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Coolred38:
I think they just want to go through all applicants first and then, once the dust has settled, decide on who will be on group 1, 2, 3 ...etc.
Also, there is still one more test (which you didn't mention whether your son has done yet or not) before they make a decision and that's the Medical in Bahrain followed by a CAA Medical in the UK..
I think they just want to go through all applicants first and then, once the dust has settled, decide on who will be on group 1, 2, 3 ...etc.
Also, there is still one more test (which you didn't mention whether your son has done yet or not) before they make a decision and that's the Medical in Bahrain followed by a CAA Medical in the UK..
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There is no legal basis for a medical examination in Bahrain.
It's the class 1 examination at Aviation House in Gatwick that will be the deciphering make or break point (and it's also a pre-enrollment condition of OAA)
UPDATE 2: Annie Shagra from GAA declined my invitation to answer questions on the forum. Oh well.
It's the class 1 examination at Aviation House in Gatwick that will be the deciphering make or break point (and it's also a pre-enrollment condition of OAA)
UPDATE 2: Annie Shagra from GAA declined my invitation to answer questions on the forum. Oh well.
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By TOM HANRATTY, Posted on » Thursday, August 06, 2009
TWENTY young Bahrainis took a step closer to their dream of becoming pilots yesterday, when they were announced as the first group to be accepted onto the new Cadet Pilot Training Programme. The Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), a subsidiary of the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, yesterday announced the successful applicants during a Press conference at the Bahrain Business Incubator Centre (BBIC), Hidd.
One hundred Bahrainis will be given the opportunity to become commercial pilots under the initiative, which is a joint initiative by Mumtala-kat, the Bahrain Developm-ent Bank (BDB) and Tam-keen (formerly the Labour Fund).
The first batch of 20 will start their training at the Oxford Aviation Academy, in the UK, in October.
Speaking to the GDN yesterday the cadets expressed their excitement at being accepted onto the program-me.
"It means everything to me and my future," said Moha-mmed Saeed Al Manami.
"It's been my dream since childhood to be a pilot and it just feels great."
Echoing those sentiments, fellow candidate Tariq Bakhsh said it was an offer he couldn't turn down.
"This really means a lot to me," he said.
"The offer is really good and I've seen the offers from other universities but this one is very different.
"They offered so much and have made everything so much easier for students.
"I think nobody would reject it because in the end, you're going to study in Oxford where everything is the best."
The sense of excitement was evident throughout the group and none more so than for Rashid Abdulrahman Mohammed.
"This was my dream when I was four years old," he explai-ned.
"Every time I used to get on a plane I would be thinking in a few years, I will be flying this plane.
"Some people were asking me: 'Why a pilot? It's very dangerous.' So I had my doubts initially but soon they were cleared and I accepted the offer.
"I am very excited for October.
"Every time I get a call from them, I get more and more excited because it always seems to be something new."
Meanwhile, cadet Yousif Shareef said it was a very proud moment for him - adding he was fully committed to completing his studies and becoming a pilot.
"This is a great opportunity for me," he began. "I feel very proud that I've made it this far because it is known that Oxford assessments are really tough and not easy to pass.
"Of course it's a dream come true for me. I've always been surrounded by travel, my father travelled a lot and so do my uncles.
"It really is my passion and my dream and I would never give up. I want to work hard and get my licence so I can fly."
Come October, the cadets will spend the majority of their time in Oxford to complete the internationally certified commercial pilot training programme.
Once the two-year programme is complete, GAA will support the cadets in their job search both in Bahrain and across the region.
Speaking at yesterday's event, Mumtalakat chief executive officer Talal Alzain said everyone involved with the project was very proud of the cadets.
"All of the institutions involved in this programme are extremely proud of the first batch of cadets selected," he said.
"Aviation is a prestigious and exciting career choice and the GAA's programme is enabling Bahrainis, who may have dreamt of this career, to take their first steps in achieving their ambition.
