania).

Straight after the AGM the Board held their first meeting and set their priorities for 2024.

“We’ll continue to focus on our relationship with the Department as the Green Paper rolls over into the White Paper and we’re setting up a new working group to continue working on Fair Work issues around pilot bonds and return of service,” said RAAA. “Training and skills shortages, particularly the urgent need for more LAMEs, also remains a key focus along with maintenance regulation and airport access challenges for regional operators.”

AFM team note of interest – David Trevelyan and Shannon Wells both are leaders in the Australian flight training industry.

Source: Regional Aviation Association of Australia

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US Flight School’s New Maintenance Training Facility and Program Set to Open in Spring 2024

Epic Flight Academy’s new location at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport that caters its Aircraft Mechanic Program will open this spring, and FEAM Aero is offering tuition reimbursement opportunities to train there.

FEAM Aero partnered with Epic Flight Academy to establish an aviation maintenance program at the CVG Airport campus in Greater Cincinnati, scheduled to open in 2024. This program is designed to kickstart students’ careers as aviation maintenance technicians, providing a blend of classroom education and on the job experience within FEAM’s hangars at the CVG Airport.

To support aspiring aviation maintenance professionals, FEAM Aero is pleased to announce the availability of eight (8) inaugural tuition reimbursements for eligible participants in the inaugural class of Epic Flight Academy’s maintenance program at CVG.

FEAM Aero’s Tuition Reimbursement Program will cover up to $25,000 of the recipient’s tuition fees and includes the opportunity for paid employment at FEAM Aero’s CVG Hangar while the student attends school. In exchange, recipients are expected to commit to working for FEAM upon successful completion of the program, for a duration of three years.

It’s important to note that the conditional offer of full-time employment is contingent upon meeting specific criteria, including graduation from Epic Flight Academy, a satisfactory background check, a negative drug test result, and compliance with all FAA pre-employment requirements.

The deadline of application is on January 15, 2024.

Source: Epic Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Epic Flight Academy

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AAG International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) Maintenance Training Center (MTC) Inks Partnership with Sapphire International Aviation Academy

Philippines based AAG International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) Maintenance Training Center (MTC) and Sapphire International Aviation Academy (SIAA) ink partnership for the on-the-job training program of the aviation students.

Capt. Gaudencio Maniano (AICAT Accountable Manager) extended his appreciation to SIAA for the partnership and assured the academy of AICAT- MTC’s commitment to delivering top quality and hands-on practical learning experience for their students.

In her response, Ms. Catherine R. Levanza (Academy President/Safety Manager) expressed her gratitude, and acknowledged AICAT-MTC and SIAA’s shared commitment to creating a suitable environment for learning and growth in support of the aviation industry.

This partnership aims to provide SIAA students a unique and enriching experience through the top-of- class facilities and technology of AICAT-MTC and prepare them for future challenges and opportunities in aviation.

AICAT is part of global pilot and aviation training group Alpha Aviation Group.

Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
Photo Credit: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines

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US Aviation Training Group, Epic Flight Academy, Welcomes Representative from Subsidiary of American Airlines

Florida, United States based Epic Flight Academy announced that a representative from PSA Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines which operates Bombardier regional jet aircraft, visited the flight school and aircraft maintenance training organiastion to share exciting career opportunities for aircraft mechanic students.

Source: Epic Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Epic Flight Academy

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Australia’s Air Combat Centre, Provider of Retail Fast Jet Simulator Training, Announces Latest Appointment for General Manager

Australia’s Air Combat Centre has appointed Paul Cummins as the General Manager. Air Combat Centre is equipped with F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet simulators for leadership training, corporate events and team building in Brisbane and Sydney. Learn more about Air Combat Centre or Mr. Cummins by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Paul Cummins (Air Combat Centre)
Photo Credit: Air Combat Centre (shown as meta image)

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