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US Flight School, Epic Flight Academy, Offers $27,000 Tuition Scholarship in New Aircraft Mechanic Hiring Program

Florida, United States based aviation training group Epic Flight Academy announces a new hiring program for aircraft mechanics at its New Smyrna Beach campus that includes sponsored training. Those who complete the 19-month training program will become FAA-licensed A&P mechanics and continue working at Epic for two years. Epic covers $27,000 worth of training costs.

For those students accepted into the program, Epic will cover 90% of the student’s tuition, with opportunity for employment while in school. Students are required to pay 10% of tuition, purchase their own tools, and pay for FAA exams. Once training is completed, Epic offers opportunities for long term growth including retention bonuses. If employed by Epic while in school, Epic will pay $17/hour with FAA Airframe certificate and then $28/hour once both FAA A&P licenses are achieved. Student must take written, oral and practical exams within 60 days of completion of each course of study (General, Airframe, and Powerplant.)

Josh, Rawlins, COO and Aircraft Mechanic Program Director said, “We are excited about this new initiative. As our flight school fleet grows, so does the need for highly trained A&Ps. We prefer hiring graduates from our aircraft mechanic program, because we know they have been trained to the highest standards.”

Epic is filling both day and evening positions with opportunities to travel to other locations throughout the United States. All students who wish to received sponsored training must meet Epic’s standard admission requirements. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an average aircraft mechanic salary at $72,640 in 2022.

Source: Epic Flight Academy Press Release
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Aviation Training Group US Aviation Academy Launches New Campus in Texas, United States

Texas, United States headquartered US Aviation Academy’s second FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) training location has launched at San Marcos Regional Airport, just a few miles south of Austin. This FAA Part 147-approved aircraft mechanic school will host its first class in June 2023. US Aviation Academy is the only aircraft mechanics school in the fast-growing Austin area. The A&P program is 12 months, compared to other programs typically lasting two years. Training includes hands-on shop time with removing, rebuilding, fabricating, troubleshooting various aircraft components, along with theory and lecture classes. US Aviation provides its students with all books, tools, and materials necessary for training. Students even get to work on a Lear Jet.

According to Oliver Wyman “Aviation executives ranked a potential mechanics’ shortage MRO’s No. 1 headache in Oliver Wyman’s annual survey earlier this year.” Industry wide, the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC), Boeing, and Oliver Wyman have all predicted massive labor shortages for A&P mechanics over the next decade. Airlines are already feeling the pinch, with sign-on bonuses as high as $50,000. Many local job opportunities exist at both San Marcos Regional Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Graduates from US Aviation Academy can look forward to entering a prosperous aircraft maintenance technician career in just 12 months.

About US Aviation Academy

US Aviation Group came under current ownership in 2006 and has grown from a hand full of Piper Warriors and a Seneca to one of the largest Part 141 flight academies in the country with over 120 aircraft at six locations. US Aviation’s growth is a product of professionalism, a commitment to safety, and excellence in training. These core values have made US Aviation Academy the choice flight training partners for colleges nationwide. In 2021 US Aviation launched its first Part 147 airframe and powerplant mechanic program which is rapidly expanding with the Launch of San Marcos. New flight and mechanic campuses coming soon.

Source: US Aviation Academy Press Release
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US-based Aviation Group, International Aero Academy Completes FAA Check Rides, Upgrades Air Carrier Certificate

International Aero Charters, an FAA 135 certified air carrier owned by Global Aero Holdings which operates Florida based flight school International Aero Academy, announced it has successfully completed all of their FAA check rides. Moreover, their Air Carrier certificate was upgraded for unlimited aircraft as they bring cost efficient on-demand air charter to Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Sarasota.

Source: Steven Markhoff (International Aero Charters)
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Royal Aeronautical Society Announces New President

The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to announce that Kerissa Khan MRAeS has taken over as President of the Society at its AGM on 4 May 2023. The AGM also elected David Chinn as President-Elect.

The President provides leadership of the Council and of the Society in pursuit of its objectives. They uphold the values, and reputation of the Society as well as the interests of the members. The President is an ambassador of the Society representing it at key engagements, influencing the global standing of the Society in furthering the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering.

“We are entering an exciting new era for aerospace, aviation and space innovation. We are the transformation generation pioneering novel ways to fly. This pioneering spirit is the foundation that the Royal Aeronautical Society has been built upon, bringing together the best innovators, disrupters, researchers and inventors who dared to make flight possible. The Royal Aeronautical Society has been leading the way since 1866, at the heart of the community that empowered the first flight by the Wright Brothers and the invention of the jet engine by Sir Frank Whittle, sparking the first and second aviation revolutions respectively. It is an honour and a privilege as President to stand on the shoulders of giants to convene and lead this global community at the forefront of the third revolution in flight. Once again, we will dare to make flight possible – sustainable, accessible and inclusive flight that addresses the challenges we all face today,” said Kerissa Khan MRAeS, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

“Kerissa’s appointment as President of the Royal Aeronautical Society is a testament to her hard work, determination, and dedication to the industry. Innovate UK is proud to support Kerissa as she undertakes this important role, and we hope that this appointment will inspire more female leaders in the field,” said Indro Mukerjee, CEO Innovate UK.

“We’re delighted to have Kerissa serve as President of the Royal Aeronautical Society.  Her appointment recognises her experience across the breadth of our Society’s branches, boards, committees, Council and Trustees.  Kerissa’s background in aeronautical engineering, and her role inspiring the future generations of our industries align very closely with the Society’s objectives.  We’re looking forward to working with her,” said David Edwards FRAeS, Chief Executive, RAeS.

The President’s Biography

Kerissa Khan MRAeS serves on the Board of Trustees as the RAeS President.

Kerissa was educated at Naparima Girls’ High School in Trinidad and Tobago. She graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master of Engineering degree with Honours in Aeronautical Engineering (2012).

Kerissa is a technical expert in complex and integrated aerospace systems and a thought-leader in sustainable future aviation. She leads innovation for the £300M Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation, creating the future aviation system for the third aviation revolution. She is a member of the UK Trade Organisation for Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Advanced Air Mobility Group. She has published the Future Flight 2030 vision and strategy for zero-carbon air mobility and Future Flight social science research forward strategy, in addition to socio-economic and market outlook studies for novel aviation solutions. She has also shaped the UK Transport Vision 2050.

Kerissa has been recognised in the 2022 Power Book, the definitive guide to the most influential people in the eVTOL industry for her leadership in future air mobility markets.

Previous roles include research, design and development of world-leading aerospace systems for a wide range of military, commercial and business aircraft, including the Airbus A320, A321, A330, A350, Boeing 787, Bombardier Global 7500, Tornado and Eurofighter jets. She was in charge of programme management of the Aerospace Growth Partnership Strategy Group, which is responsible for developing the UK aerospace industrial strategy. She also led UK corporate affairs for Safran, the French international high-technology group operating in the aerospace, defence and space markets.

Kerissa is a founding signatory of the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter and Women in Defence Charter. In 2016, she became the youngest RAeS Council member, first woman to chair the Gloucester and Cheltenham branch (established in 1930), youngest member of the Learned Society Board and co-created the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Her portrait has been exhibited at The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum in recognition of her achievements as an awarded Engineering Hero, Inspirational Woman in STEM and industry trailblazer empowering future generations.

Source: Royal Aeronautical Society Press Release
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