by Kim Jones Have you ever considered a career as a Flight Attendant? If you like to travel and enjoy helping others, then becoming a flight attendant might be right for you. Flight attendants take care of customers and provide safety and assistance in the event of an emergency while in the air. They must be knowledgeable of takeoff and (more…)
Being a flight attendant is a great career for the right person. Is it the right choice for you? Requirements vary, depending on the airline you’re considering, but here are a few questions to get you started: Do you have an outgoing personality? Do you enjoy helping people? Are you good at making decisions and solving problems? Do you “keep (more…)
Here’s a video of an approach in an A320 using AeroStar’s virtual flight deck. These virtual flight decks are used in both the 737NG and the A320 ground school potion of the training. A320 Approach
Not only have the Flight Attendants been speaking out against the new TSA proposition to allow small knives on airplanes, but some airlines are now too. As pilots, what are your thoughts on the matter? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2013/03/09/opposition-to-new-tsa-knives-policy/?iref=allsearch
This article may have a more direct effect on pilots in the U.S., but lay off’s can effect everyone-worldwide. Any thoughts on this push back? The FAA says it must furlough all 47,000 of its employees, including 15,000 air traffic controllers, as part of $637 million in planned spending cuts by September 30, the end of the government’s fiscal year. (more…)
We love this video! Can’t keep from smiling when we watch it. AVIANCA BRASIL Airbus 319 GoPro Hero 2 Song: Sail – Awolnation Sequence: 0:05 – SBRJ Santos Dumont RWY 20L – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil 0:30 – Copacabana Beach – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil 0:35 – SBRJ Santos Dumont RWY 20L – Rio de Janeiro – Brasil (more…)
We’ve heard it said and read it posted in aviation forums that “no” airline hires pilots who possess a type rating with zero time in type. This is a false statement. We all know that Southwest Airlines hires type rated pilots without time in type and that Spirit Airlines has publically said that they prefer a PIC type for initial (more…)
We are prepared to offer any customer who is unsuccessful at obtaining employment on the aircraft for which they received an AeroStar type rating within one year of their course completion a 50% discount on a 12 month recurrent training event. Were doing this for two reasons we want the customer to know we are willing to put our money where our mouth is and (more…)
