Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Aviatize

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Customer Success & Business Development Manager Agata Marszalek speaks with Tom Verbruggen – the Founder and CEO of Aviatize – all-in-one digital platform to manage all processes needed in a flight school, flying club, operator, or maintenance facility.

The conversation covers:

  • Company Overview: Tom Verbruggen, CEO of Aviatize, discussed the company’s history and growth. Aviatize provides an advanced all-in-one and customizable digital platform for flight schools to manage all key processes. They initially started with drone operators in 2015 and expanded to manned aviation in 2019.
  • Recent Developments: Aviatize recently partnered with LOT Polish Airlines Flight Academy as their TMS provider and established its commercial headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, to support rapid growth in the U.S. market.
  • Industry Trends: Tom noted increasing demand for pilots and pilot training, particularly in Asia, driven by rising air travel and the retirement of older pilots. He highlighted a trend towards the need for operational efficiency and the use of advanced software and technologies like augmented reality in pilot training.
  • Challenges for Flight Schools: Aviatize helps flight schools address the challenge of training more pilots efficiently and safely without increasing their administrative burden. It also offers tools for data-driven decision-making and improving safety through proactive measures.
  • Unique Selling Points: Aviatize offers a powerful advanced all-in-one platform designed to streamline flight school operations by integrating all key processes such as training planning and follow-up, billing, maintenance planning and execution, safety, documentation management and compliance into a single smart and adaptable system. With advanced features in each module, the platform caters to the needs of both small flight schools and large academies, offering highly configurable options that adapt to each organization’s unique workflows which often is not the case with other solutions. A standout feature is the mobile companion app, which allows students and instructors to access critical information and track and replay flights. By providing data-driven insights on most of the data points that are captured by the system, Aviatize helps schools make proactive, informed decisions, improving student progress, safety, and overall performance.

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Launches Flight Instructor Recruitment Campaign in October 2024

Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has launched a recruitment campaign to expand its flight instructor team at Neemuch or Dhana. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“About Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA)

With a legacy spanning over 16 years, a modern fleet of 22 Aircraft (30 more on order) and two training bases located in Madhya Pradesh, Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) has solidified its position as India’s leading Flying Training Organization (FTO).

Globally, an FTO’s credibility is often measured by its Cadet Program approval from an airline, a testament to its commitment to top-notch training. CAA, hosting a yearly batch of 120 cadets, proudly holds the largest Cadet Pilot Program in partnership with IndiGo, India’s leading airline. CAA is also proud to be the only Indian owned FTO that IndiGo has partnered with for this program.

As a market leader in an exciting industry, CAA is poised for outstanding growth in times to come. We are building a team of committed and high energy individuals who are passionate about working for a world class flying school.

About the Role

Reporting into the Chief Flight Instructor, a Flight Instructor/Assistant Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering exceptional flight, simulator, and ground instruction to students in accordance with the rigorous standards set forth by Chimes Aviation Academy. With a steadfast commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism, the incumbent will guide students through comprehensive theoretical and practical flying lessons, setting a high standard through exemplary conduct and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing instruction to students in practical and simulator training, while strictly adhering to Training and Safety Standards, Quality standards, and Company Directives.
  • Monitoring, planning, and assisting Cadets to ensure timely progress through the course, promptly and proactively addressing or escalating any challenges or delays
  • Achieving their planned quote of “Responsible Hours” by navigating and hand holding their assigned responsible cadets effectively through the system
  • Demonstrating and promoting safe behaviour consistently, ensuring students comprehend and practice all aspects of the Safety Management System.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and flight-related administration, including exam planning
  • Exemplifying professionalism, discipline, and safety; serving as a role model to students and leading by example
  • Conducting regular inspections of aircraft and reporting any discrepancies to the appropriate authorities
  • Attending administrative meetings, standardisation sessions, and in-service training as assigned, and participating in outreach events as required.
  • Identifying and implementing enhancements for practical instruction and Training Standards, collaborating with stakeholders to elevate safety and quality standards

Additional Responsibility for Flying Instructor: Flight Authorizations, under the supervision of CFI

Key Processes to be followed:

  • Conducting practical and simulator flight training for students.
  • Completing student and flight-related administration accurately and promptly.
  • Upholding the Safety Management System in all aspects of instruction.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Ability to thrive in a structured environment with a strong team-oriented mindset
  • Results-driven with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook and flight logger applications
  • Hold a current Commercial Pilot License
  • Possess a Flight Instructor/Assistant Flight Instructor Rating
  • Endorsement on C172, PA28 & DA42 preferable

Work Experience Requirements

  • Minimum requirements as outlined in Training Standards and mandated by local aviation authorities.
  • Previous experience as a trainer is advantageous.