"Bahrain is working to become a regional centre for aviation. Air transport infrastructure is of strategic importance to Bahrain due to the Kingdom's geographical location and it will help drive economic growth for the country in the future.
"The programme will help to supply the country's future demand for Bahraini trained commercial pilots as it develops its air transport infrastructure."
BDB banking services senior vice-president Adnan Al Balushi said the company was committed to helping the students finance the training.
"The BDB is working very closely with Mumtalakat and Tamkeen in order to help finance the training programme for these Bahraini graduates," he said.
"This programme will be particularly important in meeting the increasing demand on the commercial aviation sector."
Tamkeen chief executive Abdulelah Al Qassimi added there was an urgent need for trained Bahraini nationals in the aviation industry.
"The civil aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing business areas in the world and the GCC and according to our Skills Gap Survey, there is an urgent need for trained nationals to work in this area as professionals as pilots, engineers etcetera," he said.
"This first batch of Bahraini cadets, who will go through a world-class pilot training course at GAA, represent the commitment of Tamkeen to structure training that responds to market needs and which will give Bahrainis new career opportunities, full of growth and promise."
The programme will be managed by the Gulf Avia-tion Academy, which is the first aviation academy in Bahrain.
It is a 16 to 19-month intensive training course that will qualify Bahraini graduates with no previous flying experience, but who have demonstrated qualities needed to become an internationally-certified commercial pilot.
By TOM HANRATTY, Posted on » Thursday, August 06, 2009
TWENTY young Bahrainis took a step closer to their dream of becoming pilots yesterday, when they were announced as the first group to be accepted onto the new Cadet Pilot Training Programme. The Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), a subsidiary of the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, yesterday announced the successful applicants during a Press conference at the Bahrain Business Incubator Centre (BBIC), Hidd.
One hundred Bahrainis will be given the opportunity to become commercial pilots under the initiative, which is a joint initiative by Mumtala-kat, the Bahrain Developm-ent Bank (BDB) and Tam-keen (formerly the Labour Fund).
The first batch of 20 will start their training at the Oxford Aviation Academy, in the UK, in October.
Speaking to the GDN yesterday the cadets expressed their excitement at being accepted onto the program-me.
"It means everything to me and my future," said Moha-mmed Saeed Al Manami.
"It's been my dream since childhood to be a pilot and it just feels great."
Echoing those sentiments, fellow candidate Tariq Bakhsh said it was an offer he couldn't turn down.
"This really means a lot to me," he said.
"The offer is really good and I've seen the offers from other universities but this one is very different.
"They offered so much and have made everything so much easier for students.
"I think nobody would reject it because in the end, you're going to study in Oxford where everything is the best."
The sense of excitement was evident throughout the group and none more so than for Rashid Abdulrahman Mohammed.
"This was my dream when I was four years old," he explai-ned.
"Every time I used to get on a plane I would be thinking in a few years, I will be flying this plane.
"Some people were asking me: 'Why a pilot? It's very dangerous.' So I had my doubts initially but soon they were cleared and I accepted the offer.
"I am very excited for October.
"Every time I get a call from them, I get more and more excited because it always seems to be something new."
Meanwhile, cadet Yousif Shareef said it was a very proud moment for him - adding he was fully committed to completing his studies and becoming a pilot.
"This is a great opportunity for me," he began. "I feel very proud that I've made it this far because it is known that Oxford assessments are really tough and not easy to pass.
"Of course it's a dream come true for me. I've always been surrounded by travel, my father travelled a lot and so do my uncles.
"It really is my passion and my dream and I would never give up. I want to work hard and get my licence so I can fly."
Come October, the cadets will spend the majority of their time in Oxford to complete the internationally certified commercial pilot training programme.
Once the two-year programme is complete, GAA will support the cadets in their job search both in Bahrain and across the region.
