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Epic Flight Academy Presents $25,000 Scholarship For Aircraft Maintenance Training

Epic Flight Academy representatives joined NeoCity Academy faculty in presenting Christian Vega (center) with a $25,000 scholarship to attend Epic’s Aircraft Mechanic Program.

Representatives from Epic Flight Academy traveled to Kissimmee, Florida on May 23rd to present a $25,000 aircraft mechanic scholarship to Christian Vega.

Jonathan Motta, Experiential Learning & Partnerships Coordinator at NeoCity Academy, said, “The scholarship provided by Epic Flight Academy is a game-changer for Christian as he begins his post-secondary journey. We look forward to seeing Christian begin the aircraft maintenance program and work towards a rewarding career in the aviation industry.”

Jon Luck, Epic’s Career Development Coordinator, added, “We are happy to make this presentation and support Christian in his goals. We look forward to welcoming him to campus in September.”

Epic’s aircraft mechanic program takes approximately 19 months to complete. Graduates earn an FAA-certified airframe & powerplant license, which is accepted at Polk State College equivalent to 30 credit hours toward an AS degree in Aviation Maintenance Administration.

NeoCity Academy opened in 2019. It offers an inquiry-driven, project-based learning environment and is part of the Osceola County School District. Epic Flight Academy was founded in 1999 and is based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Source: Epic Flight Academy Press Release

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Leading Filipino Aviation Training Organization’s Sign MOU For Flight Simulator and Aircraft Maintenance Training

Alpha Aviation Group’s Flight Training subsidiary International Center for Aviation Training (AICAT) formally signed twin memoranda of agreement (MOA) with WCC Aviation Company and WCC Aeronautical and Technological College on Friday, 20 May 2022 at the AAG Simulator Training Center.

The MOAs provide for the delivery of an on-the-job (OJT) training program for WCC students taking up BS Aviation (Major in Airline Operations Management) and for the entry of WCC graduates with CPL/IR into the First Officer Transition (FOT) Program or the Airbus A320 Type Rating Program of AAGP.

Signatories to the agreements were Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager), Capt. Benedict Lopena (WCC Aviation Academy Accountable Manager), Capt. Napoleon Garcia (AICAT-Maintenance Training Center Accountable Manager), and Capt. Jeric Abari (WCC Program Head, College of Aviation).

Gracing the occasion was AAG Regional Director (Asia-Pacific) Cristopher Magdangal and other top executives from AAG and WCC. “As we prepare for the eventual rebound of the aviation industry, the need to produce world-class aviation professionals is a challenge we can confidently address together as partners,” Magdangal underscores.

“The agreements reinforce the long-standing collaboration between AAG and WCC as both institutions continue to leverage on their respective strengths and competitive advantages, and contribute to making the Philippines a premier aviation training hub in the region,” Lopena adds.

AAG’s mission is “to train and develop world-class pilots and future leaders for the aviation industry by providing top-of-class training solutions” and its vision is to see “an AAG-trained pilot in every flight deck in the regions” it serves.

WCC’s mission is to “offer quality aviation education by means of comprehensive curricular offering, unmatched experiential learning approach, industry involved instructors, excellent and modern facilities to graduate professional in aeronautics and leaders of the world” and its vision is to be “one of Asia’s top aviation-focused universities recognized to produce graduates who can contribute in nation-building and global progress”.

Source: AAG Press Release

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US Airport Open’s Mock Aircraft Training Center

Video coverage from US based Fox9 on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has opened a one-of-a-kind trainingfacility designed to help people with disabilities prepare for takeoff, and practice boarding and travel procedures, without the pressure of an actual travel day.

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Netherlands’ Flag Carrier Cancels Flights Due to Staff Shortages

KLM airline has been cancelling flights at Schiphol airport due to staff shortages. The flag carrier of Netherlands reports that staff shortages continue to affect its operations thereby forcing it to cut, if not reduce, flights. A dozen flights have been cancelled last weekend after a whopping 42 flight cancellations a day before it.

“It’s a busy May holiday period. Due to the increasing numbers of passengers and the shortage of staff, passengers at Schiphol are faced with longer than usual waiting times. In recent days, this has led to very busy situations at the airport. Schiphol has therefore asked airlines to reduce the number of local departing passengers this weekend by canceling bookings and not accepting new bookings from Schiphol in the period 2 to 8 May. This is an annoying but necessary measure to reduce the number of passengers, to manage the crowds together with our partners. Schiphol advises passengers to contact their airline for questions about their flight,” said Schiphol airport.

