Japan Airlines Signs with Airbus for A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer

Japan Airlines (JAL) has become the first A350 operator globally to sign up with Airbus for the computer-based A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT). This state-of-the-art training tool offers a highly immersive and interactive environment for practising critical flight procedures and emergency scenarios.

JAL’s adoption of the A350 VPT comes as the airline extends its partnership for the use of the MATe suite (Mobile Airbus Training experience) for systems training and practice. With this integration, JAL now benefits from the full spectrum of Airbus flight training solutions, leveraging the latest training concepts and technologies to enhance training efficiency and knowledge retention.

The airline’s inaugural group of trainees on the A350 VPT comprises twelve pilots. This five-year initiative reflects JAL’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

The Airbus-developed VPT provides realistic virtual environments tailored to the airline’s specific models, making it invaluable for enhancing pilot proficiency and preparedness. Its flexibility allows for training at any time and location, reducing disruptions and offering significant cost-efficiency by minimising training expenses and aircraft downtime.

Hiroshi Horikawa, Flight Training Vice President at JAL said: “Integrating the A350 VPT into our training curriculum will significantly elevate the quality of our flight crew training and enhance JAL’s commitment to safety. We are excited about this new chapter in our collaboration with Airbus.

Airbus Head of Commercial Services for APAC, Balinda Zhang, added: “We are thrilled to support JAL with the implementation of the A350 VPT. Airbus is dedicated to providing exceptional support throughout the integration process to ensure a seamless transition. Our aim is to deliver a training solution that not only meets but exceeds JAL’s expectations, contributing to the airline’s continued excellence in flight crew training.

This landmark agreement reaffirms Airbus’ position as a leader in innovative aviation training solutions, and highlights JAL’s commitment to pioneering advanced training technologies.

As of August 2024, JAL operates 15 A350-900s and five A350-1000s, with a backlog of 23 A350-900s and eight A350-1000s on order.

Source: Airbus

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Taiwanese Airline Acquires 2 New Widebody Full Flight Simulators

Global pilot training solution provider and flight simulator manufacturer CAE has announced that Taiwanese airlien Eva Airways has acquired two new full-flight simulators.

The new Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 FFS will be deployed at the EVA Air Training Centre and will be operated alongside CAE-manufactured Boeing 777, Airbus A330 and ATR 72-600 FFS, as well as A320 and B777 Flight training devices (FTD) and a B787 integrated procedures trainer (IPT).

We thank EVA Air for the confidence they continue to place in CAE for state-of-the-art training equipment, and we look forward to seeing their A350 and B787 pilots training on these new FFS.” shared CAE.

Source: CAE

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Flight School Management Software Provider Flight Schedule Pro is Looking for a Head of People

Flight Schedule Pro, a North America headquartered leading global flight school management software platform, is seeking to hire a “Head of People”. Please see the job extract below.

Flight Schedule Pro is seeking an intellectually curious individual with the drive and desire to impact a start-up company. This person will be responsible for the strategic human resource planning to provide the company with the best talent available and to position the company as the Employer of Choice by staying aware of policies, practices, and trends within the technology industry. These duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing and executing plans that align with achieving the company goals through talent sourcing, benefits administration, HRIS management, employee relations, employee communication, legal and regulatory compliance, training and development, as well as serving as a consultant to the leadership teams.

This is a remote position that requires some travel to our headquarters in Overland Park, KS.

Benefits:

  • Join a rapidly growing technology company with bold aspirations!
  • Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401k)
  • Equity Appreciation Plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Policy to promote a good work/life balance
  • 7 Company Wide Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
  • 2 Wellness Days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Stipend including Flight Training reimbursement opportunity
  • $300 Home Office Stipend for new hires
  • Freedom to grow, learn, and explore in a wide variety of technologies and skills
  • Ample opportunity to implement your ideas and suggestions: help us draw the blueprint

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders to implement and support the company’s policies, practices, and programs to ensure we are an Employer of Choice.
  • Build and manage the HR team and lead the team in creating an inviting and cohesive employee experience.
  • Implement HR policies and programs including employee relations, recruiting, wage and salary administration, benefits, and management training to find and retain talent.
  • Understand conditions, trends, and competitive threats in the business and use vision to develop and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex, current, and future business issues.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to guide business decisions and provide perspective on people-related decisions.
  • Work closely with management to improve employee work relationships, engagement, retention, and performance.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of recruitment and staffing programs for the assigned business units by establishing and maintaining KPIs.
  • Provide input and guidance in the development and improvement of talent acquisition tools and processes.
  • Identify staffing issues and lead internal recruiting resources to address these issues with focused solutions.
  • Provide guidance and input on long-term company goals, structure, and succession planning.
  • Partner with managers to identify leadership development needs and research and recommend solutions to improve the capability of managers to lead and manage their employees to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Support managers with the development of employee performance improvement plans and career development plans through effective coaching, mentoring, and training activities.
  • Support the executive team with the identification and development of employees for key leadership and management positions through the implementation of succession planning.
  • Develop and deliver employee satisfaction and retention initiatives designed to ensure the company continues to be admired.
  • Refine performance management systems, training, and processes to continually improve upon the foundation to ensure scalability as the company grows.
  • Guide managers and employees in resolving employee relations issues by providing effective conflict resolution and coaching to turn employee behavior around.
  • Identify and conduct training programs internally for employees on a quarterly basis.
  • Maintain relationships with vendors, benefits providers, consultants, and other constituents where appropriate.
  • Oversee benefit programs and ensure the company provides employee benefit support and leave processing, including FMLA, STD, and Workers’ Comp.
  • With the collaboration of the CFO, develop and manage annual budgets for the department and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain an effective level of business literacy, including company goals, mission, financial position, strategy, competition, technology, and culture.
  • Act as the company information liaison to ensure communication effectively flows in all directions.
  • Participate on committees and special projects and seek additional responsibilities.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
  • At least 5 years in a successful senior management role in Human Resources reporting to the CEO or CFO
  • At least ten (10) years of Human Resources experience at a generalist level.
  • SPHR/PHR certification desired. GPHR certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated skills in Project Management. Manages other managers
  • Able to manage a dispersed organization
  • Expertise in internal communications
  • Advanced Microsoft computer skills and knowledge of office software packages, including Quick books

