Well known United States based large flight training organisation Hillsboro Aero Academy celebrated its first Private Pilot License (PPL) check-ride pass from its VietJet Air program cohort. VietJet Air is a Vietnamese low-cost airline based in Hanoi operating a fleet of 75 A320 and 7 A330.
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Florida, United States based Pan Am Flight Academy a pilot training group and full flight simulator training center headquartered in Miami is seeking to hire a General Manager, Training Operations & Flight Standards.
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United States based training aircraft lessor RESIDCO’s David Kolber shared data from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association showing the single engine piston deliveries per year from 1962 to 2022.
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Delta’s Propel Flight Academy officially opened Tuesday in Vero Beach with city and county dignitaries, Delta pilots, students and others on hand to usher in a new era of workforce development and pilot career paths. Young aviators who dream of being Delta pilots now have four different, clearly defined pathways: the new Propel Flight Academy and the growing Propel Collegiate, Company and Community programs.
“I’m so proud to work with Delta,” said Skyborne CEO Lee Woodward. “I think the future for this academy, clearly, will get better and better. This is going to be the flagship partner training academy in the world.”
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“This is a set path and gives people a clear direction to go from no flying experience and end up at the best carrier in the world,” said Atlanta-based A350 First Officer Melissa F., who attended today’s event at Vero Beach and met with Skyborne students.
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“Delta is not just a place where you fly airplanes. It’s a place where you can work with the best people on the planet,” said Capt. Patrick Burns, V.P. – Flight Operations & System Chief Pilot.
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Utilizing a new online platform, the 2024 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. Currently, there are over 105 scholarships valued at more than $1,000,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and professional development for individuals in all stages of life. This 2024 scholarship cycle includes nearly 10 new scholarships to further members’ learning in flight training, space engineering, and aircraft maintenance. Applicants are encouraged to check for new scholarships often and may apply for up to three scholarships per year.
“WAI proactively works to address our industry’s challenges, and one of those priorities is investing in our current and future global workforce,” says WAI Interim CEO Stephanie Kenyon. “The support of our annual scholarship program is one of the major benefits of being a WAI member, and we appreciate the generosity of our scholarship sponsors.”
The total amount of scholarships awarded by WAI since 1995 is now more than $16.4 million.
Many of the 2024 scholarships will be awarded during the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Florida, from March 21-23, 2024. In order to qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must be a WAI member as of October 1, 2023. Applications must be submitted to WAI by 11:59 p.m. EDT October 12, 2023.
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Texas, United States based pilot and aircraft maintenance training group US Aviation Academy celebrates the graduation of its Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) batch 7 from a 12-month accelerated Aviation Maintenance training program.
The A&P mechanic program at US Aviation Academy offers young professionals a way to get certified in aircraft mechanics, all while getting real-world experience and learning with industry professionals. During the 12-month accelerated program, students will receive thorough training in the world of aircraft mechanics and get to work on a number of different projects and live flight school aircraft, including 145 Repair Stations.
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Texas, United States based flight training group Thrust Flight, a leading provider of innovative aviation training programs, welcomed to class around 20 students at Rising Aviation High School.
In May, Thrust Flight announced a groundbreaking partnership with Rising Aviation High School. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive flight training for students, paving the way for a new generation of skilled, knowledgeable, and capable pilots.
Starting in their junior year, students will have the unique opportunity to undergo flight training with Thrust Flight’s experienced instructors. By integrating flight training into the high school curriculum, Rising Aviation High School can better equip its students for future success in the aviation industry.
Upon graduation, these young aviators will be eligible to enroll in Thrust Flight’s prestigious Zero Time to Airline program. This accelerated training course offers unparalleled access to the resources, mentorship, and experiences needed to help aspiring pilots launch successful careers with major airlines.
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