Speaking at yesterday's event, Mumtalakat chief executive officer Talal Alzain said everyone involved with the project was very proud of the cadets.
"All of the institutions involved in this programme are extremely proud of the first batch of cadets selected," he said.
"Aviation is a prestigious and exciting career choice and the GAA's programme is enabling Bahrainis, who may have dreamt of this career, to take their first steps in achieving their ambition.
"Bahrain is working to become a regional centre for aviation. Air transport infrastructure is of strategic importance to Bahrain due to the Kingdom's geographical location and it will help drive economic growth for the country in the future.
"The programme will help to supply the country's future demand for Bahraini trained commercial pilots as it develops its air transport infrastructure."
BDB banking services senior vice-president Adnan Al Balushi said the company was committed to helping the students finance the training.
"The BDB is working very closely with Mumtalakat and Tamkeen in order to help finance the training programme for these Bahraini graduates," he said.
"This programme will be particularly important in meeting the increasing demand on the commercial aviation sector."
Tamkeen chief executive Abdulelah Al Qassimi added there was an urgent need for trained Bahraini nationals in the aviation industry.
"The civil aviation sector is one of the fastest-growing business areas in the world and the GCC and according to our Skills Gap Survey, there is an urgent need for trained nationals to work in this area as professionals as pilots, engineers etcetera," he said.
"This first batch of Bahraini cadets, who will go through a world-class pilot training course at GAA, represent the commitment of Tamkeen to structure training that responds to market needs and which will give Bahrainis new career opportunities, full of growth and promise."
The programme will be managed by the Gulf Avia-tion Academy, which is the first aviation academy in Bahrain.
It is a 16 to 19-month intensive training course that will qualify Bahraini graduates with no previous flying experience, but who have demonstrated qualities needed to become an internationally-certified commercial pilot.
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Well congratulations to them...but I still dont understand why my son wasnt accepted. He passed everything and was called back twice.
Anyhow...we should just assume it wasnt meant to be.
Anyhow...we should just assume it wasnt meant to be.
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"Not meant to be" or "Where there is a will there is a way".
Coolred38,
As a current Boeing 737 captain I have seen several of these ab-initio programs in my career. In my opinion the weakest point is the selection process. It is weak because ultimately the people who make the decisions on who gets selected as a pilot are those who are politically connected or those bankrolling the process. Neither one of those “qualifications” has any idea on what makes a “good and successful” pilot. The funniest thing I ever saw regarding this kind of thinking was a video clip of young cadets swinging on trapezes like gymnasts in training because whoever was in charge of pilot training thought pilots should be able to see and think clearly while doing maximum maneuvers in their fighter jets. For what it is worth their pilots were slaughtered in combat.
Another dumb example of this was a major US carrier who needed pilots-40 years ago-decided all they needed was to find ‘really smart” people and make them into pilots. So they went out and recruited PHD students to train at the airline’s expense. Over the long term they were not any more successful than most other candidates.
No, your son’s dream does not have to die. If he is determined and persistent he can achieve his dream.
In 30 years of flying I have worked with military and civilian pilots, those from prestigious schools and those who went to schools nobody remembers. It is not where a pilot gets their training that matters. What matters is the personal drive for excellence, maturity and the ability to make good decisions-the rest of it is hard work.
I believe the American economy will continue to decline. As that economic decline takes place the buying power of other currencies will increase making the cost of training in the USA cheaper than most other places. There are many good schools here in the USA, and other places in the world.
I would pass on two things. First of all you need to make sure there is no medically disqualifying item in your son’s health. As pilots we undergo a fairly extensive medical screening every six months. There are many conditions that will cause a pilot to loose their medical certificate, without a medical certificate you cannot fly. Secondly, the flight training is only the first step. After you complete your training you have to accumulate hours of flying experience in increasingly complex aircraft to have any chance at a commercial pilot job. Ab-initio is great, especially if there is a flow through job at the completion of the training. But it is not the only way.
