With many of today’s backlog of civil aircraft destined for the region, a conference in Singapore last week looked at ways of tackling airline recruitment problems
The Asia Pacific region needs “an extraordinary training solution†to meet the booming demand for pilots, last week’s Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) conference in Singapore was told. The growing shortage of qualified pilots was one of the subjects considered by experts from international and regional operators and representatives of the major manufacturers, who delivered presentations geared to specific local needs.
Focusing on solutions ranging from the International Civil Aviation Organization’s new multi-crew pilot licence (MPL), through providing type-rating training, delegates discussed actions need to resolve the problem. Attendees also examined safety issues and new aircraft technologies and their associated training implications, such as head-up displays and electronic flight bags.
Pilot training consultant Chris Long put the programme together. He said: “The content was driven by the urgent need for innovative ideas for airline trainingâ€. APATS attendees pulled no punches. Alteon’s Marsha Bell said: “Between now and 2024, Boeing and Airbus data indicates that nine out of every 10 commercial aircraft built will be delivered to the Asia Pacific region. This calls for an extraordinary training solution because the ordinary means can’t generate the numbers of pilots necessary to fly these new aircraft.â€
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The Asia Pacific region needs “an extraordinary training solution†to meet the booming demand for pilots, last week’s Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) conference in Singapore was told. The growing shortage of qualified pilots was one of the subjects considered by experts from international and regional operators and representatives of the major manufacturers, who delivered presentations geared to specific local needs.
Focusing on solutions ranging from the International Civil Aviation Organization’s new multi-crew pilot licence (MPL), through providing type-rating training, delegates discussed actions need to resolve the problem. Attendees also examined safety issues and new aircraft technologies and their associated training implications, such as head-up displays and electronic flight bags.
Pilot training consultant Chris Long put the programme together. He said: “The content was driven by the urgent need for innovative ideas for airline trainingâ€. APATS attendees pulled no punches. Alteon’s Marsha Bell said: “Between now and 2024, Boeing and Airbus data indicates that nine out of every 10 commercial aircraft built will be delivered to the Asia Pacific region. This calls for an extraordinary training solution because the ordinary means can’t generate the numbers of pilots necessary to fly these new aircraft.â€
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