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CAE and Charter Operator Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) Sign Exclusive A320 Pilot Training Agreement
CAE announced that it has signed a long-term exclusive pilot training agreement with Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) to deploy and operate an Airbus A320 family full-flight simulator (FFS) in Miami, Florida. The FFS is scheduled to be ready for training in the first quarter of 2024 to support GlobalX’s ongoing growth and the expansion of its Airbus A321 freighter fleet.
“We are delighted to be signing this agreement with CAE to provide GlobalX with a dedicated Level D full-flight simulator,” said John Coomes, GlobalX’s Vice President and Director of Operations. “We expect to see our relationship with CAE continue to grow as we focus on having the very highest levels of safety in our operations. We greatly appreciate CAE’s confidence in our team and our company by providing us with this FFS.”
“We are happy to welcome GlobalX as a new CAE customer, and with this long-term agreement, we look forward to supporting the airline’s growth with this A320 FFS,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation Training. “CAE’s objective is to be close to its customers and provide an immersive training experience that gives pilots the knowledge and confidence to be at their best every time they fly.”
About Global Crossing Airlines
GlobalX is a Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 121 domestic flag and supplemental Airline flying the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GobalX flies as a passenger ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter airline serving the US, Caribbean, European and Latin American markets. In 2023, GlobalX entered ACMI cargo service flying the A321 freighter.
About CAE
At CAE we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Source: CAE
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Middle East Airline-Owned Pilot Training Organization Saudia Academy Inaugurates 2 New Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Saudia Academy, a strategic business unit of Saudia Group, announced the launch of two new A320neo flight simulators, provided by L3Harris Technologies. This addition brings the academy’s total to five advanced simulators of this type.
The launch event, held under the patronage of His Excellency the Director General of Saudia Group, Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, and attended by delegates and esteemed guests including L3Harris and Airbus executives. This signifies a major expansion of the Academy’s capabilities and its commitment to providing the highest quality aviation training. It also marks a milestone in the Academy’s growth journey and cements its goals to offer a full spectrum of aviation training to Saudi Arabia and the region.
Capt. Ismael S. Alkoshy, CEO of Saudia Academy said: “The launch of these A320neo simulators is a testament to our dedication to remain at the forefront of the aviation training technology. This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of the regional market, particularly with the growing presence of the narrowbody A320neo. We are not just enhancing our capacity; we are actively contributing to the dynamic growth of aviation expertise in the Kingdom and beyond.”
Alan Crawford, President, L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions said: “We are proud to provide two cutting-edge A320neo simulators to Saudia Academy, further building on the partnership between the two organizations. This is a great example of a strategic alliance between two industry leaders and the collaboration demonstrates our commitment to Saudia Academy’s growth plans and elevating the air transport and logistics sectors in the Kingdom to new heights.”
Saudia Academy currently operates four facilities in Jeddah; Flight Training, Safety Training, In-Flight Service Training, and Technical Training which is set to relocate to the MRO Village under Saudia Technic. Additionally, there are plans to establish a new flight training facility in Riyadh, a move that promises to strengthen the Academy’s presence and influence within its vast network of aviation and non-aviation clients, regionally and globally.
Photo Credit: Saudia
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Boeing India Seeking to Expand Training Team at Various Locations in India
Boeing India is looking for a Lead Simulator Flight Instructor to join their team in India (Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad). Please see an extract of the job post below.
“The instructor will be responsible for the conduct of the highest quality ground and full-flight simulator based instruction for customer flight crews receiving initial, transition, differences and/or recurrent training in accordance with Boeing standards, regulatory guidelines and the approved syllabus. The individual will train, to a high standard, customer flight crews in the safe and efficient operation of large commercial airplanes or other aerospace products or systems by providing accurate technical information through the use of state-of-the-art procedures, training equipment and methods. The individual may also conduct, as tutor, training of new flight instructors. The individual may also partake in course development and trial tasks as directed by Head of Training.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct flight crew training of customer pilots during the full flight simulator phase of training at both local and remote, including international, locations.
