Avsoft wins West Atlantic pilot training contract

Avsoft International won a long-term pilot training contract from West Atlantic Group. West Atlantic will use Avsoft’s proprietary Learning Management System AvLMS, and CRJ-200PF and 767-200SF with FPDS Upgrade courses that are customizable to West Atlantic’s fleet configuration. Avsoft will also provide its latest Cold Weather OPS -2017 course for all West Atlantic pilot training.

The eLearning courses will be used for initial type-rating qualification and bi-annual recurrent training of West Atlantic CRJ and 767 pilots through the AvLMS that delivers the courseware and offers a robust range of reporting options.

The West Atlantic Group is a provider of dedicated airfreight services to European NMO’s and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and Freight Forwarders. It specializes in tailored aircraft solutions for Global Integrators, National Mail Organizations, and other B2B e-commerce suppliers with ad-hoc and long-term demand for cargo aircraft.

Lars Cederholm, West Atlantic Director Crew Training, said, “After careful evaluation, we have decided to commit for future technical training with Avsoft for our B767 and CRJ200 pilots. The technical CBT training provided by Avsoft, will incorporate all modifications and STC´s for our aircrafts. This gives us a unique opportunity to bring high level and accurate training to our pilots where they are and when they need it.”