Training and Workforce

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

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Delayed VLJ deliveries allow time for transition

The economic downturn is giving manufacturers and operators of very light jets (VLJs) more time to prepare for the airplanes’ widespread entry into service

Aircraft

May 1, 2009

FAA Recommends Added Icing Training for Boot Fliers

The FAA issued Infor

Safety

April 29, 2009

Phenom Pilot Training Program Soaring at CAE

Nearly 50 customers have completed Phenom 100 pilot training at Embraer CAE Flight Training Services, a joint venture between CAE and Embraer, CAE told AIN

Training and Workforce

April 9, 2009

Mechanics Are Winners at Mx Skills Contest

At the Aviation Industry Expo held from March 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, 15 teams of maintenance technicians vied for top honors in the second annual maintenan

Training and Workforce

April 1, 2009

Videos

EC 135 Sim Available in Germany

Eurocopter is offering an EC 135 helicopter flight simulator at its training facility in Donauwörth, Germany.

Training and Workforce

March 30, 2009

Aviation Specialties Trains South Korean pilots with NVGs Aviation Specialties

Unlimited (ASU) has completed a cockpit modification for night-vision-goggle compatibility in a Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin, the first helicopter to get su

Training and Workforce

March 2, 2009

Web Program Improves English Skills

Carnegie Speech Company and the UK’s Mayflower College have launched “Climb Level 4,” an online English training product for pilots and air traffic control

Training and Workforce

February 27, 2009

Fast Track A&P/Associate Degree Program Available

Future technicians can now take advantage of a combined FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and associate degree program offered by St.

Training and Workforce

February 25, 2009

Working Group Creating Helo Simulator Standards

A group of industry representatives from helicopter OEMs, training companies and operators is close to submitting to the International Civil Aviation Organ

Training and Workforce

February 23, 2009

Silver State Mess Still Being Felt a Year Later

A year after training school Silver State Helicopters shut its doors and declared bankruptcy–leaving 2,400 students deep in debt with their professional pi

Training and Workforce

February 23, 2009

First Ab Initio Pilots Enter NetJets Europe Ranks

NetJets Europe has introduced into its workforce the first nine new pilots to complete its ab initio training program.

Charter & Fractional

February 17, 2009

Global Jet Online Course Approved for IA Renewal

Global Jet Services is now offering its Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Course 1 Basic Electronics online.

Training and Workforce

February 11, 2009

De-icing: Online options for icing training

Two new online icing education courses were released this winter, one from King Schools and the other by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air S

Training and Workforce

January 29, 2009

Flight hours drop, as does safety

Despite reports indicating that operators were flying less in 2008, the number of business aircraft accidents increased from the previous year, according t

Accidents

January 28, 2009

Comments due this month on LASP

The February 27 deadline for the public to submit comments about the Transportation Security Administration’s proposal to regulate general aviation operati

Regulations and Government

January 27, 2009

New ELT Requirement Takes effect

Satellite monitoring of 121.5-MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) will end as of February 1.

Regulations and Government

January 27, 2009

Complex web of factors blamed in HEMS crashes

There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years.  Rather, investigation documents

Accidents

January 27, 2009

Eurocopter’s training offshoot adds EC225 sim

Marignane, France-based Helisim has started operating the first EC 225 Super Puma flight simulator, which was to be EASA certified as a level-D simulator l

Training and Workforce

December 31, 2008

Eurocopter, Thales Partner on Helisim

Equipment manufacturer Thales is one of the two main shareholders in Helisim, at 45 percent, on par with Eurocopter.

Training and Workforce

December 31, 2008

Australia launches new program for aviation training

Australia’s Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation, Jacinta Allan, officially launched the Kangan Batman TAFE Aviation Industry Training Centre’s

Training and Workforce

December 31, 2008

Training and Workforce

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

Latest

Delayed VLJ deliveries allow time for transition

The economic downturn is giving manufacturers and operators of very light jets (VLJs) more time to prepare for the airplanes’ widespread entry into service

FAA Recommends Added Icing Training for Boot Fliers

The FAA issued Infor

Phenom Pilot Training Program Soaring at CAE

Nearly 50 customers have completed Phenom 100 pilot training at Embraer CAE Flight Training Services, a joint venture between CAE and Embraer, CAE told AIN

Mechanics Are Winners at Mx Skills Contest

At the Aviation Industry Expo held from March 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, 15 teams of maintenance technicians vied for top honors in the second annual maintenan

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EC 135 Sim Available in Germany

Eurocopter is offering an EC 135 helicopter flight simulator at its training facility in Donauwörth, Germany.

Aviation Specialties Trains South Korean pilots with NVGs Aviation Specialties

Unlimited (ASU) has completed a cockpit modification for night-vision-goggle compatibility in a Eurocopter AS 365N3 Dauphin, the first helicopter to get su

Web Program Improves English Skills

Carnegie Speech Company and the UK’s Mayflower College have launched “Climb Level 4,” an online English training product for pilots and air traffic control

Fast Track A&P/Associate Degree Program Available

Future technicians can now take advantage of a combined FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and associate degree program offered by St.

Working Group Creating Helo Simulator Standards

A group of industry representatives from helicopter OEMs, training companies and operators is close to submitting to the International Civil Aviation Organ

Silver State Mess Still Being Felt a Year Later

A year after training school Silver State Helicopters shut its doors and declared bankruptcy–leaving 2,400 students deep in debt with their professional pi

First Ab Initio Pilots Enter NetJets Europe Ranks

NetJets Europe has introduced into its workforce the first nine new pilots to complete its ab initio training program.

Global Jet Online Course Approved for IA Renewal

Global Jet Services is now offering its Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Course 1 Basic Electronics online.

De-icing: Online options for icing training

Two new online icing education courses were released this winter, one from King Schools and the other by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air S

Flight hours drop, as does safety

Despite reports indicating that operators were flying less in 2008, the number of business aircraft accidents increased from the previous year, according t

Comments due this month on LASP

The February 27 deadline for the public to submit comments about the Transportation Security Administration’s proposal to regulate general aviation operati

New ELT Requirement Takes effect

Satellite monitoring of 121.5-MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) will end as of February 1.

Complex web of factors blamed in HEMS crashes

There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years.&nbsp; Rather, investigation documents

Eurocopter’s training offshoot adds EC225 sim

Marignane, France-based Helisim has started operating the first EC 225 Super Puma flight simulator, which was to be EASA certified as a level-D simulator l

Eurocopter, Thales Partner on Helisim

Equipment manufacturer Thales is one of the two main shareholders in Helisim, at 45 percent, on par with Eurocopter.

Australia launches new program for aviation training

Australia’s Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation, Jacinta Allan, officially launched the Kangan Batman TAFE Aviation Industry Training Centre’s

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There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years. Rather, investigation documents