Salary on Offer

Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate to prior experience and skills

Performance Bonus- Performance Linked Bonuses”

For more information contact Chimes Aviation Academy.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy

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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training Expands Presence in India with 3rd Consultancy Center

BAA Training, which operates full flight simulator training centers and flight schools around the world, achieved a significant milestone in September, 2024, with the opening of its third consultancy center in India, located in Bengaluru. This new center joins BAA Training’s other established centers in Gurugram and Mumbai, providing aspiring pilots with more accessible opportunities for advanced training.

The Bengaluru consultancy center already hosted a highly successful Open Door Day, drawing over 40 participants, including prospective student pilots and their families. The event showcased BAA Training’s renowned Indian Cadet Program, offering aspiring pilots the unique opportunity to obtain both EASA and DGCA dual licenses, equipping them to fly both domestically and internationally.

Source: BAA Training
Photo Credit: BAA Training

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Simaero India General Manager Highlights Growth Plan in Interview with Indian Media

Simaero, the France-headquartered global operator of full flight simulator training centers, has grand plans for its subsidiary in India – Simaero India. In a recent interview with media Khushbeg Jattana, General Manager of Simaero India shared the company’s ambitious plans for India and South Asia. With the Indian aviation sector rapidly expanding, Simaero aims to meet the rising demand for highly skilled pilots through state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships.

  • Simaero India launched in mid-2023 and aims to establish a simulation training center near Delhi airport by Q4 2024.
  • The center will feature eight full-flight simulators bays, starting with an A320 NEO and Boeing B737 NG full flight simulator’s, and later expanding to include the B737 MAX and ATR 72-600 within 24 months.
  • Simaero plans to open satellite centers across India, with Kolkata being a top contender, alongside possible expansions in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and neighboring countries like Nepal.
  • It wants to meet the demand for type ratings, starting off with conducting 100 type ratings per year on each type and plans to conduct around 1,500 type ratings annually once fully operational.
  • Globally, Simaero operates training centers in France, South Africa, and China, with plans to expand its simulator capacity in India to 16 full-flight simulators in the next five to six years.

About Simaero
Simaero is a global and experienced provider of flight simulator training to airlines, training organizations, and commercial pilots. Established in 2002, the group operates in France, South Africa, India, and China with a network of 30 flight simulators and over 250 civil and military customers from more than 80 countries.

Source: Simaero India
Photo Credit: SIMAERO (shown as meta image)

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Indian Trainee Pilot Wins Prestigious Flight Competition Trophy in New Zealand

Oamaru, New Zealand – Sneha Baskaran has made history by becoming New Zealand’s first international student to win the prestigious Morane Saulnier Rallye Trophy at the annual rally of the New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation. This demanding competition tests pilots’ abilities in a simulated forced landing from 2,500 feet, requiring participants to touch down on a designated grid with a powered-down engine. Sneha was the only competitor to achieve this feat.

  • Sneha Baskaran, a trainee pilot from Chennai, India, won the Morane Saulnier Rallye Trophy in New Zealand.
  • The competition challenges pilots in precision and emergency skills by simulating a forced landing with a powered-down engine.
  • Sneha is a trainee pilot at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in Oamaru, where she earned her commercial pilot licence in August 2023.
  • Sneha plans to return to India to convert her New Zealand commercial licence to an Indian one and pursue a career with an Indian airline.

Statements:

  • “I am grateful to have been included in the competition, they didn’t just see me as an international student.” – Sneha Baskaran.
  • “It feels special to win a competition going back to 1963, and to see my name engraved on the trophy alongside all the winners from New Zealand.” – Sneha Baskaran.
  • According to New Zealand Airline Academy Chief Executive Officer and Director, Jonathan Manuel, at least 33 percent of its trainee pilots are women: “This is primarily because of the care we provide at the academy, having a dedicated girl’s wing as part of our hostel offering.”

About New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA)
The New Zealand Airline Academy, based in Oamaru, New Zealand, provides flight training for international students. 

