Market Intelligence: North America

Pilot and Aircraft Maintenance Training Group Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to Attend EAA Oshkosh Airshow 2024

United States headquartered pilot and aircraft maintenance training group Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology will be participating the 2024 EAA Oshkosh Airshow from July 22 – 28. This event is one of the largest airshows globally, providing an excellent opportunity for Spartan College to connect with passionate aviators.

In May 2024 Spartan announced the expansion of its training fleet with the delivery of  four new Piper Aircraft to be used at their Tulsa Flight Facility. This brings Spartan’s total Piper Archer training aircraft to 40 since December 2020.

Celebrating over 95 years of instruction in aviation education, Spartan College has been at the forefront of technical training for pilots  and aviation maintenance professionals. With campuses in Tulsa, OK; Los Angeles Area; Inland Empire, CA Area; and Denver, CO Area, Spartan has welcomed students from all 50 states and over 40 countries, evidencing its global reach.

Source: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

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US Aviation and Pilot Training Group Epic Flight Academy Welcomes Talent Acquisition Specialist from Airline in June 2024

Florida, United States-headquartered flight and aircraft maintenance training group Epic Flight Academy welcomed ndrew Nicholson, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist of CommuteAir at its Ocala and Tallahassee locations. Mr Nicholson discussed pilot opportunities with the regional operator and the Aviate partnership, which offers a pathway to United Airlines for aspiring pilots. He also extended his congratulations on the addition of a new Piper Seminole to the Academy’s fleet.

Epic Flight Academy is headquartered in New Smyrna Beach, Florida with locations across the U.S. The company was founded in 1999 and provides FAA-approved flight training and aircraft mechanic training.

Source: Andrew Nicholson (CommuteAir)
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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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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Exceeds 100 Planes in Its Rapidly Expanding Aircraft Fleet

AeroGuard Flight Training Center, a leader in the flight training industry, has recently exceeded 100 planes within its growing aircraft fleet, passing a significant milestone. AeroGuard has seen rapid growth this past year not only in its fleet, but also in student enrollments, instructor hiring, campus expansion, and notable airline partnerships.

  • Throughout 2023, AeroGuard added 25 planes to its fleet in addition to placing a 90 aircraft order with Piper Aircraft.
  • Its aircraft acquisition continued into 2024 as a further 10+ planes have been added, supporting its business growth and expansion now exceeding 100 aircraft in its fleet.
  • As its 90 aircraft order begins deliveries this year and the school moves forward with further aircraft acquisition, AeroGuard plans to more than double its fleet in size and establish the capacity to train up to 2,000 students across its three U.S. campuses.
  • AeroGuard has established itself as a leader in the pilot training industry, producing high-quality pilots for the airline industry on a global scale.
  • AeroGuard is the flight training provider for Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s leading airline, India’s flag carrier Air India and Taiwan-based China Airlines, alongside other global airlines.

In addition to its International airline partnerships, AeroGuard partners with SkyWest Airlines for its Pilot Pathway Program as well as Arizona State University as part of its B.S. Aeronautical Management Technology program. Through these programs, AeroGuard trains domestic U.S. students for their future careers, establishing a pipeline of highly qualified instructors with the opportunity to build their FAA-required 1,500 hours, and providing a direct path to the airlines.

AeroGuard’s CEO, Joel Davidson, spoke on the milestone stating, “This is an exciting achievement for AeroGuard as we continue to expand our fleet and operations on a global scale. Exceeding 100 aircraft in our quickly growing fleet is a testament to our dedication to providing the highest quality training experience for our students. Each aircraft represents an opportunity for our student pilots and instructors to achieve their goals, become professional pilots, and establish themselves as industry leaders.”

As AeroGuard celebrates this milestone, it looks forward to continuing its reputation for excellence and high-quality pilot training. With the school having more than 100 planes in its fleet, along with a pipeline of flight instructors, it has the capacity and growth to remain a leader in the industry and establish highly skilled commercial pilots for leading airlines across the globe.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 20 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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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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