“It was not meant to be” is a cultural mindset, and I respect that. So is “where there is a will there is a way”. We are free to choose. I wanted to be a military pilot; the military rejected me because of a fault in one of my eyes, so I went the civilian route. I will never have the exhilaration of being shot off the deck of an aircraft carrier at night with a fully loaded fighter. So what? My real ambition was to be a Captain of an airliner-and that is what I am today. In spite of being medically rejected by the military.
Respectfully,
As a current Boeing 737 captain I have seen several of these ab-initio programs in my career. In my opinion the weakest point is the selection process. It is weak because ultimately the people who make the decisions on who gets selected as a pilot are those who are politically connected or those bankrolling the process. Neither one of those “qualifications” has any idea on what makes a “good and successful” pilot. The funniest thing I ever saw regarding this kind of thinking was a video clip of young cadets swinging on trapezes like gymnasts in training because whoever was in charge of pilot training thought pilots should be able to see and think clearly while doing maximum maneuvers in their fighter jets. For what it is worth their pilots were slaughtered in combat.
Another dumb example of this was a major US carrier who needed pilots-40 years ago-decided all they needed was to find ‘really smart” people and make them into pilots. So they went out and recruited PHD students to train at the airline’s expense. Over the long term they were not any more successful than most other candidates.
No, your son’s dream does not have to die. If he is determined and persistent he can achieve his dream.
In 30 years of flying I have worked with military and civilian pilots, those from prestigious schools and those who went to schools nobody remembers. It is not where a pilot gets their training that matters. What matters is the personal drive for excellence, maturity and the ability to make good decisions-the rest of it is hard work.
I believe the American economy will continue to decline. As that economic decline takes place the buying power of other currencies will increase making the cost of training in the USA cheaper than most other places. There are many good schools here in the USA, and other places in the world.
I would pass on two things. First of all you need to make sure there is no medically disqualifying item in your son’s health. As pilots we undergo a fairly extensive medical screening every six months. There are many conditions that will cause a pilot to loose their medical certificate, without a medical certificate you cannot fly. Secondly, the flight training is only the first step. After you complete your training you have to accumulate hours of flying experience in increasingly complex aircraft to have any chance at a commercial pilot job. Ab-initio is great, especially if there is a flow through job at the completion of the training. But it is not the only way.
“It was not meant to be” is a cultural mindset, and I respect that. So is “where there is a will there is a way”. We are free to choose. I wanted to be a military pilot; the military rejected me because of a fault in one of my eyes, so I went the civilian route. I will never have the exhilaration of being shot off the deck of an aircraft carrier at night with a fully loaded fighter. So what? My real ambition was to be a Captain of an airliner-and that is what I am today. In spite of being medically rejected by the military.
Respectfully,
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For those of you who are interested, GAA has now registered itself as a company, and it's CR details are now available for inspection on the MOIC website.
http://www.moic.gov.bh/eservices/inq...1&fromflag=inq
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Northbeach...thank you for that comment. My comment about "it wasnt meant to be" was specifically aimed at this program...not on his chances of being a pilot in general...sorry for the ambiguity.
I realize there are other options for him...I was just thinking this would have been a nice stepping stone for him because as a single mom...MY options are limited as to what I can offer him in his future education etc.
I agree with you totally about political appointees etc as I happen to know several of the family names displayed in that pic of selected candidates could very well pay for their own child to study...and leave a space for someone a bit more needy...but that is Bahrain...all about the "wasta".
I realize there are other options for him...I was just thinking this would have been a nice stepping stone for him because as a single mom...MY options are limited as to what I can offer him in his future education etc.
I agree with you totally about political appointees etc as I happen to know several of the family names displayed in that pic of selected candidates could very well pay for their own child to study...and leave a space for someone a bit more needy...but that is Bahrain...all about the "wasta".
