Ardmore Flying School launches flight instructor training

In recognition of the current and growing pilot shortage which is now impacting on flight instructor supply, Ardmore Flying School has moved to counter the problem with the launch of its own flight instructor training unit.

This unit within theorganization is dedicated to training new ‘C’ Category instructors under CAANZRegulations and is headed by experienced Flight Instructor Trainer GlennDrower.

The unit will not only traininstructors for Ardmore’s own employment, but also for other organizations thatdo not have the skill level or capacity to train their own. Bespoke trainingplans can be accommodated to suit. At this early point CAANZ Flight Instructorratings will be issued following flight testing by NZ Civil Aviation designatedexaminers. Training capacity will be limited to 10 per course with up to fourcourses a year available depending on demand. All training courses include instructionaltechniques training to equip the new instructors with skills to teacheffectively, whether in an aircraft or classroom.