Airbus has announced its partnership with Redbird Flight Training Academyto provide type-rating training to its aspiring commercial pilot for the A320 aircraft in India and South Asia region.
According to a press release from Airbus, under the contract, it will deliver the Jet Orientation Course (JOC), Multi-crew Cockpit Co-operation (MCC) theory and Full Flight Simulator (FFS) sessions to the students.
Additionally, the training will be provided by Airbus-approved instructors at the Airbus India Training Centre (AITC) in Gurugram, starting August 29, 2022, the release added.
Notably, students holding Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with a valid medical certificate will be eligible to enrol for the course that will run for 60 days. Candidates will be awarded a certificate from Airbus upon completion of the course.
Major Manjit Rajain, Chairman, Redbird, said, “This merged platform for quality training has been created to continue celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ wherein Redbird empowers all future aviators to attain their full potential and ensure a strong future - it is a testament to our commitment to train “Safest and the Best Pilots” for Indian aviation.”
Edward Delahaye, Head of Customer Accounts, Airbus India and South Asia, noted that according to Airbus Global Market Forecast 2022, India will need additional 34,000 pilots over the next 20 years.