The Royal Australian Air Force recently completed a complex virtual training exercise conducted over a two week period between 29 June - 10 July. Exercise Virtual Pitch Black 20 allowed the RAAF to overcome Covid-19 related training restrictions,in particular, the conduction of large force multi-national training exercises.
As part of its ongoing efforts to support the aerospace community during the coronavirus pandemic, the Airbus Training Center in Miami launched an A320 Type Rating Qualification course scholarship for student pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians in the United States.
Griffith University and Airways Aviation are to work together to launch international aviation students to new heights with a partnership that is the first of its kind for the Australian Gold Coast.
ThriveAP, a Nashville-based education and training resource for Advanced Practice Providers and their employers throughout the US, has been selected by Clinica Sierra Vista to enroll its family nurse practitioners into the company's post-graduate certified education accredited training program.
A training programme for cabin crew aspiring to serve VIP business aviation customers, based in one of the world’s most international cities – Geneva, Switzerland – has also pivoted to online courses to continue to serve clients during the travel-restricted coronavirus crisis.
In accordance with the recommendations of the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce, together ICAO Global Aviation Training and CAA International, the aviation training arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, have launched new training to enable the safe and secure restart of air operations.
Editor’s Note:CAT magazine presents Guest Commentary on important issues facing the community. The opinions expressed are the author’s own.
This commentary is offered by Naveed Kapadia, whose career expertise includes research and development of flight crew training to enhance safety for a major European airline group, business development for Airways Aviation, and easyJet Flight Officer. He earned a master’s degree in air transport management from City University of London and an MSc bursary winner from Royal Academy of Engineering. He is also an ambulance crew volunteer during the current UK health crisis.
He poses the challenge: do we need a global refresh on how we train crews for decision-making?
We are used to scrutinising accidents and serious incidents, but we almost never investigate with the same tenacity and vigor when things go right. Why do we deprive ourselves of equally important learning opportunities when the flight crew makes the right call? We need to encourage stakeholders to proactively look at what went well and celebrate success with similar importance. Enhancing insights and experience is key to minimise errors.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a marine information note, highlighting the extension of the UK Government’s Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund by up to three months.