Jeppesen sets up ‘ab initio’ flight school
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Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen has teamed up with Emirates Aviation College and multiple other pilot training centers worldwide. The initiative is to guide cadets through the initial, or ‘ab initio’ stage of training to become trained pilots.
The Jeppesen ab initio pilot training program is the first step in a comprehensive Boeing flight training program. This will advance student pilots through several stages of training. As part of the Boeing Flight Services portfolio, the Jeppesen ab initio program prepares students for the jet bridge training delivered by Boeing.
“With growing near-term demand for aviation personnel the industry needs a strong training program a new generation of pilots and technicians,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president, Boeing Flight Services. “The Jeppesen ab initio pilot training program establishes the first step of the pilot development process and builds on the Boeing and Jeppesen expertise.”
The 2013 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook forecasts a strong demand for nearly a half million commercial airline pilots globally over the next 20 year horizon.
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