What's New?

New Airline Contacts

During January, we had visits from three airlines:

• Flybe
• Highland Airways
• Jet 2

Each airline was very positive about the quality of the training we provide at PAT, including progress checks, and training in the use of SOPs.

Flybe, in particular, was very enthusiastic about the PAT track record and the way in which we train our students, Flybe have agreed that we can become a Flybe Approved FTO.

As of the beginning of February, they have interviewed three of our students, all of whom have simulator assessments booked, and they have three other students to interview later in February. They have agreed that they will take recommendations from us on a monthly basis. Flybe are looking for around 100 pilots this year. This is an excellent opportunity for suitable ex-PAT students.

Highland Airways have booked in two of their cadets with us to do their Multi CPL/IR training, commencing in May this year. They have also stated that they will be interested in interviewing PAT students who have completed their Multi CPL/IR with us.

Jet 2 took away a number of cv’s, and have already offered at least one ex-student a first officer position.

As part of our plan to help in placing with the airlines as many suitable ex-students as possible, we are putting in a lot of time producing reports for our airline customers, liaising with them on a daily basis, and directly helping those selected for interview and simulator assessment.

Former Students

We have a new page about where our ex-students are now. If we have missed you off this list, please e-mail or telephone us.

Personnel changes

On the personnel front we have had a number of changes this year.

Drew Guyat has left after 6 years of working for us. He has moved to CTC where he will be learning to fly the Diamond Twinstar, so is relishing the new challenge. He will be sadly missed.

Terry Sankey has rejoined us after three years of flying the Trislander for Aurigny. He worked for us for four years previously and we look forward to having him back on the team. Terry’s airline experience will be of great benefit to his instructional skills.

Multi Crew Cooperation/Jet Orientation Courses

We have had a number of students who have attended the CTC Aviation Airline Qualification Course (AQC) and are now employed by airlines. Entry is by selection only and it is more expensive than a standard MCC course, but the AQC provides a very good way into a first jet job. We continue to recommend this.

For more details look at their website at www.ctcaviation.com

Flight Examiner Training

Anthony has obtained CAA approval to run FE(PPL), FE (CPL), and IRE/CRE courses. He has set up a separate company to run these courses. His website is www.flightexaminertraining.co.uk. He is one of only two schools in the country who are authorised to run these courses.

We moved on 8th May 2007

We have moved office and our new address is:

Oakland House
Building 420
Aviation Park West
Bournemouth Airport
BH23 6NW