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Simulator Manufacturer Client Shares Feedback on Fixed Base Simulator

Pilot Training Group Patria has shared feedback on its use of a MPS A320 FTD (Fixed Base Simulator) for MPL, MCC/APL and Type Rating Training in its operations in Finland.

“Patria purchased its A320 FTD1 device from MPS in 2016. It was first installed in Helsinki, and initially used by a local carrier as their Entry Level Training (ELT) device for new A320 copilots. After Patria´s new base at Tampere-Pirkkala airport (EFTP) was launched, the device was relocated by MPS staff there. Since then, Patria has been using the device to provide high quality MCC training to its airline cadets and self-sponsored students. With the recent introduction of Patria´s Airline Pilot Standard MCC (APS MCC) training program, the device keeps excelling in this role as well.

Patria is one of the leading MPL training houses in Europe and has been providing MPL programs for the A320 since 2017. The MPS A320 device plays an important role in Patria´s MPL programs: from the beginning Patria decided that A320 hours shall be maximized during MPL training, starting from Phase II. With this decision, and subsequent introduction of the device, the FTD also became an efficient sales tool; visiting airlines and Authorities appreciate our policy for increased hours on type during training phases, where a generic device could be used. As a result, Patria was awarded large MPL training contracts with global airlines.

Patria introduced the FTD into its A320 Type Rating training program as well. With the FTD Patria will be able to reduce expensive FFS hours during type rating training for the benefit of its customers. Together with MCC, APS MCC, MPL and Type Rating programs Patria´s A320 device will be very busy, operating up to 16 hours per day. This would not be possible without the high level of general reliability of the device and fast reaction times by MPS technical team in case of technical issues.” shared Mikko Paronen, Patria Vice President Sales.

About Patria
Patria´s main pilot training base is located in Finland, while its new VFR/SEP-IR base is located in Córdoba, Spain. Patria has a long-term plan to grow its airline sales along its other businesses; as a Group, Patria is an international provider of defense, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. Patria provides its aerospace and military customers with equipment availability, continuous performance development as well as selected intelligence, surveillance and management system products and services. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%). The Group employs ca 3000 professionals in its operations

Source: MPS Announcement

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Global Simulator Training Group is Looking to Hire a Training Center Manager for US Location

US headquartered FlightSafety International is looking to hire a Center Manager for its Savannah, GA, United States location. The Simulator Training Center has training capabilities for Gulfstream G280, G450, G550, G650 and G500/G600 aircraft. Please see the job post below;

“Purpose of Position:

  • Maintain an on-going commitment to the promotion of FlightSafety International’s image as the factory designated training organization.
  • For Lead Learning Centers: Ensure that Lead Learning Center responsibilities are provided to the appropriate Satellite Learning Center(s).
  • For Satellite Learning Centers: Ensure that proper coordination and communication with the Lead Learning Center is established and maintained.

Minimum Experience:

  • Ten (10) years of related experience.
  • Five + (5) years of management experience.
  • Aviation related experience in management, marketing and/or administration of technical training, highly desirable.
  • Experience related to operating and/or managing a small business or corporate cost center, desired.

Planning/Positioning Activities:

  • Plan, direct and organize Center’s activities to ensure FlightSafety International’s overall goals and objectives are achieved while providing Customers with a quality training experience.
  • Seek new ways to improve Learning Center Operations, quality of training products and Learning Center profitability on a continuous basis.
  • Establish quality objectives at the Learning Center that are in support of, and consistent with, the quality objectives established for Operations.
  • Prepare the Center’s Business Action Plan (BAP) and updates.
  • Exercise sound cost control measures.
  • Analyze and justify new training equipment, capital improvements, and personnel resources.

Teamwork – Internal and External Activities:

  • Establish and maintain a ‘Customer oriented’ business relationship with each Customer (company, client, vendor, aircraft manufacturer, etc.) impacting FlightSafety International’s business served at the Center.
  • Communicate to Center teammates the importance of meeting Customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Disseminate the quality policy throughout the Center.
  • Coordinate with the aircraft manufacturer(s) to ensure compliance with the respective training Service Agreement(s) while promoting and maintaining a spirit of teamwork and business partnership, where applicable.
  • Interact with the Director of Regulatory Affairs, as necessary. Examples of interaction include, but are not limited to, identification of nonconforming training, regulatory self-disclosures, changes in Center Manager or Director of QMS/Quality Control (DOQ/QC), additions/deletions of training programs, identification of nonconformities that are regulatory in nature, etc.
  • Interact with other management level personnel, i.e. Center Management Team, Functional Directors, other Center Managers, Corporate Management, etc.
  • Coordinate support of simulators and other Flight Training Devices (FTDs) with the Supervisor of Flight Training Devices and the Simulation Systems Division (SSD).
  • Coordinate courseware development in conjunction with Company guidelines and with the cooperation of the Courseware Support Functional Group.
  • Initiate marketing and sales activities, in conjunction with Company guidelines, and with the cooperation of the Marketing Functional Group.