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You could enroll him in any school in AUS/NZ/Canada , after choosing the school and before paying the enrollment fees get a class 1 medical test for that country done just to be on the safe side. As I mentioned before when getting a loan get more than quoted fees because you don't know what is going to happen and most of the time you end up paying more than you've been quoted due to many reasons holdings , turn backs due to the weather ...etc
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Sky's the limit for trainee pilots
Sky's the limit for trainee pilots
ONE hundred Bahrainis are to be trained to fly commercial planes for some of the region's biggest airlines as part of a new initiative, it has been announced.
The Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has joined forces with world-renowned pilot training organisation the Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) to provide the young cadets with the tuition necessary to gain the prestigious Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL).
There are also plans to increase the number in future years if there is sufficient demand in the market for Bahraini pilots.
Twenty cadets, aged between 18 and 20, have already been selected for the two-year Ab-Initio course and will begin their training shortly, at OAA's facilities in Oxford, Melbourne, and Phoenix, the US.
As part of the agreement, a ground training facility will also be set up in Bahrain for the programme.
It is part of a joint initiative launched earlier this year between Mumtalakat (of which GAA is a fully-owned subsidiary), the Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and Tamkeen (Labour Fund).
GAA marketing and business development head Khalil Amin told the GDN it was vital to Bahrain's plans to become a regional aviation hub that there was a supply of young, talented and well-qualified local pilots.
"As mentioned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company chief executive officer Talal Al Zain, Bahrain is aspiring to become an aviation hub in the region and this initiative is directed towards this aim," he said.
"We are looking to build a future pool of Bahraini pilots who are empowered at the highest standards so that they can take up positions in Gulf Air as well as other airlines in the region.
"The majority of experienced pilots that I have met have trained with OAA and they have the quality and infrastructure necessary to make this work, so it was a natural choice."
OAA's Ab-Initio training division managing director Anthony Petteford added that the organisation was looking forward to helping Bahrain become a leading centre in aviation training.
"This new agreement matches OAA's overall strategy of aligning with high quality partners to further develop pilot training opportunities worldwide," he said.
Although the cadets will be expected to pay for the BD45,000 course, they will initially be given a BDB-provided loan.
The students will have a two-year grace period before they will have to pay anything back and thanks to Tamkeen they will not have to pay any interest as it agreed to take care of the charges.
New batches of prospective pilots will be selected shortly, with the GAA planning to tour schools and universities in an attempt to raise awareness about the course.
Source: GDN
ONE hundred Bahrainis are to be trained to fly commercial planes for some of the region's biggest airlines as part of a new initiative, it has been announced.
The Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has joined forces with world-renowned pilot training organisation the Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) to provide the young cadets with the tuition necessary to gain the prestigious Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL).
There are also plans to increase the number in future years if there is sufficient demand in the market for Bahraini pilots.
Twenty cadets, aged between 18 and 20, have already been selected for the two-year Ab-Initio course and will begin their training shortly, at OAA's facilities in Oxford, Melbourne, and Phoenix, the US.
As part of the agreement, a ground training facility will also be set up in Bahrain for the programme.
It is part of a joint initiative launched earlier this year between Mumtalakat (of which GAA is a fully-owned subsidiary), the Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and Tamkeen (Labour Fund).
GAA marketing and business development head Khalil Amin told the GDN it was vital to Bahrain's plans to become a regional aviation hub that there was a supply of young, talented and well-qualified local pilots.
"As mentioned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company chief executive officer Talal Al Zain, Bahrain is aspiring to become an aviation hub in the region and this initiative is directed towards this aim," he said.
"We are looking to build a future pool of Bahraini pilots who are empowered at the highest standards so that they can take up positions in Gulf Air as well as other airlines in the region.
"The majority of experienced pilots that I have met have trained with OAA and they have the quality and infrastructure necessary to make this work, so it was a natural choice."
OAA's Ab-Initio training division managing director Anthony Petteford added that the organisation was looking forward to helping Bahrain become a leading centre in aviation training.
