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Spartan Education Group is Seeking to Hire a Business Development Flight Manager at Chicago-Area Campus in 2026

Illinois, USA – Spartan Education Group, a US-based flight and aircraft maintenance training organisation, has announced the opening of a Business Development Flight Manager position at its West Chicago (DPA Airport) flight training campus, supporting student enrolment growth and flight training programme expansion.

  • The Business Development Flight Manager role is designed to sit at the intersection of aviation operations, student recruitment, marketing, and pathway development, reflecting the increasing commercial and enrolment complexity of large Part 141 and Part 61 flight training campuses.

  • The position will lead student engagement and enrolment activities, including inbound and outbound prospect outreach, on-campus and off-site presentations, and participation in aviation career events.

  • Responsibilities also include supporting pathway programme growth, managing CRM data accuracy, coordinating document collection for flight readiness, and compiling enrolment and performance reports.

  • The role will collaborate closely with marketing and analytics teams on organic social media, email campaigns, events, and lead-generation initiatives to support pilot pipeline development.

  • Spartan Education Group has listed the position as full-time with a stated salary of USD 80,000, up to 25% travel, and a benefits package including healthcare, retirement matching, and tuition reimbursement.

To learn more or to apply go to the Spartan Education Group careers page.

Source: Spartan Education Group

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Demand for Helicopter Pilots Soars as HAA Provides Training for New Partners

Oregon, USA – Hillsboro Aero Academy, a US-based flight and aircraft maintenance training group with a strong focus on helicopter pilot training, has expanded its government and industry training network through new partnerships with major helicopter operators, including a US government agency, as demand for qualified rotary-wing pilots continues to rise.

  • The newly secured partnerships extend Hillsboro Aero Academy’s existing relationships with commercial operators and government organisations, strengthening its Career Pathways programme for helicopter pilots.

  • The expansion reflects sustained demand for helicopter pilots across government, emergency services, offshore operations, and specialised commercial missions, where workforce shortages remain acute.

  • Hillsboro Aero Academy reports a 95% graduate job placement rate, with alumni operating in more than 75 countries, underlining the school’s focus on outcome-driven training.

Statements

  • “These new partnerships, particularly with the industry’s globally leading helicopter operators and a U.S. government agency, reflect the exceptional quality and trust that major organisations place in our training programs,” said Jared Friend, Vice President of Helicopter Operations at Hillsboro Aero Academy.

  • “When government agencies and leading operators choose Hillsboro Aero Academy, it validates our four decades of excellence in pilot education,” Friend added.

  • “Training at Hillsboro Heli Academy was pivotal to the person I have become since starting my training almost 4 ½ years ago. I had great instructors who pushed me forward through all the trials and difficulties that can come with learning how to fly,” said Simon Bloom, Helicopter Pilot.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy

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Fuel Cost Dynamics Could Enhance Pilot Hiring Outlook from 2026

Global – AFM Managing Director Maximilian Buerger has shared an industry outlook highlighting how projected oil market dynamics could materially influence airline economics and pilot demand over the next several years, particularly from the second half of 2026.

  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a structural global oil surplus approaching 4 million barrels per day in the second half of the decade, a scenario that could place sustained downward pressure on oil prices.

  • If additional supply materialises, including a potential 1.5 million barrels per day from Venezuela, oil prices could remain below USD 60 per barrel for an extended period.

  • Fuel costs typically account for approximately 25% of operating costs for full-service carriers and up to 40% for low-cost carriers, making oil price movements a critical driver of airline profitability and capacity decisions.

  • Historical data from the past 25 years indicates that a decline from USD 80 to USD 55 per barrel has previously driven a 15–20% uplift in airline operating margins, fundamentally altering route economics.

  • At sub-USD 60 oil prices, narrowbody aircraft break-even load factors can fall from above 80% to the high-60% range, improving the viability of additional frequencies, thinner routes, and extended operation of older aircraft types.

  • Similar dynamics were observed during the 2015–2016 oil downturn, when US airlines expanded capacity at the fastest pace in a decade outside of post-pandemic recovery.

  • From a pilot training and labour perspective, lower fuel prices typically accelerate Available Seat Mile (ASM) growth and route density, directly increasing flight crew requirements.

  • Airlines are also more likely to retain older aircraft in active service when fuel prices are low, supporting higher pilot utilisation and delaying fleet retirements.

  • Combined with rising aircraft delivery rates from OEMs, these factors could contribute to renewed pilot demand growth beginning in the second half of 2026.

Statement

  • “If the projected global oil surplus materialises while aircraft OEMs significantly increase deliveries, we could potentially see a scenario of strongly growing pilot demand starting in the second half of 2026,” said Maximilian Buerger, Managing Director at AFM.

Source: AFM

China-Based CALC Expands A320neo Orderbook with New Airbus Agreement for 30 Additional Jets

China – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), a leading global aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 additional A320neo Family aircraft.

  • The agreement represents CALC’s fifth order with Airbus, bringing its total Airbus orderbook to 282 aircraft, including 203 A320neo Family aircraft.
  • The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft having won more than 19,000 orders globally.

Statements

  • “Our enduring partnership with Airbus has been central to CALC’s growth. This latest order reflects our shared vision for innovation and sustainable aviation. We are proud to grow alongside Airbus and to continue providing our airline customers worldwide with high-value, modern aircraft solutions,” said Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC.

  • “CALC has been a long time valued partner of Airbus with its first order placed in 2012, and it’s a privilege to see another repeat order. CALC’s deep understanding of the market and what its customers demand is a solid endorsement of the A320neo Family,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus.

Source: Airbus

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