Global Airline Pilot Demand Creates Opportunities For NZers

Media Release
26 March 2012

Global Airline Pilot Demand Creates Opportunities For New Zealanders

Hamilton, New Zealand – Ian Calvert, CEO of CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited, told aspiring pilots attending the company’s open day on Saturday, 24 March, that record global pilot demand means it’s a great time for New Zealanders to consider a career in aviation.

“Never before in history has there been such a high demand for airline pilots. In 2010, Boeing released figures showing that 466,650 airline pilots are required globally from now through to 2029.

“Thirty-nine percent (39%) of those pilots are required in our Asia Pacific region alone. Boeing has said two main factors are driving this demand: airlines growing their fleets and a major wave of pilot retirements worldwide.

“This historical demand for airline pilots means it’s a great time for Kiwis to consider a career in the industry,” explained Mr Calvert.

The global leader in airline pilot training held its annual open day at its state-of-the-art Crew Training Centre in Hamilton on Saturday. It was attended by a record number 153 people. Some travelled as far as Takaka in Golden Bay to discover what it takes to be accepted into CTC’s pilot training programmes.

Of particular interest to inquiring young people was the company’s Jetstar Ab-Initio Cadet Programme which is intended for candidates with limited or no previous flying experience.

Jetstar’s Training Captain and Flight Operations Development Manager, Captain Richard Faulkner, spoke to open day attendees about the state of the Australasian aviation industry and employment with the airline. He also chronicled his own career path into the industry and how he went from an ab-initio trainee to Captain - all by the age of 32.

Additionally, three First Officers were on hand to discuss what it takes to land a career with an airline. The First Officers were from Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Eagle Airways.

For more information about CTC’s pilot training programmes, visit www.ctcwings.com/nz.

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About CTC Aviation Group plc

CTC is a global leader in aviation training and management solutions. As an Approved Training Organisation (TRTO and FTO), we train approximately 2,000 aircrew for more than 50 global airlines each year. Our UK and NZ based Crew Training Centres house both Airbus and Boeing simulators, hi-tech Computer Based Training facilities and a fleet of the latest, modern technology training aircraft; all supported by one of the most experienced teams of Training Captains and Instructors worldwide.

Our portfolio spans the full spectrum of airline training and resourcing requirements; pilots and cabin crew; basic licence and ATPL training, type rating training, command and non-technical skills through to TRE Standardisation; ground school, simulator provision and line training; management and consultancy support; start ups, conversions and recurrent.

Airline clients include Air New Zealand, Air Malawi, Air Seychelles, British Airways, Eagle Airways, easyJet, easyJet Suisse, flydubai, Jet2.com, Jetstar Group, Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific, Monarch Airlines, NetJets, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, spiceJet, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

“CTC Wings” is a unique, comprehensive programme of developmental training for tomorrow’s airline pilots. The CTC Wings Cadet route takes individuals with no flying experience all the way to the right hand seat of a commercial airliner in approximately two years.

“CTC TAKEOFF” is a comprehensive range of accessible and affordable JAA / EASA modular courses ranging from ME CPL/IR through to MCC and type rating.

“CTC FlexiCrew” is an initiative to provide flexible yet quality resourcing solutions for both the airline industry and qualified pilots, including experienced instructors and examiners.

CTC Aviation Jet Services Limited, the company’s private jet management division offers a personalised service for private jet owners around the world seeking a bespoke and total solution to managing and operating their fleet.

Airline Placement Limited (APL)
The principal activity of APL is that of providing fully trained cadet pilots to the airline industry. APL sponsors cadet pilots throughout their training programme and purchases the required aviation training services from various companies, including CTC Aviation.

CTC holds UK CAA JAA/EASA TRTO and FTO/ATO Approval and is also recognised by various regulators worldwide.

www.ctcaviation.com or www.ctcwings.com

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