Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Will Prepare A Pilot Candidate For A First Officer Position In 18 Months
BAA Training has launched an MPL (Multi-Pilot License) training program by signing a partnership agreement with Avion Express. Under the agreement, Avion Express pilots will start MPL training this August and will be qualified to serve as a First Officer in 18 months. The aim of the course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate as co-pilot of a multi-engine multi-pilot turbine-powered air transport airplane under VFR and IFR rules, and to obtain an MPL consistent with airlines procedures.
With the main focus on the competency-based rather than task-based training, devoting 80% of the flight training to a multi-piston aircraft, including a full flight simulator into the training and integrating airline procedures from the very first training days, the MPL training program allows pilots to qualify to work for the airline in less time and at a lower cost.
“We have been working with BAA Training for a few years now, and it is a great pleasure for us to be the pioneers of the MPL program in the region. The market is rapidly changing, and we are keeping pace with it. Professionalism of our team members has always been one of our top priorities, and with the MPL program we are taking it to a higher level. Such a full-scale competency-based training will benefit all parties, especially future pilots who will get a comprehensive set of skills to take a seat in the cockpit of Avion Express aircraft right away," said Stasys Viltrakis, Avion Express Vice President Flight Operations.
“In today’s aviation context we witness not only a great need of aviation personnel but more importantly a need to put a primary focus on the development of aviation professional competencies. Keeping up with the growing volume of air transport does not simply mean training a sufficient number of pilots, it means that we must train pilots reaching the highest level of proficiency and safety. Therefore we are proud to introduce our MPL training program to the market," said Egle Vaitkeviciute, BAA Training CEO.
(Image provided with BAA Training news release)
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