About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro is an established B2B SaaS company in the general aviation industry. Our SaaS solution is used by 1,000 businesses and over 150,000 pilots and student pilots in 50 countries . . . and people love our service! We are a technology company that takes pride in our work and our goal is easy-to-use products that solve real problems for our customers!”

To learn more about the position or to apply navigate here or contact Flight Schedule Pro.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro

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Flight Training Management Software Announces Additional Growth Investment

FlightLogger, the leading provider of cloud-based flight school management software, has secured an additional, significant growth investment from Arcadea Group, a permanent capital investor in high-growth VSaaS companies. This marks the second growth equity investment led by Arcadea in FlightLogger, with the first completed in 2022.

With this new investment, FlightLogger is poised to accelerate its product roadmap and market coverage, including groundbreaking features like an AI-driven auto-scheduling suite and advanced analytics tools, ensuring that flight academies using the software remain at the cutting edge of technology and efficiency.

Paul Yancich, Managing Director of Arcadea, highlighted the strategic decision behind the additional investment: “FlightLogger has surpassed our expectations and has an even bigger opportunity than we had originally thought. This capital will accelerate what they’re already doing so well.

Mads Larsen, CEO of FlightLogger, added, “While competitors are driven by short-term financial targets, FlightLogger remains focused on delivering value and innovation for the long haul. Our long-term success relies on our ability to continuously add more value to flight academies. This investment allows us to accelerate our ambitious roadmap, including our soon-to-be-released AI-driven auto-scheduling suite, insights tools, and other products and enhancements.

Kenneth Jeppesen, Founder and continued equity holder of FlightLogger, added, “Our vision for the industry is bold and ambitious. We’re thrilled to be able to add additional resources in order to execute against our customer-centric approach to growth.

About FlightLogger
FlightLogger, founded in 2011, provides a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed specifically for flight schools. The software integrates scheduling, student management, maintenance tracking, and billing into one seamless system, helping flight schools of all sizes operate more efficiently. FlightLogger’s platform is used by 200 flight schools across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond.

About Arcadea Group
Arcadea Group invests in high-quality, capital-efficient, founder-led software companies over ultra-long-term durations. With offices in Toronto, Canada, and Orlando, Florida, and investments globally, Arcadea leverages its permanent capital structure to support the long-term growth potential of industry-leading SaaS vendors.

Source: Flightlogger

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider VRpilot Partners with US Airline to Enhance B737NG Training

VRpilot is proud to announce that Sun Country Airlines has chosen our state-of-the-art interactive procedure training solution for its B737NG operation. This agreement will enhance Sun Country Airline’s pilot training program efficiency, effectiveness and quality, and will solidify the benefits of virtual reality technologies for flight crew training.

VRflow, VRpilot’s procedure training platform, is supplemental to customers’ training curriculums, and will provide Sun Country pilots with a highly realistic and engaging training experience.

Daniel Maass, CEO of VRpilot said, “We are thrilled to partner with Sun Country Airlines and support their dedication to pilot training excellence. Our VRflow platform offers a comprehensive and immersive training experience, and we are confident it will significantly benefit Sun Country’s B737 operation.

The integration of VRpilot’s VRflow platform will bring additional automation to our pilot training program and will greatly benefit our pilots’ training experience,” said Joe Romuld, Manager of Pilot Training-Ground. “As our airline continues to grow, we are increasing our available training resources and virtual reality is an exciting addition.

Source: VRpilot
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Partnership with Singapore Flying College, a Subsidiary of Singapore Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract by Singapore Flying College, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, as part of their Digital Transformation aim to enhance training efficiency and effectiveness with the use of technology. CPaT will provide access to its robust portfolio of Aviation Specialty Courses (General Subjects) and Invent, CPaT’s content-design software, which will empower Singapore Flying College to easily create their own content within the platform and modify General Subjects content to meet specific training requirements.

CPaT’s partnership with Singapore Flying College is designed to provide their students with courses tailored to their learning needs and with customized content to meet those learning objectives,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “By leveraging CPaT Invent, they can create and customize their cadet courses, ensuring their training programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of their students while maintaining the highest standards of aviation education.

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 350 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

Source: CPaT
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