Atlantic Flight Training Academy

The Galtee Mountains sunbathing in a bed of cloud this morning for Wing View Wednesday.

A Warm Welcome to Our Newest MTU Intake. We were delighted to recently meet with our latest group of MTU students on the Bishopstown campus in Cork. This marks our fourth intake as the programme continues to grow stronger each year. Thank you to Dr Tim Crowley , Programme Director for the BSc in Global Business & Pilot Studies at MTU for the gracious reception and continued support. This cohort of 21 students has embarked on the first year of their four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies. Throughout the year, they will dive into engaging modules such as Creativity, Innovation, and Teamwork, as well as Global Business and Marketing, among many others. Next June, the students will join AFTA for 18 months of commercial pilot training before completing their final year of studies online. In 2021, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conducted a global survey that revealed women made up just 4% of pilots worldwide. Notably, 38% of our latest MTU cohort are female, defying the industry trend and setting a positive example to inspire more women to pursue careers in aviation. We wish these students every success in their studies and look forward to welcoming them to AFTA next June. Interested in Joining Us? If you're considering enrolling in this programme next year, we will be attending several events with our MTU graduates to provide more information about the course and application process. Here are some of the upcoming events AFTA will be attending: Christians Brothers College Cork 24th of October 3-5pm. Pilot Careers Live in London on 2nd of November 10am-4pm Coláiste an Chroí Naofa, Carrignavar 5th of November 6pm-8pm Avcon in Baldonnel on November 7th. MTU Open Day on November 15th, where we'll present at 12:40 p.m. and be available at our stand from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Webinar in conjunction with MTU on November 18th at 6:00 p.m., where we’ll provide detailed information on the application steps. IGC Kerry Careers Fair in Tralee on November 21st. Gorey Community School on November 27th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Patrician Academy Mallow on December 4th from 9.30am -2pm. You can also book a Virtual Visit or Guided Tour of AFTA please email enquiries@afta.ie for more information. We are commencing the assessment process from now until next April 2025 for interested students.✈️✈️

Congratulations to AFTA Flight Instructor Joules Sii on passing his Multi-Engine Instructor Rating flight test this week. Joules is pictured here with his Examiner Captain Mark Casey in the academy at Cork International Airport. Well done Joules keep up the great work!

Thank you to the Irish Aviation Students' Association for hosting yet another outstanding career expo at Croke Park today. It’s always a pleasure connecting with future aviators and connect with our valued Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline partners.

Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training is compulsory for all commercial student pilots and we are delighted to now also offer this course from our Waterford Airport Base. AFTAs Advanced UPRT instructor, Alan Murphy, an experienced instructor and aerobatic pilot with over 20 years of aviation expertise in both competition and air displays, will be leading this training at our Waterford Airport base. He will be facilitating instruction for both modular and integrated students. AUPRT training consists of 5 hours of theoretical instruction and at least 3 hours of dual flight instruction in an aeroplane, with the aim to enhance the student’s resilience to the psychological and physiological aspects associated with upset conditions. The first lesson is using a Cessna 172 G1000 with an angle of attack sensor and advanced next generation autopilot. You then move into the T67 Slingsby for your second lesson and our final lesson is done in a Cessna 172 G1000 or a T67 Slingsby . Please email enquiries@afta.ie to book your course.

Thank you to everyone who visited us at Pilot Careers Live Dublin today! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with future pilots and their families. Mark Duffy delivered an inspiring talk about the exciting developments at Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline and the significance of the Future Flyer Academy Programme. AFTA’s Captain Philip Smythe also contributed to an engaging Q&A panel discussion. Special thanks to Angelo C. , Mark Duffy , Jake McComish ,Niamh Finnegan and the Ryanair team for stopping by our stand to meet with students Conor McEvoy , Zachary Dann , Ben Gartlan Daragh McGuinness and Hugh Lynch from the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Programme. They offered valuable encouragement, alongside AFTA graduates and Ryanair's First Officer Leah McGrane and Captain Niall Colgan. Applications are now open for our Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Programme! For more information, please visit www.afta.ie or email enquiries@afta.ie.

✈️ Are you ready to start your journey to the skies? Join us at Pilot Careers Live in Dublin! 🌍 Meet the Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) team at Croke Park today from 10:00 - 16:00. This is your chance to learn everything about becoming a pilot, meet industry experts, and explore our world-class pilot training programmes. Event Details: 📍 Location: Croke Park 🗓 Date: 19 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 16:00 With the event happening today, get ready to take the first step toward your aviation career! 🌟

IASA CAREER EXPO GUEST SPEAKER 👨🏽✈️ Join Captain Smythe, Safety Manager at the Atlantic Flight Training Academy to talk all things flight training and the different pathways to launch your career in the sky ✈️ Take advantage of the opportunity to listen to advice from Captain Smythe’s life-long career within the industry working as a commercial and corporate pilot, and over 30 years experience in flight instruction, alongside all the opportunities available at AFTA. Register using the link below : https://tr.ee/CNMIms-54j

We’re thrilled to welcome one of our largest Integrated classes this October, with cadets joining us from all corners of the globe ✈️🌍. We're especially excited to see many of you embark on our airline mentored programmes. It’s an honor to be selected as your Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and we are fully committed to supporting every student on their journey from cadet to airline pilot. You’re on the fast track to achieving your aviation dreams, and we can’t wait to watch you soar to new heights here at AFTA.

Congratulations to ASL Airlines Ireland Mentored Cadet Shane Hendy on successfully passing his CPL flight test last week. Well done Shane, great achievement! Keep up the great work and best of luck with your MEIR.