Training and Workforce

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

Training and Workforce

APS Boasts All Master CFI-A Instructor Staff

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

GMSTEK Acquires Aircraft Information Guide Publisher

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

Avidyne 2019 Avionics Training Schedule Released

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

Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School

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

Oriens Adds PC-12 Flight Training at London Biggin Hill

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

Episode 14: One Turn of the Wrench Exposes SMS Flaws | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

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

CAE To Buy Bombardier's Bizav Training Biz for $645M

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

Revised ATP Type Rating Standards Proposed

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

NAC To Open Midrand Heliport

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

Flying into Tough Airports: Aspen, Colorado

Flying into Tough Airports: Aspen, Colorado
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Safety

Torqued: How Ready Is Your Airport in the Event of an Emergency?

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