Training and Workforce

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

Training and Workforce

CAE Intros New Bombardier Global Simulator

The company's latest full flight simulator is now in service at the company's London Burgess HIll facility.
Rotorcraft

Australia’s TSB Issues Advisory for Overwater Helo Ops

Helicopter underwater escape training was deemed "very important" by survivors of accidents requiring underwater escape.
Training and Workforce

Bombardier Offers Online Ground School for CL605/650

Following ground training, pilots now have the option undergoing the simulator-training portion at either of Bombardier’s centers in Montreal or Dallas.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Jumps Into UAS Training

Training Company To Offer Portfolio of Unmanned Courses
Training and Workforce

Famed Aviation Journalist Richard Collins Dies at 84

A 70-plus year aviation writing career comes to an end.
Richard Collins, journalist
Regulations and Government

Bolen: Asian Market Maturing, But Challenges Remain

The ABACE exhibitors are reflecting the growth of the industry in the industry, but challenges exist in infrastructure, policies, and workforce.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation China Reps Order 52 Skyhawks

The aircraft will help build up China’s trainer fleets as well as expand on operations in the country.
Training and Workforce

TAG Aviation Asia Opens Hong Kong Training Center

The company provides simulator and ab initio training.
Training and Workforce

Partners Aim To Halve Cost of Four-year Aviation Degree

Central Christian College and International Aero Academy announced a partnership to develop more cost-effective aviation degree programs.
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Training and Workforce

Elite Sports New Hardware and Software at Sun ‘n‘ Fun

Force feedback and touchscreen technologies abound.
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Training and Workforce

FTD Maker Alsim Demos AATD

With a rapid refresh rate this fixed flight sim won’t make pilots queasy.
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Aircraft

ATP Places Repeat Mega Order for Piper Archers

With 40 locations, ATP is the largest private flight school in the U.S. and leading supplier of pilots to the nation’s regional airlines.
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Training and Workforce

IOC Session Tackles Staffing Tomorrow’s Flight Dept.

Whatever the long-term solution, panelists cited steps companies can take now to recruit and keep talent.
Training and Workforce

The Future of Ab Initio Professional Flight Training

Can the industry meet the demand, and how?
Training and Workforce

Aviation Youth Outreach Orgs Team on Pilot Scholarships

Groups decided to work together to expand and diversify talent of aviation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals.
Training and Workforce

Boeing Global Services Seeks Efficiency in Training Realm

New Boeing Global Services unit looks to shrink training footprint through technology and innovation
Training and Workforce

FSF: Pilot Experience Is More Than Just a Number

"It cannot be assumed that critical skills and knowledge will be obtained only through hours in the air," the Flight Safety Foundation said.
Safety

Argus Pros Hosting BARS Auditor Course

The course provides a working knowledge of the Bars program and demonstrates the practices and principals that underpin it.
Training and Workforce

Pampa III Trainer Contract Approved

Argentina's FAdeA will deliver the first three of what it hopes will be up to 40 advanced trainers to the Argentine air force
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Training and Workforce

HAI Helps Military Personnel Transition To Civilian Jobs

The military-to-civilian workshop attracted a diverse set of military pilots, technicians, and active-duty service members.
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Rotorcraft

Fidelity Flight Fills Army National Guard Order for UH-72A Sims

The device simulates the twin-engine Airbus Helicopters UH-72A, a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145.
Training and Workforce

Indonesian Flight School Opts for Redbird VTO Helo Trainer

The Redbird VTO's motion system provides cues so small, precise and quick that the pilot feels the deviations before ever seeing them in the visuals.
Safety

Leocopter Offers Vuichard Safety Training

A partner with the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation, the Swiss company aims to reduce risks related to helicopter operations.
Training and Workforce

Conklin & de Decker To Hold AOC Seminar

The seminar is designed to help company managers learn how to manage and control fixed-wing and rotorcraft operating costs.
Training and Workforce

IHST Updates Helicopter Flight Instructor Guide

The IHST's European branch is offering an updated flight instructor guide.
Training and Workforce

New Gen of Helo Professionals Get HFI Scholarships

More than $30,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to mechanics, pilots, and safety professionals by the Helicopter Foundation International.
Maintenance and Modifications

Program Looks To Help Fill Aircraft Technician Shortage

Established in 2012, the West Virginia community college program offers candidates ab initio aircraft structure training
Rotorcraft

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.
Rotorcraft

PFC, Ryan Aerospace Obtain FAA nod for Bell Trainer

The AATD is approved to provide up to 7.5 hours of the aeronautical experience requirement for the Private Pilot helicopter certificate.
Regulations and Government

‘Strong Support’ for Australia’s Helo Training Proposal

The proposal includes an option to qualify for a commercial pilot license with helicopter category rating with 105 hours of training in rotorcraft.