"This new agreement matches OAA's overall strategy of aligning with high quality partners to further develop pilot training opportunities worldwide," he said.
Although the cadets will be expected to pay for the BD45,000 course, they will initially be given a BDB-provided loan.
The students will have a two-year grace period before they will have to pay anything back and thanks to Tamkeen they will not have to pay any interest as it agreed to take care of the charges.
New batches of prospective pilots will be selected shortly, with the GAA planning to tour schools and universities in an attempt to raise awareness about the course.
Source: GDN
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Gulf Aviation Academy appoints Memac Ogilvy Bahrain as its communications Agency
13 September 2009
Memac Ogilvy & Mather Bahrain has been appointed by Gulf Aviation Academy ("GAA"), a fully owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat , as its communications agency following a competitive pitch.
The Agency will work on brand strategy, creative ideas, public relations, digital, media planning and buying. Mr Khalil Amin, Head of Marketing and Business Development at GAA said; "Memac Ogilvy was chosen, following a rigorous selection process, for its creativity and true understanding of the organisation and the dynamic aviation industry on a regional and international scale. We look forward to working together as partners to launch GAA and build its profile worldwide."
Ghassan Boujacli, Managing Director of Memac Ogilvy & Mather Bahrain expressed his company's excitement about the win; "Working closely with Bahrain's first aviation academy and taking on an active role in the growth of the aviation industry, a key driver for the economy in the Kingdom, is a unique challenge and a privilege," he said.
"It is an exciting and interesting brief that already has our 360 degree brand stewardship team relishing the prospect of working on it - this is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our capabilities as the ideal partner for Gulf Aviation Academy as the organisation makes it mark on the world."
Gulf Aviation Academy is the first aviation academy to be based in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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13 September 2009
Memac Ogilvy & Mather Bahrain has been appointed by Gulf Aviation Academy ("GAA"), a fully owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat , as its communications agency following a competitive pitch.
The Agency will work on brand strategy, creative ideas, public relations, digital, media planning and buying. Mr Khalil Amin, Head of Marketing and Business Development at GAA said; "Memac Ogilvy was chosen, following a rigorous selection process, for its creativity and true understanding of the organisation and the dynamic aviation industry on a regional and international scale. We look forward to working together as partners to launch GAA and build its profile worldwide."
Ghassan Boujacli, Managing Director of Memac Ogilvy & Mather Bahrain expressed his company's excitement about the win; "Working closely with Bahrain's first aviation academy and taking on an active role in the growth of the aviation industry, a key driver for the economy in the Kingdom, is a unique challenge and a privilege," he said.
"It is an exciting and interesting brief that already has our 360 degree brand stewardship team relishing the prospect of working on it - this is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our capabilities as the ideal partner for Gulf Aviation Academy as the organisation makes it mark on the world."
Gulf Aviation Academy is the first aviation academy to be based in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Source: Zawya
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20 Gulf Aviation Academy cadets go to UK
20 Gulf Aviation Academy cadets go to UK
The first batch of 20 Bahraini cadets from Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) have left for England, to begin their Ab-Initio (from the beginning) programme, which is part of the process to gain the Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL).
The programme, which is a joint initiative with Mumtalakat, Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and Tamkeen (Labour Fund), is run by GAA. These cadets are the first of 100 Bahrainis who will have the opportunity to become commercial pilots.
The cadets will spend the majority of their time in Oxford, England to complete the internationally certified commercial pilot training programme. Once the two-year programme is complete, GAA will support the cadets in their job search both in Bahrain and across the region.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the 20 Bahrainis chosen who went through rigorous testing and demonstrated the kind of enthusiasm and discipline necessary to achieve their goals in order to become fully licensed commercial pilots,” said Khalil Amin, head of Marketing and Business Development at GAA.