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US Airline Pilot Union Shares Abinitio Flight Training Recommendations with Government

Testifying before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Aviation Safety Subcommittee, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined a plan to reduce the costs of becoming an airline pilot and create a more diverse and inclusive air transportation workforce while ensuring that the United States continues to stand as the unquestioned global leader in aviation safety.

“Thanks to the Payroll Support Program and its strong worker protections, the United States has enough pilots today to meet demand—in fact, more than 1.5 pilots for every job,” said First Officer Paul Ryder, secretary for ALPA’s United Airlines pilot group. “But today’s supply of pilots doesn’t mean that we don’t need to do all we can to build a strong pilot workforce for the future. ALPA has a plan to break down those barriers, create opportunity, and build a strong pipeline of qualified aviators, while protecting the high level of safety in the U.S. air transportation system. Some argue that we must lower standards to open the doors of opportunity—we flatly reject that.”

During the field hearing called by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), ALPA reiterated steps needed to ensure that the nation’s pilot pipeline remains robust and is welcoming to all, particularly to those who have traditionally been underrepresented in the profession. To help aspiring aviators, ALPA is calling on the U.S. government to align federal funding for pilot academic education and training with that of other highly skilled professions.

ALPA asserts that the government:

  • Must do more to provide federal financial assistance for academic instruction and flight training for students pursuing two- and four-year degrees.
  • Should provide an opportunity for pilots to work for airlines that serve the public need in exchange for student loan forgiveness.
  • Should also increase subsidized loans for flight training and ensure that unsubsidized loans do not accrue interest while students are in school.

“As the United States works to expand its pilot workforce, it must protect our industry’s extraordinary safety record. The success of first officer qualification requirements and pilot training that were developed by the regulator, airlines, and labor have helped make U.S. air transportation the safest in the world. Some suggest we must choose between safety and opportunity. That is a false choice,” added Ryder.

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 62,000 pilots at 38 U.S. and Canadian airlines.

Source: ALPA Press Release

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Republic of South Korea Selects New Military Helicopter Trainer

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the selection of the Bell 505 as the new Republic of Korea military helicopter trainer. The new Bell 505 helicopters will be used by both the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to train their next generation of helicopter pilots.

The contract, which was signed between the Republic of Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration and Bell, calls for the building and delivery of up to 40 Bell 505 helicopters by 2025.

“The Republic of Korea’s selection of the Bell 505 after a rigorous review process, confirms it is the preferred next-generation military helicopter trainer globally for training pilots,” said Patrick Moulay, senior vice president, International Commercial Sales, Bell. “With the ever-increasing operational needs and challenges faced by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, Bell is privileged to play a part in training future ROKA and ROKN pilots.”

In February, the Bell 505 achieved 100,000 global fleet hours, and there have been more than 360 Bell 505 global deliveries since 2017. The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will join government agencies across the world, including the Indonesian Navy, Jamaican Air Force, Japan Coast Guard, United Arab Emirates military and Montenegro Defence Force, in utilizing the Bell 505 as its helicopter trainer.

With light single helicopters forming the majority of training helicopters globally, the Bell 505 is well suited to prepare future military pilots to meet the myriad of challenges they will face in their missions.

The Bell 505 is Bell’s newest five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability. With the latest Garmin avionics and dual channel FADEC-controlled engine, the Bell 505 is the most advanced short light single-engine aircraft on the market.

Source: Bell Textron Press Release

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US Regional Airport Director Shares Insights on Pilot Shortage

Wyoming, United States based Yellowstone Regional Airport Director, Aaron Buck, shared some insights on pilot shortage. Buck reports that the number of flights out of Cody, Wyoming continues to reduce. Speaking about the reduction of flights, Buck said “A lot of it has to do with pilot shortage due to several different factors.”

“A lot of pilots came from the military and are getting to the age of sixty-five, which, they’re forced to retire – an FAA mandate. And so, pilots are forced to retire, and pilots chose to retire because of COVID with early incentives to go out because the airlines were trying to get reduced costs,” he explains.

On the other hand, Buck said that the airport is expanding as it readies for growth in Cody. “We are developing our GA (general aviation) areas so that people can build a hanger here…we have a lot of people moving here to Cody who are bringing their aircraft with them,” said Buck.

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