FlightPad recruiting sim operator/technician
Flight simulator pilot training and experiences provider FlightPad is recruiting for a Lead Operator & Technician to run the company’s B737 fixed-base simulator. FlightPad says the hands-on role is perfect for someone with a passion for aviation and customer service, who will be operating the simulator for public, training and corporate experiences. As a technician, the individual will also regularly maintain and upgrade the...
Nottingham City (Tollerton) airport residents given notice to quit
The owners of Nottingham City Airport have given notice to all residents to vacate by 06 June, marking the end of operations at the midlands airport. Truman Aviation, the operators of the airport, where given the news by majority site owner Vistry Group on 04 March, which plans to build houses on the general aviation airport despite not yet having received planning permission. In a statement sent to FTN, Vistry said: “With the...
Air League powered, gliding & electric flying scholarships
The application window for the Air League’s 2025 powered, gliding and electric flying scholarships is closing at the end of this month. With over £2m worth of flying scholarships and bursaries allocated over the past decade the Air League Educational Trust is continuing to showcase the aviation sector to the next generation of enthusiastic young people. To attract the talent of tomorrow the Air League provides many scholarships...
Skyborne opens second UK base
Skyborne Airline Academy has announced today (24 February) that it is adding a second training centre in the UK at Bournemouth Airport (BOH), in addition to its current bases at Gloucestershire Airport , as well as Vero Beach, Florida, in the United States. Skyborne says that expansion has been undertaken to enhance the academy’s ability to meet the growing demand for airline pilots in the UK, Europe and beyond. Lee Woodward, CEO,...
Final call for HCAP gliding scholarships
The application window for the Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ 2025 gliding scholarships is closing tomorrow (25 February). HCAP provides courses during the summer months with several British Gliding Association centres for individuals interested having a go at gliding. The scholarships are residential and are offered to people over the age of 16. Successful candidates have the opportunity to fly on a one-week course at a...
