CTC gains Hong Kong CAD approval, secures Dragonair contract

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10 December 2012

CTC gains Hong Kong CAD approval and secures Dragonair contract

Hamilton, New Zealand – Airline pilot training organisation, CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited, has gained approval from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) to conduct integrated training for the issue of Hong Kong CAD Commercial Pilot Licences.

CTC is the only airline pilot training organisation in New Zealand - and only the second outside of Hong Kong - to be granted such an approval. It includes the ability to deliver Hong Kong Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) exams.

CTC and Dragonair cooperated together and worked closely with HKCAD to succeed in gaining the approval to deliver the training for the “Dragonair Cadet Pilot Programme.” This fully integrated training programme will see cadets selected, trained and placed as airline pilots directly with Dragonair

“This is an important milestone for CTC. The approval is the culmination of two years of hard work on the part of all concerned,” says Ian Calvert, Managing Director of CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited.

“Adding Dragonair to our expanding list of clients demonstrates our growing presence in the Asia Pacific region - a significant market for CTC,” Mr Calvert continues.

The first course of 12 Dragonair Cadet Pilots started training in Hamilton, New Zealand over the past few days. They will undergo all training in New Zealand over 17 months. Following the training, the cadets will return to Hong Kong to continue with their type rating training.

Mr Calvert goes on to say, “CTC currently has 190 cadets in training in New Zealand from 15 countries around the world, training in association with 16 international partner airlines. Our new partnership with Dragonair will see a stream of pilots from Hong Kong being trained by CTC in the future.”

CTC Aviation delivers a comprehensive range of experienced and ab initio airline pilot training and resourcing solutions for client airlines worldwide. The company recently provided start up support for Africa’s newest airline, fastjet, which commenced operations in November with CTC pilots at the controls.

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About CTC Aviation Group Limited

CTC Aviation is a world leading airline training and pilot resource solutions company. As an Approved Training Organisation (TRTO and FTO), the company trains approximately 2,000 aircrew for more than 50 global airlines each year. UK and NZ based Crew Training Centres house Airbus, Boeing and Diamond 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 Flight Instructors worldwide.

CTC’s portfolio spans the full spectrum of airline training and resourcing requirements; pilots and cabin crew; ATPL and MPL 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 Malawi, Air Seychelles, British Airways, Dragonair, easyJet, easyJet Switzerland, fastjet, Flybe, Flydubai, IndiGo, Jet2.com, the Jetstar Group, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson 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” offers 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.

Airline Recruitment Limited (ARL)
A company wholly owned by CTC Aviation Group Limited, responsible for overseeing the recruitment and placement of First Officers, Captains, Instructors and Examiners on engagement with CTC's client airlines.

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

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