Source: Trade Arabia
So I guess they won't be spending any time in Pheonix, Arizona? Problems with obtaining M1 visas perhaps?
The first batch of 20 Bahraini cadets from Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) have left for England, to begin their Ab-Initio (from the beginning) programme, which is part of the process to gain the Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL).
The programme, which is a joint initiative with Mumtalakat, Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and Tamkeen (Labour Fund), is run by GAA. These cadets are the first of 100 Bahrainis who will have the opportunity to become commercial pilots.
The cadets will spend the majority of their time in Oxford, England to complete the internationally certified commercial pilot training programme. Once the two-year programme is complete, GAA will support the cadets in their job search both in Bahrain and across the region.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the 20 Bahrainis chosen who went through rigorous testing and demonstrated the kind of enthusiasm and discipline necessary to achieve their goals in order to become fully licensed commercial pilots,” said Khalil Amin, head of Marketing and Business Development at GAA.
Source: Trade Arabia
So I guess they won't be spending any time in Pheonix, Arizona? Problems with obtaining M1 visas perhaps?
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I think you mean out of 300 who applied.... and paid 200 BD's for the interview.... and we all know how much money you made from just failing people in the interview.... what a joke....
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Gulf Aviation Academy gets simulator
Gulf Aviation Academy gets simulator
The Bahrain-based Gulf Aviation Academy has announced the arrival of the first simulator which will allow pilots to train on the A320 aircraft type.
The second and third simulators are due to arrive in January and March 2010, as part of the academy’s $34 million investment.
Once the installation process is complete, by end of November 2009, the simulator will be checked and certified by the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority. By the beginning of December 2009 the simulator will enter service and pilots can begin their training, said a statement.
Khalil Amin, head of marketing and business development at GAA, said: “The new simulators are an integral part of our future plans to set higher standards for aviation training, and with the arrival of the first one, we are well on our way to achieving these plans. We are constantly looking at ways to upgrade and enhance our operations.”
The academy, a fully owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat, offers a comprehensive range of training programmes for all aviation staff including pilots, cabin crew and ground staff.
Source: TradeArabia
The Bahrain-based Gulf Aviation Academy has announced the arrival of the first simulator which will allow pilots to train on the A320 aircraft type.
The second and third simulators are due to arrive in January and March 2010, as part of the academy’s $34 million investment.
Once the installation process is complete, by end of November 2009, the simulator will be checked and certified by the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority. By the beginning of December 2009 the simulator will enter service and pilots can begin their training, said a statement.
Khalil Amin, head of marketing and business development at GAA, said: “The new simulators are an integral part of our future plans to set higher standards for aviation training, and with the arrival of the first one, we are well on our way to achieving these plans. We are constantly looking at ways to upgrade and enhance our operations.”
The academy, a fully owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat, offers a comprehensive range of training programmes for all aviation staff including pilots, cabin crew and ground staff.
Source: TradeArabia
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Is there any new news about it? I wonder if it's still open for the 3rd batch?
Regarding the loan amount BD 50,000 which is almost equal with today exchange rate to £79,328 is it enough or what?
Some say that except the first two batches the other batches will attend the ground school in Bahrain. What about the differences in the cost? Will students have the choice to choose the location of the flight training whether UK or Australia?
Regarding the loan amount BD 50,000 which is almost equal with today exchange rate to £79,328 is it enough or what?
Some say that except the first two batches the other batches will attend the ground school in Bahrain. What about the differences in the cost? Will students have the choice to choose the location of the flight training whether UK or Australia?
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Academy leads training push
By Murdo Morrison
Bahrain is stepping up efforts to become a centre of pilot, cabin crew and engineering training for the Middle East.
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), formerly Gulf Air's in-house training centre, was formally launched under its new brand at the show, with a mission to train and export young Bahrainis as well as attracting foreign students.
The academy - which houses an Airbus A330/A340 and two A320 full-flight simulators - is acquiring a third A320 machine and signed at the show a deal with CAE for an Embraer 170/190 7000 Series simulator.
