Tuesday 26th November, 2019 At Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), we are pleased to announce our new Pilot Training Partnership with Pegasus Airlines, a leading Turkish low-cost carrier, to train cadets for their future careers as commercial pilots in 2019/2020. The 20 pilot candidates who will be involved in the pilot training program as […]
Hello everyone! 🙂 I’m writing just after consolidations! They are in house tests made to check if you are ready for the official exams. All integrated students must take them and have to pass them in order to sit the IAA exams. In case of failing the first time everyone has a second chance to […]
Give your loved ones the magical gift of flight this Christmas. We have listed our top three gift experiences to take the stress out of shopping and make you everyone’s favourite gift giver. Whether you have to buy for your grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces , children , parents, friends or co-workers there is […]
Limited places available for our final Flight Instructor Refresher seminar of 2019. Email info@afta.ie to book your place now for the 11th & 12th of December.
Recently our Ryanair mentored students had a very enjoyable and educational visit to a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 series aircraft at Cork Airport. As part of this mentored programme, students are introduced to a pilot mentor and get exposure to what life is like flying for Europe’s No.1 Airline. First Officer Colin Crowley and Base Captain […]
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 […]
