Training and Workforce

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Rotorcraft

Air Methods To Be First Helo Part 135 ADE

Air Methods is training 90 percent of it pilots In simulators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Baker's Dozen of Spey Engines Donated To A&P Program

These engines will provide real-world experience for students enrolled in Hallmark University's A&P degree program.
Training and Workforce

FAA, Industry Collaborate on Part 135 Training Changes

Recent guidance is one of several updates anticipated.
Aircraft

UK Startup Seeking Funding for Innovative Trainer

Aeralis has devised a modular trainer concept built around a common fuselage that can be adapted to answer basic and advanced training needs.
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Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Acquiring SimCom

SimCom provides pilot training for jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft using FAA-qualified flight training devices and full-motion simulators.
Training and Workforce

CAE Releases Pilot-demand Report; Adds Challenger 604 Sim

Training provider sees need for tens of thousands of new pilots.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety International Begins G500 Pilot Training

FSI’s new LEAP program aims to give the next crop of aviation industry leaders a leg up on their career paths.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG To Offer FlightSafety Training

As part of its Performance Vector customer safety initiative, the aviation insurance specialist is now offering a slate of 17 FlightSafety eCourses.
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Training and Workforce

FlyRight Teams with Blackhawk on Mod-based Training

North Carolina center now offers differences training for Blackhawk's King Air and Caravan customers.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Adds FlightSafety to Performance Vector Program

A dozen eLearning courses from the training provider are now among the additional services options for eligible policyholders.
Training and Workforce

APS Expands Upset Training Capabilities

The new expanded training taps modern simulators to help pilots learn how to handle upset situations.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Offers FalconEye HUD in Simulator

Pilots can now experience Dassault’s recently certificated FalconEye HUD at FlightSafety’s Dallas and Paris training centers.
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Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation, FlightSafety Partner on Textron Training

TRU Simulation + Training and FlightSafety International will share resources for training Textron Aviation pilots and technicians.
Airports

Biggin Hill Records Robust Growth

Biggin is the closest dedicated business aviation airport to central London, with helicopter shuttles to Battersea Heliport.
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Aircraft

Aero Vodochody Rolls Out First L-39NG

The original Czech L-39 became the stalwart of the Soviet-era training machine. Now Aero is back in production with a thoroughly updated aircraft
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Airport Awards Flying Scholarship

The business aviation airport is playing its part in encouraging people to fly, sponsoring a scholarship each year for an aspiring young pilot.
Training and Workforce

Scott IPC Refines Training Offerings

The training specialist adds some new programs and enhances some existing ones.
Training and Workforce

FSF Brings Proactive Programs to Bizav

The Foundation is focusing on data-analysis and risk-mitigation projects.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Chief Bruce Whitman Flies West

Whitman, 84, also held advisory roles on committees and boards at a long list of companies and organizations.
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Training and Workforce

I Hart Flying Awards 10 Pilot Scholarships

Notably, nine of these scholarship awards went to women.
Safety

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses
Training and Workforce

Proficiency Courses Showcase GA’s Safety Efforts

Mooney pilots descend on Manchester for two days of classroom and airwork.
Training and Workforce

MEBAA Conference Highlights Saudi Pilot Needs

One of several discussions at the MEBAA conference this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the country is expected to need nearly 9,000 pilots by by 2024.
Safety

New Dassault Falcons Now Come with Aircare Med Services

Falcon operators taking delivery of new aircraft will receive a standard first aid kit, training, and access to a 24/7/365 telemedicine call center.
Accidents

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.
Safety

APS Adds High-altitude Recurrent Upset Training

Program for pilots is a concentrated day of on-aircraft UPRT that “reinvigorates initial training competencies and updates skills."
Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown Registration Now Open

This year’s theme is “Normalization of Excellence,” and the goal is for Safety Standdown attendees to elevate their professionalism.
Aircraft

FlyWatch Global Offers PC-12 Training and Dry Leases

PC-12s on dry leases for private hire could spell a new avenue for cost effective transport around Europe, pioneered from London-area airports.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds PT6 Familiarization Course for Pilots

The course includes basic theory, engine to airframe interface, and best practices while operating the engine.