Florida, USA – Skyborne Airline Academy, the global airline pilot training organisation with bases in Vero Beach, Florida and Gloucestershire, UK, has appointed Richard Van Esselstyn IV as ATP CTP Training Manager.

• In his new role, Richard Van Esselstyn IV will oversee Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) delivery at Skyborne’s Florida operations.

• Van Esselstyn IV brings prior experience from Acron Aviation in Miami, where he served as ATP/CTP Ground Instructor.

• He previously held the position of Administrative Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at Skyborne, providing continuity and institutional knowledge within the academy’s training leadership.

About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire and Bournemouth Airports in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training. Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged. Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew. Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy, British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, Jet2.com’s Jet2FlightPath, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. Skyborne is also the only academy to support DHL Air (UK) with a fully funded Integrated ATPL training initiative for its employees.

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