The contract replaces an earlier order for an Airbus A330/A340 machine and follows Gulf Air's decision to lease two E-170s in its first foray into regional jets. Like GAA, Gulf Air is owned by state holding company Mumtalakat, but GAA is now being run as a separate business from the airline.
GAA also plans to eventually launch its own ab initio flying school in the kingdom: its students currently learn to fly in the USA and at Oxford Aviation Academy in the UK. As a first stage, GAA expects UK approval for a ground school in Bahrain "shortly".
GAA's "primary objective is to train Bahraini nationals", says Mumtalakat chief executive Talal Al Zain, but the facility will be marketed at foreigners. "GAA will be the foundation for a bigger aviation and training industry, bringing economic benefits to the kingdom of Bahrain," he says.
The collapse of the four-nation shareholding behind Gulf Air left the Bahrain-based carrier bereft of its maintenance arm - the former Gulf Air Maintenance Company in Abu Dhabi, now renamed Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies.
After daliances with third-party suppliers, Mumtalakat is establishing a Bahrain-based maintenance, repair and overhaul business to service both Gulf Air and third party aircraft.
The facility, due to open at Bahrain's international airport in 2012, will be a joint venture between a new Mumtalakat division, Gulf Technics, and SIA Engineering (SIAEC) of Singapore. SIAEC has had the contract to service Gulf Air's 34-aircraft fleet since 2009 and operates a hangar in Bahrain, but with little scope to introduce third-party work.
Source: Flight Global
By Murdo Morrison
Bahrain is stepping up efforts to become a centre of pilot, cabin crew and engineering training for the Middle East.
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), formerly Gulf Air's in-house training centre, was formally launched under its new brand at the show, with a mission to train and export young Bahrainis as well as attracting foreign students.
The academy - which houses an Airbus A330/A340 and two A320 full-flight simulators - is acquiring a third A320 machine and signed at the show a deal with CAE for an Embraer 170/190 7000 Series simulator.
The contract replaces an earlier order for an Airbus A330/A340 machine and follows Gulf Air's decision to lease two E-170s in its first foray into regional jets. Like GAA, Gulf Air is owned by state holding company Mumtalakat, but GAA is now being run as a separate business from the airline.
GAA also plans to eventually launch its own ab initio flying school in the kingdom: its students currently learn to fly in the USA and at Oxford Aviation Academy in the UK. As a first stage, GAA expects UK approval for a ground school in Bahrain "shortly".
GAA's "primary objective is to train Bahraini nationals", says Mumtalakat chief executive Talal Al Zain, but the facility will be marketed at foreigners. "GAA will be the foundation for a bigger aviation and training industry, bringing economic benefits to the kingdom of Bahrain," he says.
The collapse of the four-nation shareholding behind Gulf Air left the Bahrain-based carrier bereft of its maintenance arm - the former Gulf Air Maintenance Company in Abu Dhabi, now renamed Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies.
After daliances with third-party suppliers, Mumtalakat is establishing a Bahrain-based maintenance, repair and overhaul business to service both Gulf Air and third party aircraft.
The facility, due to open at Bahrain's international airport in 2012, will be a joint venture between a new Mumtalakat division, Gulf Technics, and SIA Engineering (SIAEC) of Singapore. SIAEC has had the contract to service Gulf Air's 34-aircraft fleet since 2009 and operates a hangar in Bahrain, but with little scope to introduce third-party work.
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So can non-Bahrainis can apply for this program?
Hey guys can anyone tell me if like Etihad , non - Bahrainis can apply for the program ?
I am an Indian having an FAA PPL with 200 hrs of flying, will that be an advantage ?
Awaiting your replies,
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I am an Indian having an FAA PPL with 200 hrs of flying, will that be an advantage ?
Awaiting your replies,
Thanks a lot