Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Indian Airport Development Company Signs Agreement with Flag Carrier to Establish India’s Largest Flight Training Organisation

Amravati, India – MADC (Maharashtra Airport Development Company) and India’s flag carrier Air India proudly announce an agreement to establish the largest Flying Training Organization (FTO) in South Asia at Amravati Airport, Maharashtra. This pioneering initiative marks the first FTO established by any airline in India.

  • Project timeline: Flight training operations are set to begin by April-May 2025, with full functionality expected by mid-2026.
  • Pilot training capacity: The DGCA-licensed FTO will aim to train 180 commercial pilots annually, utilizing 31 single-engine and three twin-engine aircraft, totaling over 36,000 flight hours each year.
  • Economic Impact: The project is anticipated to boost the economic prospects of the Vidarbha region, creating over 3,000 jobs in the aviation sector and allied industries.

Key features of the location:

  1. Superior visibility: Amravati offers more than 300 days of clear visibility for flight training, surpassing many other regions in India.
  2. Optimal airspace: The location provides optimal airspace for training activities.
  3. World-class runway: Constructed by MADC, the runway meets international standards.
  4. Instrument approach landing: The airport is equipped with instrument approach landing capabilities, enhancing training quality.
  5. Night landing capabilities: These features make Amravati’s aviation infrastructure one of the best for aspiring pilots.
  6. UDAN-RCS Scheme: Amravati Airport is included in the UDAN-RCS scheme, with plans for an Alliance Air (regional operator) route connecting Amravati to Mumbai, further boosting regional connectivity.

Statements

  • “This DGCA-licensed FTO, the first of its kind established by an airline in India, represents a significant step towards addressing the pilot shortage in the Indian aviation industry,” said an Air India spokesperson.
  • “The project is expected to generate over 3,000 jobs and significantly contribute to the economic development of the Vidarbha region,” noted a representative from MADC.

About MADC

Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) is dedicated to the development and management of aviation infrastructure in Maharashtra, fostering economic growth and connectivity in the region.

Source: MADC

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Indian Pilot Training Solution Provider FSTC’s Flight Training Group Launches Flight Instructor Recruitment Campaign in July 2024

FSTC (Flight Simulation Technique Centre), the Indian pilot training group operating both full flight simulator training centers and flight training bases, has shared that its flight training group FSTC Flying School is seeking additional Assistant Flight Instructor’s – launching a recruitment campaign in July 2024. Please see an extract of the job post below.

“Exciting Opportunity for Fresh CPL Holders! AFIR rating on Cessna-172 is a plus, but we welcome all enthusiastic candidates.

Kick-start your career as an AFI with FSTC Flying School!

  • Location: Bhiwani & Narnaul
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Competitive, based on experience“

An overview of its FTO:

  • Started in 2021
  • Operational 2 FTOs at Bhiwani and Narnaul, Haryana
  • Upcoming new base: Solapur (Maharashtra) and Surat (Gujarat)
  • FSTC Flying School being ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • More than 26,100 flying hours

Existing FTO training infrastructure

  • 13 aircraft (12 single engine and 1 multi-engine)
  • Additional 20+ aircraft in the pipeline

Source: FSTC

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India’s Largest Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In’s Airline Cadets All Passed DGCA June 2024 Exams

Mumbai, India based pilot training facilitator ThePilot.in announced that all the airline cadets of the Air India cadet pilot training program, for which ThePilot.in is conducting the DGCA ground school, have passed their DGCA June 2024 Exams on their first attempt.

The ground school is delivered at the Air India Training Academy in Gurugram before cadets head for their flight training to AeroGuard Flight Training Center or L3Harris Flight Academy in the United States.

Last year ThePilot.in supported over 300 aspiring and student pilots by providing them with ground school and deploying them to flight schools around the world.

For non-airline cadets ThePilot.in provides an end to end solution for Indian aspiring pilots to obtain their Commercial Pilot License training. Right from the time students enrol with ThePilot.in to start their theory training until they get their international Commercial Pilot License and Indian Commercial Pilot License. All administrative processes are supported by ThePilot.In along the training including medicals, examinations, visa processing, license conversion and interview preparation.

Source: ThePilot.in
Photo Credit: Air India (shown as meta image)

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Indian Pilot Training Solution Provider FSTC Hosts Indian Regional Airline CEO in July 2024

FSTC (Flight Simulation Technique Centre), the Indian pilot training group operating both full flight simulator training centers and flight training bases had the honor of welcoming Mr. Manoj Chako, CEO of ATR72-600 operator Fly91, to its Hyderabad facility in July 2024.

  • FSTC operates an ATR72-600 full flight simulator in its Hyderabad training facility that went “ready for training” in December 2019.
  • FSTC operates 3 simulator training center’s (2 in Gurugram and one in Hyderabad) with a total training infrastructure of 10 FFS and 2 FTD
  • Fly91 operates 2 ATR72-600 from its base in Goa, India

Source: FSTC
Photo Credit: FSTC

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Indian Pilot Training Solution Provider FSTC Outlines Growth Plans

FSTC (Flight Simulation Technique Centre), the Indian pilot training group operating both full flight simulator training centers and flight training bases which earlier this month added a brand new Boeing B737MAX full flight simulator to its Gurugram facility, has shared its growth plans and training infrastructure during the “FSTC Webinar: Future Aviation Trends & Type Ratings”:

ATO:

  • Operates 3 simulator training facilities at (2) Gurugram and Hyderabad
  • Upcoming new base in Mumbai (Maharashtra)
  • Trained more than 4,000 pilots

FTO:

  • Started in 2021
  • Operational 2 FTOs at Bhiwani and Narnaul, Haryana
  • Upcoming new base: Solapur (Maharashtra) and Surat (Gujarat)
  • FSTC Flying School being ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • More than 26,100 flying hours

Existing training infrastructure

  • 13 aircraft (12 single engine and 1 multi-engine)
  • Additional 20+ aircraft in the pipeline
  • 10 Full Flight Simulator’s
    • 5 A320 ceo/neo
    • 2 B737NG
    • 1 B737MAX
    • 1 ATR72-600
    • 1 Dash 8 Q400
  • 2 FTDs

Source: FSTC
Photo Credit: FSTC

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Pilot Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics Announces 2024 Leadership Appointments

United Kingdom headquartered global pilot assessment and selection solution provider Symbiotics has announced key leadership appointments:

  • Hannah Davies will become Director of Strategy and Growth
  • Richard Brecknell will become the Managing Director

Since 2021, Symbiotics has doubled its team and significantly developed its ADAPT SaaS platform to meet the developing needs of customers, candidates, and regulations. It has also greatly increased its psychology team’s presence in the market, through greater availability, better visibility of their expertise, and regular thought-leading contributions both at conferences and in print.

“I have some exciting news! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Strategy and Growth at Symbiotics!
This means that I get to combine my passion for aviation, skills in business strategy and my love of creativity and collaboration to focus on exploring new opportunities to achieve our growth ambitions for the next stage in our plans. I am pleased to be continuing to steward our onward journey alongside my long-term collaborator, colleague of over 16 years(!) and most importantly, good friend Richard Brecknell, who will now focus on the effectiveness of the company in the role of MD. Congratulations Rich! I thoroughly enjoy working with our amazing team, who continue to go the extra mile to support our clients and create best in class solutions, all whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. I look forward to seeing what we can all achieve together in our next stage of growth.” shared Hannah Davies.

Source: Symbiotics

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