Flyer1015
7th Dec 2005, 03:47
Hi-tech simulator for pilots
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=129226&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=28262
GULF Air pilots will soon be training in a state-of-the-art simulator complex being built in Bahrain.
The BD3.5 million facility is nearing completion at Gulf Air's headquarters in Muharraq.
It is expected to be finished by the end of this year and will offer simulated on-board training to pilots on Boeing B767, Airbus A320 and A330/340 jets, in three flight simulators.
The training will focus on preparing pilots to handle scenarios involving engine failures, systems malfunctions and extremes of weather and turbulence.
The facility, executed by Bahrain's Mazen Al Umran Consulting Engineers, will have the latest visual systems, computer graphics and screen projections to provide realistic environments during training.
Operations vice-president Captain Hameed Ali said the project was conceived in-house by Gulf Air engineers and the aesthetic design of the building was the first of its kind in the region.
"It has taken only six months from start-to-finish, which is a record for a project of this size," he said.
"Every Gulf Air employee will be proud of this project."
International certification for the simulator is expected to be obtained by the second week of January, following which the facility will be open for regular training.
In addition to providing training for Gulf Air crews, it will be offered to other airlines wanting to use the facility.
Capt Hameed said that internationally, pilots have to undergo training every six months to keep updated, but many airlines do not have a simulator facility of their own.
"Gulf Air will have a unique commercial opportunity to exploit this state-of-the-art facility," he added.
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On a side note, Gulf Air has started to hire again for A320/B767 FOs.
http://www.gulfaircareers.com/careers/gulfair/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=2077
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=129226&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=28262
GULF Air pilots will soon be training in a state-of-the-art simulator complex being built in Bahrain.
The BD3.5 million facility is nearing completion at Gulf Air's headquarters in Muharraq.
It is expected to be finished by the end of this year and will offer simulated on-board training to pilots on Boeing B767, Airbus A320 and A330/340 jets, in three flight simulators.
The training will focus on preparing pilots to handle scenarios involving engine failures, systems malfunctions and extremes of weather and turbulence.
The facility, executed by Bahrain's Mazen Al Umran Consulting Engineers, will have the latest visual systems, computer graphics and screen projections to provide realistic environments during training.
Operations vice-president Captain Hameed Ali said the project was conceived in-house by Gulf Air engineers and the aesthetic design of the building was the first of its kind in the region.
"It has taken only six months from start-to-finish, which is a record for a project of this size," he said.
"Every Gulf Air employee will be proud of this project."
International certification for the simulator is expected to be obtained by the second week of January, following which the facility will be open for regular training.
In addition to providing training for Gulf Air crews, it will be offered to other airlines wanting to use the facility.
Capt Hameed said that internationally, pilots have to undergo training every six months to keep updated, but many airlines do not have a simulator facility of their own.
"Gulf Air will have a unique commercial opportunity to exploit this state-of-the-art facility," he added.
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On a side note, Gulf Air has started to hire again for A320/B767 FOs.
http://www.gulfaircareers.com/careers/gulfair/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=2077