RAF admits ‘urgent’ requirement for new pilots
The Royal Air Force is bringing in outside assistance to help with a growing shortfall of aircrew in order to ensure that it has sufficient numbers of pilots and weapons operators to meet operational demands. The RAF has commissioned the Boston Consulting Group to suggest potential solutions to the issue, as to well as to gauge support for different options. The situation is so dire that at one point last year Defence Secretary Ben...
TUI pilot encourages more women to join the aviation industry
As TUI launches its Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) Cadet programme in the UK, TUI pilot Amy Bannister is calling on more females to join the aviation industry. Amy – who grew up around the aviation industry and has “wanted to fly for as long as [she] can remember” – has been a pilot for more than eight years and has since taken on a leadership role with TUI Airlines. As a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor training both pilots and crew,...
Goodwood Rob Wildeboer Scholarships open for applications
The Goodwood Flying School are pleased to announce the continuation of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarships, with 2023 applications now open. Formed to “remember and honour” the former Goodwood Flying School Manager Rob Wilderboer, who passed away in July 2021, “a number of scholarships were made available to help a number of students on their aviation journeys”. Thanks to the generous donations from the Goodwood community, a number of...
Leading Edge Aviation announces six successful candidates for fully-funded ATPL course
Leading Edge Aviation Academy has announced the selection of six candidates for its fully-funded LEAP integrated ATPL training and Flight Instructor Course. Applications for this “fantastic professional development opportunity” closed in December 2022, with CEO Andy McFarlane citing an “overwhelming response” from prospective candidates. Noting the “passion, dedication and talent demonstrated by all applicants”, he added his hope that...
Air experience flights approved in ex-military jets
On 30 January 2023 the UK CAA approved revenue earning passenger flights in former military jet aircraft. Following an extensive consultation last year, the CAA has agreed that former military jet aircraft operators can now use a Safety Standard Acknowledgment and Consent (SSAC) risk analysis framework to gain permission to conduct experience flights. The SSAC concept isn’t new, but until now has been limited to ex-military...