Documentation/Reports Activities:

  • Provide pertinent data and information to Operations personnel.
  • Monitor and maintain Monthly Salary Management Report; report discrepancies, if any, to Salary Administration.
  • Ensure that Learning Center Management Reviews are completed.
  • Ensure the availability of resources necessary to implement and sustain the QMS including but not limited to the Preventative Action and Corrective Action processes.
  • Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is used to encourage continual improvement and compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Organize, direct the preparation of, and originate reports, proposals, bids, letters to Customers, and other written communication, as necessary.
  • Utilize the SAP computer system to locate appropriate data concerning Customers, Instructors, training schedules, prospects, receivables, payables, and other data pertinent to the operation of the Center.
  • Mentoring/Managerial Activities: Monitor and direct the management of expenditures associated with the Manager’s Fund.
  • Monitor and approve Performance Appraisal preparations and appropriate merit increases for other supervisors on a timely basis.
  • Appoint Center teammates to the Learning Center Quality Team.
  • Interview prospective employees, evaluate and recommend employment.
  • Provide project direction(s), set priorities and monitor staff achievement.
  • Direct and/or facilitate departmental staff meetings and oversee distribution of meeting minutes to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinate and manage department staffing levels with approval from the V.P of Operations and/or the Regional Operations.”

To apply for the role please use this link or contact FlightSafety International directly.

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Simulator Manufacturer MPS Installs Second Boeing B737MAX FTD at Ryanair

MPS has installed a second B737 MAX device at Ryanair’s training center located in Dublin, Ireland. The FTD-2 was ordered by Ryanair in January after successful integration and EASA qualification of its first MPS B737 MAX FTD-2 including FNPTII/MCC in the last year.

The order and install of a second MPS MAX device comes at a critical time of retraining need and travel demand increase across the globe. Ryanair currently employs over 5,000 pilots who train at several state-of-the-art flight simulator facilities across Europe.

At these training centers Ryanair operates numerous MPS B737 NG FTD’s, all of which support the new training paradigm identified in EASA NPA 2020-15. They also have a MPS A320 FTD. With the proper training on proper devices, the Ryanair team is prepared to fly to over 40 countries, 230 airports and operate 2,500 daily flights this summer.

About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.

You can find more information about MPS on its Supplier Profile.

Source: MPS Press Release

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Global Pilot Training Group is Looking for a Training Project Manager for its European Operations

Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training, part of Avia Solutions Group, is looking to hire a Training Project Manager for its Vilnius, Lithuania operations. Please see the job post below.

“This is a great opportunity to be a part of our Training Planning Team in Vilnius, working together with team colleagues in Barcelona. You will be organizing trainings for our clients all around the world. BAA Training has offices in Vilnius, Lithuania; Barcelona and Lleida, Spain; Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Zhengzhou, China. The company is constantly growing with a further possibilities to move to any of the multiple locations and departments we have. Aviation is a very fast-paced and truly multicultural world. If you are quick on your feet, like to converse in English, like meeting people from all around the world or love aviation – contact us now!

We promise a highly challenging field and a wide scope of responsibilities, which will initially cover:

· Ensuring smooth planning and organization of aviation trainings.

· Constant communication with clients on their inquiries.

· Coordination of communication between involved parties.

· Communication and cooperation with other local and international departments / divisions of the company as well as authorities and partners.

· Providing participants with training material.

· Taking care of documentation and files according to national and international aviation regulations and requirements.

· Constant and proactive search of solutions for emerging issues and process improvement.

· Working according to approved company processes.

· Working with company’s IT systems to monitor and ensure a smooth training management process.

· Participation in daily meetings based on Lean principles.

· Setting and achieving short-term and long-term goals in accordance with the company’s strategic goals.

· Performing other duties and responsibilities assigned by direct manager.

We dream about a team member who:

· Has more than two years of experience in in aviation, administration, project management, training coordination.

· Has excellent skills in a Microsoft Office 365 environment.

· Is able to work independently, is self-motivated and willing to take ownership.

· Knows how to manage several complex projects at once.

· Has analytical mindset.

· Has willingness to share skills, knowledge and expertise.

· Uses English language effectively on a daily basis.

· Is flexible with good time management skills.

· Has respectful and positive attitude.

· Wants to learn every day and thinks aviation could be the love of one`s life.

What we offer you:

· A health insurance package after 3 months working for the company.

· Additional holiday days for seniority after 2 years working for the company.

· A Wellness day to take care of yourself and a Birthday day to celebrate.

