Market Intelligence: North America

US Airline’s Pilot Training Academy is Seeking to Hire for Multiple Positions in 2024

Phoenix, Arizona, United States based airline owned flight training organisation United Aviate Academy is hiring for numerous positions including:

  • Senior Flight Instructor who possess the following minimum requirements:
    • 24 months as a CFI Instructor
    • FAA CFI (current)
    • FAA CFII (current)
    • Meet the minimum requirements of FAR Part 61.195(h)(1) and FAR Part 61.195(h)(2) or FAR Part 61.195(h)(3)
    • Current, valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
    • Current pass rate of 80% or higher on students’ practical tests
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all are welcome to pursue a career as a pilot
    • Bachelor’s degree Preferred (i.e., Aviation or Business Administration)
    • Gold Seal CFI, Master CFI or equivalent certifications Preferred
  • Manager, Marketing & Communications
  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician
  • Duty Operations Manager
  • Lead Flight Ops Specialist
  • Manager, Maintenance

For more information check out their careers page.

Source: United Aviate Academy
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Global Pilot Training Group AeroGuard Flight Training Center Takes Delivery of First 5 Planes from 90 Aircraft Order with Piper Aircraft

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, dedicated to training future commercial airline pilots from around the globe, is excited to announce the delivery of the first five planes from its 90 aircraft order with Piper Aircraft.

AeroGuard placed a 90 aircraft order with Piper in late 2023, acknowledging the significant growth its domestic and international programs have seen this past year. Last month, AeroGuard added another 4 planes to its fleet, pushing their total aircraft past 100 planes. Now as AeroGuard takes delivery of these new Piper Archers, it nears 110 planes in its fleet.

With strong existing airline partnerships with global airlines like Cathay Pacific, Air India, and China Airlines training their Cadet Pilots, plus a domestic partnership with SkyWest Airlines, the largest regional airline in the U.S., AeroGuard remains a clear choice for airlines to train and prepare future professional pilots for the airline industry.

Beyond aircraft acquisition, AeroGuard also continues to expand its training capacity and resources to meet incoming student demand. Domestically, AeroGuard’s Pilot Pathway Program and its program with Arizona State University train hundreds of pilots, many of which become flight instructors to build their experience to 1,000 or 1,500 hours required for hire at U.S. airlines. AeroGuard has created a seamless path for its students to train in a quality environment, become a flight instructor to build their hours, and transition to their careers at the airlines, with 250+ Instructors currently employed.

AeroGuard’s CEO, Joel Davidson, shared “AeroGuard is excited to take delivery of these first five planes from our 90-aircraft order with Piper Aircraft, recognizing our growth and position in this industry. The addition of these new planes will continue to build our training capabilities and ensure our students receive the highest standard of pilot education while working towards their professional careers. These aircraft and further acquisition emphasize AeroGuard’s commitment to excellence in flight training and preparing the next generation of pilots for successful careers with leading airlines.”

Over the past year, AeroGuard has also expanded its physical space across its three U.S. campuses as it prepares to train up to 2,000 students. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard will continue expanding its fleet with further aircraft acquisition to support the school’s students as they build the skills, knowledge, and experience they need for long and successful careers at the airlines.

In picking up this first delivery of its 90 aircraft order, several AeroGuard flight instructors traveled to Piper’s headquarters in Vero Beach, Florida to pick up the Archers and bring them safely back to AeroGuard’s Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus.

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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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Offers 3 Types of Immersive Training Device, Each with its Own Virtual Instructor Courseware

United States headquartered flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations (TCS) offers three types of Immersive Training Device (ITD), each with its own Virtual Instructor Courseware. They are:

  1. Cessna Aircraft Company 172 (G1000 & Round Dial)
  2. Diamond Aircraft DA40 (G1000)
  3. Military Fighter Configuration (Textron Aviation T6 Texan II and others)

The Private Pilot course, which includes some 28-30 hours of content and over 70 individual lessons, is delivered by TCS’s proprietary Virtual Instructor Courseware for:

  1. Cessna 172 – G1000 and round dials
  2. Diamond DA40: Lycoming Configuration
  3. Diamond DA40: NG FADEC Configuration (coming soon)

TCS is continually working on new aircraft ITDs and courseware.

