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European Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Joins the 2023 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference

Elixir Aircraft, a company based in La Rochelle, France recently participated in the 2023 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference held on September 27-29, 2023 in the Hilton St.Petersburg Bayfront, Florida. This 3-day event offers innovation workshops, thought-provoking education sessions, and opportunities for attendees to hear from leaders across the industry. During the meeting, committees meet to discuss targeted issues and policy positions that affect core groups within the membership.

The annual collegiate aviation conference is the premier gathering place for college and university educators focusing on the collegiate aviation industry. It includes presentations from government agencies, university professionals, research-based programs, safety professionals, and those committed to best practices in aviation education in the college and university environment.

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US Based Airline United Launches Industry-Leading Military Pilot Placement Program

United announced the launch of the United Military Pilot Program, an industry-leading program giving full-time, active-duty U.S. military pilots access to conditional job offers as a First Officer with the airline. The program is unique in that it provides a secure landing place for program participants while they complete their service to the nation and work toward meeting all United hiring requirements.

Under the terms of the new program, successful candidates must first take part in an interview and then complete all required flight training and certification prior to joining the airline. An important element of United’s program is that candidates don’t need to hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) at the time of application. Instead, they can obtain their ATP before joining United – providing flexibility for service members, including starting at United when the time is right for them and their families.

“At United we are committed to investing in individuals who have served and are serving our country – whose military skills and background are invaluable to our airline,” said Scott Kirby, United CEO. “Launching this program is a win-win: our airline gets direct access to some of the best, most talented aviators in the world, and military pilots – and their families – get the time they need to plan their civilian career while still serving.”

Interested active-duty military pilots can learn more about the United Military Pilot Program and apply for the program here. Current or former military pilots who already meet United’s mainline hiring requirements and are less than six months from availability, or already available, or are flying in the reserve component are encouraged to apply as a First Officer today.

Currently, United has over 16,000 pilots, including over 3,000 who have served or currently serve in the United States Armed Forces. United employs nearly 7,700 military veterans and 1,500 actively serving personnel across various departments and functions, including many serving in leadership and executive positions.

“As a former military pilot, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to transition to a civilian commercial pilot, but through this new program we’re providing the necessary tools, resources, and support system to ensure a direct path to the United flight deck,” said United Captain Michael Bonner, Managing Director of Aviate and Pilot Strategy and a former U.S. Air Force and Navy pilot. “Whether you are an active-duty pilot or approaching retirement, I encourage you to join the largest widebody fleet in the U.S.”

Other defined paths to the United flight deck

On top of the United Military Pilot Program, there are multiple paths to becoming a pilot at United depending on flight experience:

  • First Officer Hiring: This path is for experienced pilots who meet mainline hiring requirements, who are ready to fly for United now and do not need an alternate path or program.
  • United Aviate program: United’s pilot career development program designed for pilots with their Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) who are either learning to fly or are building experience with an Aviate-participating university, flight school, Part 135 operator or United Express carrier.
  • United Aviate Academy: United’s wholly-owned flight school in Goodyear, Arizona for aspiring aviators who want to learn to fly with little to no flight experience – with the goal of at least half of the students being women or people of color.

Unprecedented Growth  

As part of the carrier’s ambitious United Next plan, last December, United ordered more widebody aircraft than any U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history: 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options to purchase 100 more. Combined with already announced orders, the airline expects to take delivery of about 700 new aircraft by 2032.

With this historic purchase comes unprecedented growth, including adding 50,000 new team members by 2026. Hiring well-qualified and talented pilots is a priority at United. Over the last 24 months, United has hired over 4,000 new pilots and expects to hire over 10,000 pilots this decade.

About United  

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.

Source: United Airlines

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Celebrates Significant Regulatory Milestone

United States of America headquartered Bye Aerospace, a global innovator in cutting edge sustainable electric aviation, celebrates a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepts its “Functional Hazard Analysis.” This groundbreaking purposefully-designed electric eFlyer 2 aircraft has achieved another general aviation industry “first” under Amendment 64 of FAA Part 23, reinforcing Bye Aerospace’s global industry design lead, significantly ahead of any competition.

Rod Zastrow, President of Bye Aerospace, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “This FAA milestone substantiates our eFlyer design, providing unwavering support for our market and business case. The result is a clean, capable, electric aircraft with a remarkable 80% reduction in operating costs as compared to conventional aircraft. Bye Aerospace and the eFlyer 2 are poised to revolutionize aviation pilot training economics.”

The FAA certification basis for the eFlyer 2 (Project No. TC09549CH-A) was established earlier, confirming its eligibility for a type certificate. The FAA has affirmed that the type design complies with the U.S. type certification basis and that the aircraft is safe for the requested certification category.

Mr. Zastrow emphasized, “Our sustainable aircraft technology represents a paradigm shift in the aviation industry. Our groundbreaking eFlyer design offers an unprecedented opportunity for aerospace, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) institutional investors to invest in a cleaner and more sustainable future for aerospace and aviation.”

