Ireland is at the forefront of global aviation. Nurturing and retaining young talent on our shores is a vital part of maintaining Ireland’s continued success and its position as a global leader in the industry. Encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and innovative ideas, whilst viewing failure as a springboard for further development, are key to our success, […]
In 2015, WAI (Women in Aviation International) launched Girls in Aviation Day. The day is intended to interest girls, ages 8 to 17, in aviation careers. We are proud of play apart in encouraging young girls to consider a career in aviation by visiting schools, participating in careers days and highlighting the many achievements of our […]
Buongiorno a tutti! 🙂 This big smile on my face was right after I passed my PPL skill test! I was so happy and satisfied, another “small” step forward! The exam is preceded by a mock test in which you go through almost everything you have learned with flying lessons, briefings and ground school. You […]
Ciao everybody! Here we go again with the latest update from my training! After my first solo circuit I continued flying to finish my solo flying hours! I have really enjoyed my solo flights I’ve completed so far, you feel a real sense of excitement and achiement flying on your own and landing safely. In […]
Ciao a tutti! Here we go with the next stage of my journey! ???? It has been another busy few months flying but I have to tell you about one of my highlights as a Ryanair mentored cadet. My classmates and I had the chance to visit Cork airport to have a tour with Base […]
Ciao! My name is Beatrice, I’m 25 years old and from Milano in Italy. I’m a Ryanair cadet at Altlantic Flight Training Academy in Cork. Every month I will keep you updated on my progress and share my stories about my flight training at AFTA. Nice to meet you (piacere di conoscervi) and thanks for […]
We will be holding our annual flight instructor refresher seminar this June. This seminar is open to any instructors who have an FI rating that is due to expire in the next 12 months. If you would like to attend please e-mail info@afta.ie.
My name is Piotr, I started my flight training in AFTA in July 2009. Prior to this I had absolutely no experience in aviation and didn’t know anyone in the industry so it was quite an experience! I worked in a full time job to help finance my modular flight training. Nearly 10 years later […]
Cork Institute of Technology School of Business (CIT) have announced they are now taking applications from commercial pilots for their two year online Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business with Aviation Studies for the academic year 2019/2020. The BA in International Business with Aviation was designed and created specifically for commercial pilots in conjunction […]
Last week cadets on the Ryanair Pilot Mentorship Programme had the opportunity to visit a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Cork Airport with Ryanair’s Base Captain, Captain Brian Coomey and First Officer Shane Collins (AFTA graduate). During the visit, students were able to sit in the cockpit as Captain Brian Coomey explained to them the systems […]
