GlobeAir selects AFTA for pilot cadetship
Irish ATO Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has announced a new mentored training programme to supply pilots to private jet charter company GlobeAir. The exclusive partnership is now open for applications from EU/EEA and British passport holders, with training programmes commencing next year, offering a secure route into the exciting world of private jet charter operations. GlobeAir operates Europe’s largest fleet of...
LEAL launches fully-sponsored LEAP/FI cadet programme
Commercial pilot aspirants have until 04 December 2022 to apply for what is currently the UK’s only fully-funded flight training programe, generously offered by Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL), headquartered at London Oxford Airport. LEAL’s standard fATPL training programme, ‘LEAP’, has been adjusted to include a Flight Instructor (FI) rating for this fully-sponsored package. Successful applicants to the programme...
Final call for Pilot Careers Live, LHR, 05 November 2022
Pilot Careers Live is taking place this Saturday (05 November) at the Sofitel, Heathrow T5. The event provides an opportunity for aspiring commercial pilots to meet the industry’s leaading training organisations, airlines and much more. A main exhibition hall is where leading flight training schools from across the world will convene to offer attendees to chance to learn about what is involved in training to become a commercial...
Bristol Groundschool job opportunity
ATPL/CPL theory training specialists Bristol Groundschool have a vacancy for a Customer Relations Advisor. The fulltime position is at BGS’ headquarters in Clevedon near Bristol. The company says that they are looking for a highly organised individual with customer service and/or sales experience, who is confident with face-to-face, telephone and written communications. BGS adds that it is also important that applicants have a...
Royal Aero Club open 2023 Bursaries
Applications are now open for the Royal Aero Club Trust’s 2023 Bursary scheme, with a closing date of 21 March 2023. The Royal Aero Club Trust – who have been offering a number of annual bursaries as part of their ‘Flying for Youth’ programme since their inception in 1998 – are inviting applications for this year’s financial grants. The bursary scheme encompasses “all types of air sports and aviation-related activities” including...
Compton Abbas Airfield sold – new flying school operator sought
Compton Abbas Airfield in north Dorset has been sold to nearby neighbour, movie director Guy Ritchie. In a letter confirming the purchase, Mr Ritchie said: “We are pleased to announce that Ashcombe Estates are purchasing Compton Abbas Airfield from the Hughes family. Compton Abbas Airfield is an important part of the local area and has been the heart of the flying community here for many years. “We will keep running the Airfield in...
