Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

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
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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
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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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India’s Flag Carrier Air India Announces Plan to Set Up 30+ Aircraft Flight Training Organisation

Amravati, India – Tata Group-owned Indian flag carrier Air India announced plans to establish a flight training organisation at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra. This initiative aims to train 180 commercial pilots annually and will be the largest such flight training organisations in South Asia, planning to become operational from the first quarter of the next financial year.

  • The DGCA-licensed Flight Training Organisation (FTO) will be the first of its kind by an Indian airline
  • The facility will feature 31 single-engine aircraft and three twin-engine aircraft for training purposes
  • Air India has secured a 30-year tender from the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) to establish and operate the FTO
  • The training institute will cover 10 acres and include digitally-enabled classrooms, modern hostels, a digitised operation centre, and a maintenance unit

Statements

  • “The FTO at Amravati will be a significant step towards making Indian aviation more self-reliant and offering more opportunities to the youth in India to fulfil their ambitions of flying as pilots. The young pilots coming out of this FTO will fuel Air India’s ambition of becoming a world-class airline, as it moves ahead in its transformation journey,” said Campbell Wilson, Managing Director and CEO of Air India.
  • “The FTO will be operational by Q1 FY26 and offer aspiring pilots an opportunity to undergo training with world-class curricula at par with best-in-class global schools,” said Sunil Bhaskaran, Director, Aviation Academy, Air India.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the establishment of South Asia’s largest Flying Training Organisation at Amravati, Maharashtra. This state-of-the-art facility will graduate 180 commercial pilots annually, reinforcing our commitment to being a world-class airline with an Indian heart. Join us as we take Indian aviation to new heights!” said an Air India representative.
  • “The collaborative initiative between MADC and Air India will not only boost the economy of Maharashtra by focusing on over 3,000 new employment opportunities within the aviation sector, but also create employment in multifarious allied activities in skilling, technical and small entrepreneurial ventures culminating in an impressive contribution of over Rs 1,000 crore to the state’s GDP over the next decade,” said Swati Pandey, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of MADC.

Source: Air India

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Global Pilot Training Group, Skyborne, Partners with Symbiotics to Prepare IndiGo Cadets for the Future

Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, is announcing its partnership with assessment and selection solution provider Symbiotics, a strategic move that will enhance pilot aptitude testing for prospective applicants to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.

The collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive pre-screening process using Symbiotics’ full ADAPT suite of pilot aptitude tests to reduce assessment day costs for candidates and identify talented individuals with the inherent skills to succeed as a commercial airline pilot.

Rina Basu, regional director, Asia-Pacific, Skyborne, says: “Following our recent contract extension, we’re excited to start the next five years training IndiGo pilots with Symbiotics at the heart of our application process. By integrating the ADAPT suite into our assessments, we join a host of leading flight schools ensuring IndiGo receives the most technically proficient and mentally prepared candidates. This new collaboration will also help our cadets understand their capabilities and areas they must work on as they begin their flight training.”

Symbiotics offers a robust suite of online tests designed to measure a candidate’s personality, values, behaviour and attitudes. The assessments determine the individual’s suitability to become a pilot, operating in a high stress and high-consequence environment.

Hannah Davies, director, Symbiotics, says: “We are delighted to partner with Skyborne to support recruitment for their IndiGo training program. Their involvement in the program is testament to the quality of their pilot training and we’re confident our cutting-edge technology will support Skyborne in the selection and development of its future pilots. We look forward to a long and successful partnership as we ready the next generation of pilots for IndiGo.”

About Skyborne 

Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training.  

Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged.  

Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimise additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.  

Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the Propel Flight Academy by Delta, the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway and the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, among others.

About Symbiotics

Symbiotics have provided assessment & selection, training and consultancy services in over 130 locations spread through 80 countries across five continents. We support the aviation industry including airlines, Flight Schools, OEMs, Business Jet operators, universities and other aviation businesses with the completion of over 11,500 tests monthly across 500 variations of assessment.

Symbiotics fully believe that accurate assessment is the cornerstone of people success. We look to form long-lasting, credible relationships with our clients and other industry stakeholders for the benefit of the sector. We use our skills and experience as a specialist aviation assessment provider to work continuously to improve assessments to ensure fair, relevant, and quality testing of candidates. With over two decades of relevant industry experience and benchmark data to support assessment programmes, we’re confident that our comparison groups are providing the most appropriate results.

Source: Skyborne
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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Announces Indian Cadet Program Start Dates for Remainder of 2024

Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, welcomed a new group of seven (7) cadet pilots under the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program at the Vero Beach, Florida in June 2024. The pilot training group also indicated another group will arrive in Florida to start their training in July with remaining batches for 2024 being August, October, November and December.

In March 2024 Skyborne signed a five-year contract extension with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline, to continue to train its next generation of A320 First Officers. The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme with Skyborne, offers 100 selected cadets per year an international training programme and US FAA and Indian DGCA dual licences.

Source: Skyborne Airline Academy
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