Training and Workforce

Airbus leads a group of four companies that aim to nearly double the country’s output of aviation technicians.

Bill Forelli may have figured out how to accelerate the learn-to-fly process using personal computer-based simulators.

Northrop Grumman's Model 400 was developed for the T-X competition, but was withdrawn. Recently more dtails have emerged about the aircraft

The crew of a corporate Citation XLS has their world almost literally turned upside down

After a petition by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the agency agreed to recognize ATSM's NCATT AET certification as equivalent to formal training.

ASTM International's certification program for bizjet cabin crews will test knowledge of and skills in aircraft safety procedures and cabin-service safety.

In comments on a draft advisory circular, the association also asks the FAA to provide further guidance on risk-management training.

The proposal would remove a requirement for multiengine training for pilots seeking an initial ATP concurrently with single-engine rating.

Consolidation is leading to a shrinking number of flight schools in the Asia Pacific region, but demand for pilots is pushing up the training fleet.

An unanticipated enroute stop-over throws a curve to an experienced crew.

Under Directional Aviation's wing, SimCom plans three subdivisions: owner-flown pilot training, bizjet fleet pilot training, and a new pilot academy.

The global flight training provider has signed contracts with several business aircraft operators.

After Andy Trinchero saw a gap in the market for maintenance training focused on business jets, he has now filled that niche.

Women are a growing segment of the aviation workforce, and opportunities abound.

U.S. provider offers new courses in Farnborough and Paris for Falcon, Gulfstream, Pilatus,and other platforms.

Saudi-CAE training center announced last year to take Diamond single- and twin-engine aircraft for flight instruction.

The Canadian training provider and simulator manufacturer says business aviation pilots have an average age of 49, older than in airlines.

Kansas State Polytechnic incorporates flying beyond visual line of sight into UAS curriculum.

Joe Ping, manager of aircraft maintenance for Cummins’ Global Integrated Services – Aviation, achieved the milestone certificate for G280 training.

All of Aviation Performance Solutions’ upset recovery training instructors in the U.S. are now Master Certified Flight Instructors.

The FBO management system provider has purchased Aircraft Service Directory creator Sandpiper Media

Avionics training is provided by Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org, Avidyne's official training partner.

A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.

The UK's exclusive Pilatus service center and PC-12 sales dealer sees a growing number of the turboprop single at the airport.

A U.S. navy mechanic becomes determined to fix safety management systems after an accident revealed flaws in the safety program.

Acquisition is “highly complementary “ to CAE and will expand its position in the largest and fastest-growing segment of the bizav training market.

Standards provide the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency elements necessary for ATP flight training and testing.

New facility will bring all NAC’s helicopter activities to one self-owned and operated center, including training and maintenance.

Flying into Tough Airports: Aspen, Colorado

Pilots should make an effort to learn what plans are in place for emergency activities at the airports they visit frequently.