Hi all!
Ben Carpenter will be stepping down from his role as Initial FI. Ben has worked tirelessly to create the TFP course that we have and has done a grand job managing its running. All the best with your future endeavors Ben, and don't be a stranger!
Blue skies and tailwinds ✈️
Hi all!
I am pleased to announce that @Tarik Merrylees is joining Pilot Training as our first Advanced Flight Instructor!
Tarik has an extensive background in real-world instructing. His passion for developing the P3 CMEL(A) course and bringing a new perspective to the Department is simply fantastic!
While we will not commit to any release date, the P3 CMEL(A) is now officially under development!
Welcome Tarik!
Safe landings ✈️
Hi all!
With the new year well underway, I want to take a moment to review and reflect on the successes of Pilot Training in 2024.
As most of you will remember, mid-2024 saw a massive shift in how I was running Pilot Training. Read more here:
Since then, I've made sure to deliver on my promises of being a better leader to my team and to improve our training programmes. I am beyond excited to announce that with the incredible help of the FIs (@Benjamin Arrowsmith, @Ben Carpenter,
Hi all! I am pleased to announce that with Riley's appointment as the VFR Flight Instructor we will be recruiting a new Initial Flight Instructor to run the Flying Programme!
The Initial Flight Instructors main responsibilities will be:
Has overall responsibility for training of both the flying programme IFR and VFR;
Assisting new pilots with gaining experience on the network
Maintains training standards of the Flying Programme course;
Select and train n
Hi all! I am pleased to announce we will be recruiting for a new Advanced Flight Instructor who will co-run the department alongside our current advanced flight instructor @Tarik Merrylees. The advanced FI is responsible for creating and maintaining the P3_CMEL(A).
The Advanced Flight Instructors main responsibilities to begin with will include:
Working alongside the current advanced FI to create the P3_CMEL(A)
Oversee the development of the P3 CMEL(A) Moodle, lesson plans,