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Canadian Flight School Select Aviation College Joins Airline Pilot Pathway Program Providing Graduates with Preferential Consideration
Representatives from Canadian operator Porter Airlines made a special visit to Canada-based flight school Select Aviation College to discuss the airlines pilot pathway program. Sunny Grewal and Harrison Turner from Porter engaged with students, sharing insights about the airline’s Destination Porter mentoring program.
“We are thrilled to announce that Select Aviation College has been qualified for Porter Airline’s Destination Porter pilot mentorship program. Destination Porter is a mentorship program that offers young pilots who graduate from recognized schools the opportunity to gain insights and mentorship from experienced Porter Airline pilots. Enrolled students will also benefit from preferential consideration for employment opportunities with Porter Airlines upon graduation. We are extremely pleased to provide our students with exposure to an established airline and offer them a competitive advantage in their career paths.” shared Select Aviation College.
Porter Airlines currently operates:
- 29 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400
- 29 Embraer E195-E2
Source: Select Aviation
Photo Credit: Select Aviation
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Canadian Flight School Select Aviation College Shares New Training Partnerships and Certification Announcements
Last week, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) actively participated in the Select Aviation College Open House. During the event, Select Aviation College unveiled:
- Ambitious future recruitment plans in collaboration with Porter Airlines Inc.
- Its official certification as a Transport Canada examination room facility
- A new training partnership forged between Select Aviation College and CAE
“COPA continues to support Flight Training Units across Canada and their efforts to enhance pilot development in the country” shared the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).
Source: Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
Photo Credit: Canadian Owners and Pilots Association
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Canada-based Flight School Select Aviation College Announces New Full Flight Simulator Familiarisation Program to Reward Students
Canada-based flight school Select Aviation College is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative tailored for its exceptional students. The flight school launched the “La Sélection”program – a prestigious program designed to honor and reward outstanding academic achievements.
The “Selected’ students will now have the exclusive opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey to CAE’s Montréal Training Center facility. Here, they will delve into a unique simulator experience, immersing themselves in a type-rating environment under the guidance of seasoned CAE flight instructors.
In 2023 Select Aviation College unveiled plans for a new $13 million pilot training facility.
Source: Select Aviation College
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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne and Indian Airline IndiGo Sign 5 Year Pilot Training Contract Extension
Global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, has signed a five-year contract extension with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline, to continue to train its next generation of A320 First Officers.
Applications are open for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme with Skyborne, offering 100 selected cadets per year an international training programme and US FAA and Indian DGCA dual licences.
Rina Basu, Regional Director (Asia Pacific), Skyborne, says: “The trust IndiGo has placed in Skyborne since 2019 is a huge source of pride and testament to our vision to redefine pilot training.
In 2023, IndiGo became the first airline in the country to welcome 100 million passengers in a single year. We remain committed to supporting this record-breaking mindset, delivering a pipeline of well-trained First Officers to fuel IndiGo’s ongoing success.”
Captain Ashim Mittra, Senior Vice President Flight Operations, IndiGo, says, “With the unprecedented demand for air travel in India, the extended partnership with Skyborne is valuable. With an academy’s airline-focused approach, international facilities, and an experienced team, Skyborne has proven to be a reliable partner time and again.
The IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme offers a clear path to an exciting career, and we are pleased to continue this program with Skyborne. We appreciate their commitment to providing top-notch training and look forward to producing more skilled pilots through this partnership to fuel IndiGo’s growth through this decade.”
The 17-month course begins at Skyborne’s United States facility in Vero Beach, Florida, with cadets spending 12 months earning their US FAA 141 Commercial Pilots License with Instrument Rating, plus the required multi-engine time, before completing a DCGA licence conversion in India. The application process has recently been revamped to include the latest suite of ADAPT pilot aptitude tests from Symbiotics.
Sakshi Pradhan, recent graduate, adds: “I’d like to thank Skyborne for this wonderful opportunity. The experience has been wonderful, and I will cherish the memories created throughout my lifetime. Skyborne truly gave me wings to fly.”
Skyborne and IndiGo will partner on a series of webinars providing prospective trainees with further information about the programme, including detail on the selection process and Q&A sessions.
About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a modern 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. It is their vision to create 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 aims to recruit the very best candidates to minimize 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 IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme, and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway.
About IndiGo
IndiGo is amongst the fastest-growing low-cost carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 350+ aircraft, the airline is operating 2000+ daily flights and connecting 86 domestic destinations and 33 international destinations. India by IndiGo!
Source: Skyborne
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