As the global aviation industry faces increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, Bye Aerospace is leading the charge toward a greener future. The Bye Aerospace team of dedicated engineers and researchers are developing innovative solutions that address the most pressing environmental challenges facing the broad aerospace industry.

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, stands at the forefront of electric Aviation innovation. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft has been meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, beginning with the important Aviation Training sector, with an FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

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Pilot and Aircraft Maintenance Training Group Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Celebrates 95th Anniversary

United States headquartered pilot and aircraft maintenance training group Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology marks its 95th anniversary on September 27, 2023. Since its establishment, Spartan has trained over 100,000 pilots and technicians. Spartan College has campuses located in the following areas: Tulsa, OK; Los Angeles, CA; Inland Empire, CA; and Denver, CO. Spartan students have come from across the United States and over 40 countries.

Spartan College was founded in Tulsa, OK as Spartan School of Aeronautics by W.G. Skelly, President of Skelly Oil Company, on September 27, 1928. He established Spartan Aircraft Company and formed the corporation which built Tulsa Municipal Airport (now called Tulsa International Airport).

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Pilot Assessment Solution Provider, Symbiotics, Joins the Regional Airline Association’s 2023 Leaders Conference

Symbiotics, a leading pilot training assessment solution provider and subject matter expert in psychometric assessment for the aviation industry, participated in the recently held Regional Airline Association’s 2023 Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., United States on September 26-27, 2023.

The event features leading regional airline industry CEOs, key government officials, prominent aviation lawmakers, leaders of the regional airline supply partner community, and numerous industry experts and influencers.

The event had panel discussions on the following topics: regional airline business and trends; airline analyst perspective; safety improvements; 15 years of safety management system (SMS) & new recommendations; real-world effects of the pilot shortage; completing FAA reauthorization; supporting the pilot workforce from dream of flight to retirement flight; global OEM outlook; and the future of pilot training.

Symbiotics’​ purpose as a global assessment provider is to collaborate with clients to deliver robust and reliable solutions for assessment and selection. Their ADAPT suite of assessment and selection solutions provide an accurate and comprehensive approach to understanding how people will perform in their working environment.

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ASTi Awarded Contract to Deliver AI Training Capabilities to US Military Division’s Aviation Training Command

Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi), a developer of AI- and simulation-based training products and solutions, received an enterprise-level subcontract award from prime government contractor, TakeFlight Interactive. The contract is the first in a series of phased rollouts of ASTi’s Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA) and TakeFlight’s AIVIator AI Virtual Flight Instructor products across the U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA) training wings.

As partners, ASTi and TakeFlight Interactive will field integrated, AI-based training capabilities increasing the quality and consistency of student performance and training production. More importantly, these capabilities will reduce the cost of aviation training for the Navy, Marine Corps and foreign military services.

Under the contract, ASTi and TakeFlight will provide product licenses and related services supporting 50 T-6B flight training devices at theNavy’s Training Air Wing Four, located at the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Corpus Christi, TX. ASTi will also develop custom, synthetic environment configurations to meet Navy requirements for simulated flight operations at eight airfields and practice areas located at TrainingAir Wing Four and Training Air Wing Five.

Combined, SERA and AIVIator greatly reduce training staff workload by offloading role-player and instructor duties to AI agents, providing an automated, repeatable and objectively scored interactive training domain available for 24/7, student-led training.

SERA creates an interactive environment populated with ATC services and air traffic—complete with simulated radio communications—and it replicates malfunctions, mishaps and weather conditions to enhance immersion and cognitive loading for better situational awareness training. An AI virtual instructor provides self-guided, fully interactive training with objective scoring and dynamic feedback supporting cockpit procedures, performance maneuvers, landing procedures, local operations, emergency procedures, aerobatics, instrument procedures and formation flight.

ASTi’s enterprise solution is based on an all-inclusive subscription model that provides predictable costs and risk reduction. In addition toproduct licensing, the enterprise solution includes a comprehensive service package that includes the following:

  • Ongoing development of content for Naval undergraduate curriculum modules
  • Onsite fielding, training and help-desk services
  • Product and Information Assurance (IA) software maintenance

About ASTi’s SERA

SERA, ASTi’s leading simulated air traffic control environment (SATCE) system, fully complies with the latest industry requirements for SATCE solutions. This innovative technology eliminates the need for an instructor to role-play air traffic control, ensuring consistent phraseology for ATC and all other traffic radio calls.

About ASTi’s partner, TakeFlight Interactive

TakeFlight Interactive is a pioneer in AI-based immersive training solutions. Using a unique combination of game design, AI and data analytics, TakeFlight delivers high-quality, self-guided, fully interactive training. The company’s expertise in interactive simulation, combined with a commitment to excellence and professionalism positions TakeFlight Interactive as a trusted partner in thedevelopment of advanced training solutions.

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US Flight and Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation Welcomes New Class of 28 Aircraft Mechanic Students

Epic Flight Academy recently held an orientation day for its new class of 28 aircraft mechanic students in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. In April, Epic Flight Academy announced a partnership with FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States, to build a new aircraft mechanic training facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Construction is underway and Epic expects to begin its first class there on April 15, 2024 pending FAA approval.

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