BAA Training, a leading international aviation training provider and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, expands its Pilot Runway program to Poland and Bulgaria. It is a financed training program with a job guarantee andis run in partnership with the Group’s ACMI companies, such as Avion Express or AirExplore.

The aviation industry is facing a significant challenge as the demand for pilots grows. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that airlines will have to recruit between 500,000 and 600,000 new pilots over the next two decades. Regional airlines are in a particularly difficult situation, as an increasing number of pilots are going into early retirement. The Pilot Runway program, launched in April, aims to train up to 200 new pilots annually, tackling this industry-wide challenge head-on.

“Pilot Runway’s students will follow the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) program, which provides extensive experience in piloting Airbus or Boeing aircraft. Upon graduation, students will receive the globally recognized EASA Pilot License, which is valid in Europe and beyond. They will also be guaranteed a job at one of the biggest ACMI airlines operated by Avia Solutions Group,” Norbertas Akromas, Managing Director for Pilot Runway project, said. “Prospective students will be offered a loan from specific airlines to cover the remaining study costs, with a job guarantee upon completion.” Pilot Runway program students will be studying at BAA Training schools. BAA Training offers comprehensive aviation training solutions for pilots, ranging from Ab Initio training to Type Rating, available across multiple locations, including Spain, Lithuania, France, and Vietnam. Every year, the organization processes around 100,000 flight hours in its own full-flight simulators and flight training devices, and provides Type Rating for more than 1200 pilots, serving over 100 airlines and 300 private customers. The company invests in the latest tools and resources to be the top choice pilot school. Recently it acquired 48 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, adding them to the existing fleet of full-flight simulators and flight training devices for Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 737 CL, and Boeing B747-400 types.

About BAA Training 

BAA Training is an international aviation training organization covering Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. It is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI provider with almost 100 MRO, ACMI, and Crew training locations worldwide. BAA Training has simulator centers in Spain, France, Lithuania, and Vietnam, a global sales representative office in Dubai, UAE, and one of the world’s biggest pilot consultancy centers in New Delhi, India.Annually, the organization processes around 100,000 flight hours in its own FFS/FTD and provides Type Rating for more than 1200 pilots, serving over 100 airlines and 300 private customers

It is part of the minority of Europe’s EASA-standard Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) delivering both Ab Initio and Type Rating training. Besides ATPL Integrated, BAA Training offers CPL Modular, cadet, and MPL programs. It owns full flight simulators and flight training devices for Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 737 CL, and Boeing B747-400 types. It also has access to a network of 69 partners’ full flight simulators in 29 locations globally.