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Pilot Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics to Exhibit and Present at Pilot Expo 2025 in February

Brussels, Belgium – Symbiotics, a leading provider of human performance and aviation psychology solutions, has announced its participation in the upcoming Pilot Expo on February 21-22, 2025. The company will exhibit at stand D6 and contribute to key discussions during the event.

  • Aviation Psychologist Caroline Creane will speak in two sessions:
    • “Developing Pilot Competencies for Future Aviation Selection” in the Future Pilots stream.
    • “Aviation Psychology and the Future of Pilot Selection” in the ACES stream.
  • Pilot Expo provides a platform for Symbiotics to engage with aviation professionals, share insights, and showcase its expertise in pilot selection and competency development.
  • Symbiotics emphasizes the value of attending the event annually to stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.

About Symbiotics
Symbiotics, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializes in pilot aptitude testing, aviation psychology, and human performance solutions. The company supports airlines, training organizations, and aviation professionals worldwide with tailored assessment and development programs.

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Flight Training Financing Provider Stratus Financial Appoints Sajal Agarwal as Chief Risk Officer

United States – Stratus Financial, a trusted consumer finance platform committed to providing student loans to aspiring student pilots at all levels of experience, has announced the appointment of Sajal Agarwal as its new Chief Risk Officer. With over 20 years of experience in risk management and leadership, Agarwal brings a wealth of expertise to the organization as it continues to innovate in the financial services industry.

  • Agarwal has held senior positions at leading financial institutions, including Capital One, Wells Fargo, SoFI, and SMBC (Jenius Bank).
  • His expertise includes credit risk management and consumer lending products such as student loans, personal loans, credit cards, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions.
  • At Stratus Financial, Agarwal will focus on enhancing risk management frameworks and supporting the company’s mission to provide innovative financial solutions.

Source: Stratus Financial
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Italian Flight School Introduces ALSIM ALX Simulator in 2025

Perugia, Italy – Accademia Del Volo has enhanced its pilot training capabilities in 2025 with the addition of an ALSIM ALX Simulator.

The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, and MCC in compliance with all current regulatory standards. The ALX offers advanced technology simulation equipment tailored to all specific training requirements. In addition, it has a proven track record for cost-effectiveness and helps save numerous aircraft hours.

About Accademia del Volo
Located in the center of Italy, the training center “Accademia del Volo” is madeof a passionate and aviation addict team. Certified by the ENAC, the academy offers an ATPL Modular or possibly Integrated to their students. Once they have obtained a Frozen ATPL License, they continue with their training department up to MCC/JOC with their brand new ALX. Accademia del Volo has one of the most modern fleets in Italy, fully renovated with new engines. The fleet includes two P2008 with a full glass cockpit, two PA 28, one 180 HP analog layout, and one 200 HP complex retractable landing gear with a full glass cockpit. Additionally, they have a Piper Seneca V and King Air B200 for complex and high-performance IR.

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Air India Flying Training Academy Places Order for Up to 93 Piper Archer DX Aircraft

USA & India – Piper Aircraft is proud to announce a new fleet agreement with the Air India Flying Training Academy. The center has placed an order for 93 Archer DX aircraft, with 31 firm orders for delivery in 2025 and 62 additional options for 2026 and 2027. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Air India’s decision to acquire the Archer DX aircraft is in line with their strategic vision to support their newly established flight training school in the city of Amravati, Maharashtra, India. This flight training school is set to become the largest aviation training facility in South Asia. This agreement also marks a significant step in Piper Aircraft’s ongoing global fleet expansion, particularly into the Asian market.

“We are excited to welcome Air India to the Piper Flight School Alliance,” stated John Calcagno, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft. “We take pride in supporting institutions like Air India by providing aircraft that are renowned for their reliability and ease of use, ensuring the success of the next generation of airline pilots.”

About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

About Air India Training Academy
Air India Training Academy is a 600,000 sq ft integrated aviation training academy, the biggest of its kind in South Asia, in Gurugram, India. It aims to train 50,000 aviation professionals, including pilots, cabin crew, ground handling, engineering and security staff over the next few years. Part of the Aviation Academy’s plan is to set up flight schools in preparation for the anticipated pilot shortage. The first flight school will be located Amravati, Maharashtra.

About the Piper Archer DX
Powered by the Continental CD-155 diesel engine, the Archer DX cruises at a speed of 114 KTAS / 211 km/h (at 70% power) on only 5.8 gph / 22 kph of jet fuel. The G1000 avionics come standard and provide a great mix of low workload and high technology. The special flight school interior, and the aircraft overall, -are designed to stand up to the rigors of flight training. The Archer DX offers competitive operating economics with a proven airframe perfect for flight training organizations worldwide.

Specifications: 128 knots at 75% power maximum cruise speed, 522 nm (967 km) maximum range, service ceiling 14,100 feet (4,298 m) maximum approved altitude. Take-off distance 1,608 feet (490m), landing distance over 50-foot obstacle 1,400 feet (427m). Engine: 180 HP Lycoming I0-360-B4A with a Sensenich fixed pitch propeller.

Source: Piper Aircraft

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy is Seeking to Hire Assistant Flight Instructors in 2025

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, is seeking to hire Assistant Flight Instructors.

Candidate Requirements

  • Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Instrument Rating and Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s License (FRTOL)
  • Assistant Flight Instructor Rating (preferred)
  • Patter flying experience (preferred)
  • Aircraft endorsements on C172, PA28, Tecnam P2010, or DA-42 (preferred)

To apply, please contact Chimes Aviation Academy’s careers team.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy

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UAE’s Fujairah Aviation Academy is Seeking to Hire a CAMO Manager in 2025

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates – Fujairah Aviation Academy is seeking a CAMO Manager to join its team. The role focuses on ensuring the continued airworthiness, safety, and compliance of the academy’s aircraft fleet while adhering to GCAA regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain an independent quality system to monitor compliance with GCAA requirements
  • Develop and implement a quality audit program to regularly review maintenance procedures
  • Assess sub-contractors, external specialist services, and suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Coordinate all communications with the GCAA and act as the primary contact for CAR 145 approval matters
  • Maintain staff records, ensure recurrent training, and control certification approvals for personnel
  • Prepare and update standard practices and procedures for use within the organization
  • Conduct external audits for subcontractors and address non-compliance issues

Candidate Requirements

  • Engineering degree or AME diploma
  • AME License or ICAO Type-II Basic License (preferred)
  • GCAA Post Holder approval (preferred)
  • Minimum 10 years of aviation experience in AMO/CAMO, including 5 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a managerial role within the aeronautical industry

To apply, please submit your application to the Fujairah Aviation Academy careers team or email cv.fujaa@fng.ae

Source: Fujairah Aviation Academy

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