- The ability to perform all of the duties required of a Flight Training Instructor, including procedures training and technical instruction.
- Conduct thorough briefings prior to each training session, as well as debriefings at the end of each training session, to ensure that the customer is fully aware of the training profile, associated pilot competencies, required standards, and his/her performance. Provide a brief outline of the training events for future sessions.
- Evaluate and accurately document training session performance and progress in the relevant records and reports.
- Report any customer training problems or conflicts to Flight Training management
- Conduct, as tutor, training of new flight instructors both in the classroom and in the simulator
- Perform non-instructional duties as directed by Head of Training, including course development and trial tasks, customer liaison, audits and revisions of existing training programs.
- Communicate with the simulator maintenance technicians to report any simulator problems or malfunctions
- Under the direction of Head of Training, Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, uphold Boeing instructional standards, including the conduct of Standardisation Checks on other Boeing and contract instructors.
- In addition Examiner’s would conduct regulatory examinations (License Skill Tests, License Proficiency Checks and, where appropriate, Assessments of Competence) of customer and Boeing flight crew and instructors at local and remote, including international, sites.
Basic Qualification (Required Qualifications):
As a general guideline, initial hiring qualifications for a Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Instructor should include:
- Bachelor degree desired.
- Candidates must hold, be eligible to hold, or have held (this does not apply to a license that has been revoked), an ATP Certificate, License, or Rating (endorsement) from a recognized ICAO signatory country, with a type rating for the airplane on which flight training will be conducted. Candidates who are otherwise highly qualified but not type rated on the appropriate aircraft may become type rated, or the equivalent of type rated, while successfully completing the appropriate course as a student. (Boeing Flight Services may provide rating/endorsement training.)
- Five years’ experience with a scheduled/non-scheduled jet transport carrier, corporate jet operator or military aviation organization; with a minimum of 2000 hours as PIC.
- Three years instructional and/or evaluating experience on transport category aircraft with suitable experience as a simulator instructor within the past five years
- English language fluency – reading, writing, conversational ICAO Level 6 (required).
- Capable of international travel.
- Relevant work experiences demonstrating the ability to prepare a lesson plan, interpret and present technical material, and independently teach an airplane model.”
Source: Boeing
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Middle East Pilot Simulator Training Center Pier Seven Aviation Announced Continued Partnership with Moldova-based Airlines
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation announced the continuation of their collaboration with Moldova-based airline, TerraAvia, for the B737CL and B747 Full Flight Simulator Course.
Terra Avia currently operates:
- 2 B737
- 5 B747
Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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Middle East Pilot Training Organization, Pier Seven Aviation, Enrols 12th Batch for Boeing 737NG Type Rating from India
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation congratulated its latest batch of 17 B737 NG pilots who completed their type rating training. This is the 12th batch under the B737 NG program.
In 2023 the full flight simulator training center achieved a remarkable milestone. Pier Seven Aviation successfully trained over 250 pilots from India and various parts of the world, in addition to providing recurrent training to over 100 dedicated students.
Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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European Airline Owned Pilot Training Group Lufthansa Aviation Training Welcomes New B777 FFS
Germany based airline owned pilot training organisation Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) announced the inauguration of their second Boeing 777 full-flight simulator at the Berlin full flight simulator training center.
The event was attended by key figures, including LAT Managing Director Matthias Spohr, Uwe Schüler, State Secretary of the Brandenburg Ministry of Infrastructure, Bernd Amling, Manager Flight Crew Training of AeroLogic and Jens Jaehrling, CEO of TDI.
This marks the commissioning of the 12th simulator at the 12 bay Berlin training center.
During the ceremony, speakers expressed their gratitude to all those involved in the project, particularly the dedicated employees who contributed tirelessly to the success of the latest Berlin simulator. Their continuous efforts from day one ensured the swift and efficient commissioning of the simulator.
Source: Lufthansa Aviation Training Group
Photo Credit: Lufthansa Aviation Training Group