Training and Workforce

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

Training and Workforce

NAA Recognizes AIN's Leach as Distinguished Statesman

Other honorees are safety expert Gregory Feith, Jim Richmond, and Robert Stangarone
Wilson Leach, co-founder of AIN Media Group
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Aviation leaders mourn loss of Richard McSpadden
People in Aviation - November 2023 headshots
Training and Workforce

Building a Diverse Workforce—the Seeds of Change

Aviation groups are trying to break through diversity walls
Diversity graphic
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Training and Workforce

AINsight: NBAA-BACE . . . It's About People

NBAA-BACE 2023 focused on fostering talent
NBAA-BACE 2023 panel hosted by Sheryl Barden (Photo: API)
Training and Workforce

CAE Launches Latest Iteration of Master Technician Program

The program addresses a need for 74,000 bizav mechanics over 10 years
generic maintenance photo
Training and Workforce

CAE, APG Team To Enhance Business Aviation Training

Partnership enhances aircraft performance and runway analysis instruction
CAE-APG partnership
Training and Workforce

CAE, Sun Air Boosting Bizav Pilot Capabilities

The pilot development program will help train new pilots
CAE and Sun Air Jets collaborate on new pilot development program
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Collects Series of Endowments

Grants to aeronautical university total $250,000
George Mattson, Wheels UP
Training and Workforce

New York College Receives 'Air Force One' for Training

Dutchess County Community College has acquired and restored the former USAF Gulfstream
Falcon One at Hudson Valley Regional Airport
Training and Workforce

Sheltair and Avfuel Award Six $5,000 Scholarships

Recipients use funds to further their education within business aviation
Sheltair, Avfuel scholarship recipients
Training and Workforce

FlyRight Adds King Air C90A Sim

FlyRight's C90 sim joins its four other King Air simulators
FlyRight King Air simulator
Training and Workforce

Girls in Aviation Day Attracts More Than 30,000 Participants

Record attendance and events for the ninth annual Women in Aviation program
Girls in Aviation 2023
Regulations and Government

UK Bizav Association Names New Ops Chair

Gama Aviation executive Paul Cremer is taking over as chair from Wally Epton
Gama Aviation's head of aviation delivery Paul Cremer
Training and Workforce

Embraer-CAE To Add Phenom Sims in London and Las Vegas

Joint venture expects Burgess Hill sim to enter service during next year’s first quarter.
Phenom 300 at NBAA-BACE
Training and Workforce

JSFirm: Aviation Talent Market Still Tight

Aviation hiring competition remains intense
Training and Workforce

NGPA at Forefront of Industry's Struggle for More Diversity

The NGPA claims to have 5,000 active members and 11,000 supporters in its network.
NGPA event
Safety

APS Spotlights Training Collaboration To Address Loss of Control Inflight

Initiative aims to improve operational safety
APS loss of control simulation
Training and Workforce

Advanced Aircrew Academy Unveils New Training Courses

New options include 'eye of the pilot' scenario-based e-learning for Part 135 pilots
Advanced Aircrew Academy pilots
Training and Workforce

Universal Avionics Taps AI for Second Grand Challenge

Goal is to develop new AI-based solutions and products
Universal Avionics artificial intelligence tools
Training and Workforce

Supply-chain Issues Continue To Roil Aviation Industry

Cascading effects from lower-tier suppliers are a drag on production
Phenom light jet on Embraer's assembly line in Melbourne, Fla.
Training and Workforce

Bombardier To Help Military Personnel Move to New Jobs

The SkillBridge provides training, apprenticeships, and internships to U.S. service men and women
Bombardier SkillBridge
Training and Workforce

People In Aviation

A look at changes in job titles in the aviation industry, awards presentations, and the accomplishments of those who have passed on.
People in Aviation, October 2023
Training and Workforce

Kansas Recognizes Textron’s Apprenticeship Programs

The OEM fully pays for program tuition and fees
A Textron apprentice works on a business jet
Avionics

AINsight: 10-day Countdown to NBAA-BACE 2023

Show provides a platform to discuss challenges and solutions in business aviation industry
NBAA-BACE 2021 in Las Vegas
Training and Workforce

WCA's Fall Scholarship Program Yields Largest Offering

WCA received more than 200 applications for nearly 20 awards
(Photo: Women in Corporate Aviation)
Training and Workforce

Above & Beyond 2023

During AIN’s annual product support survey for aircraft, avionics, and engines, customers highlighted individuals who go above and beyond their call of duty.
Above&Beyond headshots
Training and Workforce

Thousands Pack Sheltair FBOs for Girls in Aviation Day

More than 3,000 attended, twice as many as last year
Posing for photo at Girls in Aviation Day
Training and Workforce

Learning the Right Way to Train

A CALS discussion moderated by Chad Trautvetter, News Editor, AIN Alerts and AIN Media Group.
FlightSafety International simulator
Rotorcraft

Euro Rotors To Highlight Training, Workforce Development

Conference takes place from November 27 to 30 in Madrid
European Rotors