CPaT Global has appointed a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dave Rapley, who brings more than 30 years of experience in the aviation training industry to CPaT’s Executive Leadership.

Rapley founded Aerosim Technologies Inc. and served as CEO for Aerosim’s Flight Training Acquisitions division. He later served as Vice President of Technology for L3 Commercial Training Systems. Most recently, he served as the Chief Technology Officer for Britespot Solutions, where he analyzed fit-for-market strategies for companies to help them maximize product sustainability and go-to-market planning. His extensive history in the training market began with Simulation Software Development at Singer Link Miles.

Rapley’s leadership role continues the talent growth of CPaT’s team. In the last year, other experienced Aviation Training Executives joined the company including Simon Newcomb from L3Harris Technologies, and Frank Viera Hugger from MINT Software Systems.