· Mental gym to support your emotional wellbeing from Mindletic.

· An entertainment flight with a full flight aviation training simulator.

· Contemporary and convenient office space in a new growing AEROCITY area.

· Sport club and childcare service for your convenience.

· Public transport cover during the weekdays or parking space near the office.

· Discounts and special offers from various partners of the group.

· Extensive onboarding plan to ease your integration into company.

· An international and multicultural environment in vibrant industry with plenty of challenges to achieve.

· Personal growth possibilities if you are eager to progress in your career, we have a bunch of examples to share.”

To apply for the role please use this link or contact BAA Training directly.

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Global Simulator Training Group is Looking to Hire a Training Center Manager

US headquartered FlightSafety International is looking to hire a Center Manager for its Long Beach Learning Center in California, United States. The Simulator Training Center has training capabilities for GIV, GV, Gulfstream G450, G550 and G650 aircraft. Please see the job post below;

“Purpose of Position:

  • Maintain an on-going commitment to the promotion of FlightSafety International’s image as the factory designated training organization.
  • For Lead Learning Centers: Ensure that Lead Learning Center responsibilities are provided to the appropriate Satellite Learning Center(s).
  • For Satellite Learning Centers: Ensure that proper coordination and communication with the Lead Learning Center is established and maintained.

Minimum Experience:

  • Ten (10) years of related experience.
  • Five + (5) years of management experience.
  • Aviation related experience in management, marketing and/or administration of technical training, highly desirable.
  • Experience related to operating and/or managing a small business or corporate cost center, desired.

Planning/Positioning Activities:

  • Plan, direct and organize Center’s activities to ensure FlightSafety International’s overall goals and objectives are achieved while providing Customers with a quality training experience.
  • Seek new ways to improve Learning Center Operations, quality of training products and Learning Center profitability on a continuous basis.
  • Establish quality objectives at the Learning Center that are in support of, and consistent with, the quality objectives established for Operations.
  • Prepare the Center’s Business Action Plan (BAP) and updates.
  • Exercise sound cost control measures.
  • Analyze and justify new training equipment, capital improvements, and personnel resources.

Teamwork – Internal and External Activities:

  • Establish and maintain a ‘Customer oriented’ business relationship with each Customer (company, client, vendor, aircraft manufacturer, etc.) impacting FlightSafety International’s business served at the Center.
  • Communicate to Center teammates the importance of meeting Customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Disseminate the quality policy throughout the Center.
  • Coordinate with the aircraft manufacturer(s) to ensure compliance with the respective training Service Agreement(s) while promoting and maintaining a spirit of teamwork and business partnership, where applicable.
  • Interact with the Director of Regulatory Affairs, as necessary. Examples of interaction include, but are not limited to, identification of nonconforming training, regulatory self-disclosures, changes in Center Manager or Director of QMS/Quality Control (DOQ/QC), additions/deletions of training programs, identification of nonconformities that are regulatory in nature, etc.
  • Interact with other management level personnel, i.e. Center Management Team, Functional Directors, other Center Managers, Corporate Management, etc.
  • Coordinate support of simulators and other Flight Training Devices (FTDs) with the Supervisor of Flight Training Devices and the Simulation Systems Division (SSD).
  • Coordinate courseware development in conjunction with Company guidelines and with the cooperation of the Courseware Support Functional Group.
  • Initiate marketing and sales activities, in conjunction with Company guidelines, and with the cooperation of the Marketing Functional Group.

Documentation/Reports Activities:

  • Provide pertinent data and information to Operations personnel.
  • Monitor and maintain Monthly Salary Management Report; report discrepancies, if any, to Salary Administration.
  • Ensure that Learning Center Management Reviews are completed.
  • Ensure the availability of resources necessary to implement and sustain the QMS including but not limited to the Preventative Action and Corrective Action processes.
  • Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is used to encourage continual improvement and compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Organize, direct the preparation of, and originate reports, proposals, bids, letters to Customers, and other written communication, as necessary.
  • Utilize the SAP computer system to locate appropriate data concerning Customers, Instructors, training schedules, prospects, receivables, payables, and other data pertinent to the operation of the Center.
  • Mentoring/Managerial Activities: Monitor and direct the management of expenditures associated with the Manager’s Fund.
  • Monitor and approve Performance Appraisal preparations and appropriate merit increases for other supervisors on a timely basis.
  • Appoint Center teammates to the Learning Center Quality Team.
  • Interview prospective employees, evaluate and recommend employment.
  • Provide project direction(s), set priorities and monitor staff achievement.
  • Direct and/or facilitate departmental staff meetings and oversee distribution of meeting minutes to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinate and manage department staffing levels with approval from the V.P of Operations and/or the Regional Operations.”

To apply for the role please use this link or contact FlightSafety International directly.

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