Source: Education New Zealand
Photo Credit: New Zealand Airline Academy (shown as meta image)

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Aviation Software Developer Coradine Aviation Systems Announces 2024 Update for its Digital Flight Logging Software ‘LogTen Pilot Logbook’

Coradine Aviation Systems is thrilled to announce the release of their latest update, LogTen 2024.3, designed to further optimize the flight logging experience on LogTen Pilot Log for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. This update brings powerful new tools that streamline the digital pilot logbook data management, allowing users to track your career goals more effectively with downloadable filter groups—like IPC, BFR, ATP, and Total Jet time—keeping user’s logbook organized like never before.

NEW! Group Folder Functionality on iOS

One of the standout features in this update is the introduction of group folder functionality on iOS. This enhancement enables user’s to:

  • Create Customizable Folders: Easily organize Smart Groups, Limits, and Currencies into folders on the Analyze page, making the data more accessible.
  • Nest Smart Groups: Group related filters for advanced logic like IPC & Instrument currency.
  • Efficient Data Management: Quickly navigate organized folders to review information easily.

Introducing LogTen’s Downloadable Groups

Users can now download pre-built groups directly to their LogTen Pilot Logbook on iPhone, iPad and Mac! The LogTen team has built commonly used groups so user’s can track goals and stay safe at each stage of their career, including:

  • IPC & Instrument Currency: This group tracks user’s approaches and holds for the last 6 months, OR if they have had an instrument proficiency check
  • FAA Student and Instructors Groups: Multiple groups to track user’s progress towards PPL, Instrument, Commercial and MEI
  • Commercial and Career Groups: Multiple groups to track progress towards their ATP, Part 121 time, Part 135 time and more!

Yearly and Monthly Summaries

The 2024.3 update also introduces Yearly and Monthly summaries for iPhone and iPad, (in full color!) review totals overall, for each aircraft type, and tap the “MyWorldView” map to see everywhere user’s were in the world during that time period:

  • At-a-Glance Totals: Easily review user’s totals for any month or year, broken down by Seat Time and Aircraft Type.
  • Interactive Flight Maps: Generate a map of user’s flights for any selected period, providing a visual representation of their journey.
  • Customizable Views: Configure how many years will be visible and switch between yearly and monthly summaries with just a tap.

Role-Based Customization and UI Enhancements on iOS

Coradine Aviation Systems has also made several key improvements to the iOS version of LogTen:

  • Role-Based Customization: The Analyze page now adapts based on user’s selected role, ensuring that the most relevant features and data are front and center from the moment a user logs in.
  • Consistent Totals Display: Monthly and yearly totals now appear on the Analyze page, bringing iOS functionality in line with macOS.
  • Improved User Interface: A clearer, more informative alert now replaces the trial limit notification, making it easier to understand the benefits of subscribing.

macOS Enhancements

The macOS users haven’t been left out either. The 2024.3 update brings:

  • Tailored Limits and Currency Tracking: Coradine Aviation Systems refined the initial setup process by aligning Limits and Currency tracking with user’s selected role, creating a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
  • Streamlined Data Access: The new features mirror the organizational tools available on iOS, ensuring a consistent and efficient experience across all devices.

Explore More

For detailed guidance on these updates, including how to make the most of the new Group Folder functionality and Yearly/Monthly summaries – check out the new Analyze video tutorial on their Youtube Channel below.

Source: Coradine Aviation Systems
Photo Credit: Coradine Aviation Systems

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Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Birdman Aviation India Welcomes its Newest B737NG Type Rated Pilots in October 2024

New Delhi, India – Birdman Aviation India has recently celebrated the achievements of five new pilots who have successfully completed their B737NG Type Rating certification. These pilots are now prepared to take their skills to the skies and advance their careers in commercial aviation.

Birdman Aviation India had previously shared that in 2023 it had deployed and trained through its partners more than 240 pilots for Boeing B737 type rating in 2023 (the pilots were a mixed of self-funded and airline-sponsored pilots).

Source: Birdman Aviation India
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Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Aero Flight Aviation Trains 317 Pilots for B737 Type Ratings in 2023, Showcases Presence at APATS

New Delhi, India – Aero Flight Aviation Pvt. Ltd announced that its CEO & Director, Ms. Neha Gujral, had an incredible experience attending the (APATS) Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium on behalf of the organization. The event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with global aviation professionals, explore emerging technologies, and discuss the latest advancements in the Aviation sector.

Aero Flight Aviation is also proud to announce that in 2023, it successfully trained over 317 Pilots for Boeing 737 Type Ratings through its esteemed partners. This achievement underscores the flight school’s commitment to excellence in Pilot Training and its vital role in advancing the Aviation Sector for the past 13+ Years.

Source: Aero Flight Aviation
Photo Credit: Aero Flight Aviation

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