Source: True Course Simulations
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Major US Airline’s Cadet Pilot Program in Partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy Opened Application Window in July 2024

Alaska Airlines’ Ascend Pilot Academy application period was open from July 1-7,2024. Ascend Pilot Academy is an exclusive partnership with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. It offers aspiring pilots a direct path to a career with Alaska, and the financial help to get there. Enrolled cadet pilots receive a stipend of up to $27,000.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy
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Regional Aircraft Manufacturer ATR Announces 2024 Appointment for Head of Region Americas and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc.

ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, appointed Christopher Jones as the company’s Head of Region Americas, effective 1 July 2024 and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., effective 1 August 2024.

In this role, Christopher reports to Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice President Commercial and is based at ATR facilities in Miami, Florida.

Christopher comes to ATR with over 30 years of commercial success in aircraft sales, and has held senior leadership positions with Airbus, Bombardier, and British Aerospace. He joins us from Texas-based Aero Design Labs, a company which designs, develops, and certifies drag reduction kits, generating fuel savings for commercial aircraft. As Chief Commercial Officer, Christopher spearheaded the company’s path to revenue including securing a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.

Prior to Aero Design Labs, Christopher was the Senior Vice President Customers for Airbus North America, where he was responsible for all sales and commercial strategy in the region covering some of the world’s largest passenger and freight airlines. His career at Airbus spanned 20 years, including sales of the A330neo, A350, A321neo/LR/XLR and A220.

At Bombardier, Christopher led the North American Sales campaigns for the C-Series (A220), which led to commitments from JetBlue and Breeze, as well as additional sales of the CRJ-900 to Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Through his time at British Aerospace and Bombardier, Christopher has established a well-founded knowledge of the regional airline sector.

Christopher has developed long-term, trusting relationships with airline customers, suppliers, lessors and consultants and operates with a high degree of integrity. He enjoys building customer centric teams as well as developing talent through their aerospace careers. He came to the USA in 1990, as a commercial apprentice with British Aerospace in Hatfield, England, having completed his education in Business and Finance at the University of Hertfordshire.

As Head of Region Americas and Managing Director & President ATR Americas, Inc., Christopher will play a pivotal role in developing ATR in the region, especially in the US, and supporting the company’s customers.

About ATR

ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 150 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.

Source: ATR
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US University Announces 2024 Appointment for Head of Aviation Department

In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation.

As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation program, focusing on expanding industry-relevant academic offerings, strengthening alumni and industry partnerships, enhancing safety management and strategically positioning the program for future success.

Having retired from the U.S. Air Force, Pina brings more than 21 years of aviation experience. His expertise spans program management, process improvement, strategic planning, aviation training and leadership. Pina plans to leverage K-State Salina’s rich aviation history of excellence and build upon the foundation that has already been laid over the past 33 years under the Kansas State University system and previously, with the campus leading in aviation training since the 1960s.

“My heart is in all things aviation, building organizations and pouring into people and making them better every day,” said Pina. “I knew that once my time in the Air Force was over, I knew I wanted to be in aviation. When I first met the K-State Salina faculty, their connection and excitement really shone through. This campus and the spirit that it has really motivated me.”

Additionally, as the aviation industry continues to see major transitions in its hiring practices, needs and criteria, K-State Salina is committing itself to supporting all learners through educational offerings that will set its students up to impact the industry.

“We are committed to providing quality education to all learners – whether they are looking for a certificate or associate, bachelor’s or a master’s degree,” said K-State Salina CEO and dean Alysia Starkey. “With Tysen’s focus on safety, excellence and mentorship, K-State Salina graduates will continue to be highly sought-after professionals, ready to excel in the ever-changing industry regardless of their career entry point.”

Pina holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in business organization and leadership from the University of Kansas.

His distinguished Air Force career includes roles such as commander for the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron with E-3G AWACS aircraft; director of operations for 16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron with E-8C JSTARS aircraft, wing inspector general with the 116th Air Control Wing; regional engagement strategist for Air Force Central Command in Qatar; and assistant director of operations for the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base.

Pina has flown over 100 combat missions. After having moved more than 12 times for his career, he is ecstatic to be able to call Salina home for a long time.

Source: Kansas State University
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