January 2023: Dates for your Diary
With the New Year almost upon us, it’s time to take our first look at the upcoming aviation events of 2023. Friday 6 January: Wizz Air Cabin Crew recruitment day Courtyard by Marriott, Luton Airport. Interested applicants are advised to bring along an English CV and an ID photo for a process which “might take until late afternoon”. Event scheduled from 09:00. More info here. Saturday 14 January: Skyborne Airline...
LAA seeks new Chief Executive Officer
The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) has opened applications for a new CEO to “lead the LAA into the future”. The vacancy comes following November’s announcement that the existing Chief Executive Officer, Steve Slater, will be stepping down from the role this coming Spring; ending a seven-year tenure with the “UK’s leading powered sports flying organisation”. With over 7,700 members “encompassing light aircraft owners, builders,...
TUI announces Pilot Cadet Programme
British airline TUI Airways has opened applications for its uniquely funded 19-month Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) cadet programme. Upon successful completion of a four-stage course (commencing in September 2023), candidates will join TUI Airways as a Cadet Pilot (Second Officer) flying the Boeing 737. The one-of-a-kind scheme will be fully funded (with the exception of a Class 1 medical and personal living expenses) by TUI Airways,...
Upcoming GASCo Safety Evenings announced
The General Aviation Safety Council – GASCo – has announced a series of five Safety Evenings to be held in the opening months of the new year. The events are part of an annual programme, staged at flying clubs and venues across the UK, which aims to address current GA safety concerns. Although the format was forced to move online via a series of ‘webinars’ during the pandemic, it’s hoped the in-person events – to which guest speakers...
World’s only female Spitfire pilot killed in car crash
Former Spitfire pilot Carolyn Grace has passed away aged 70, her family have confirmed. “It is with great sadness that we must announce that Carolyn Grace has been killed in a car accident on Friday December 2 2022,” announced Daisy Grace, Carolyn’s daughter-in-law. Originally from Australia herself, Carolyn was driving in New South Wales where her Suzuki was struck by another vehicle 120 miles south west of Sydney; a fatal accident...
