PTC Industry Talks

Join us as we speak with Philip Adrian the CEO of European Operator MPS, building the highest quality and most reliable FSTD’s in the market. Philip has an extensive career in aviation from flight and operation experience with big players like Boeing and many others ✈️

We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to speak with Philip about the future of aviation, simulators and training within the aviation sector.

An inspiring and educational conversation you won't want to miss! 😁

Join us as we speak with Dirk Tromp who shortly after finishing high school received his Pilot Licence and Instructors Rating. Thereafter went on to operate for nation flag-carriers, domestic and charter operators as well as being a partner in the start up of a successful charter operation with a footprint throughout Africa ✈️

More recently Dirk has been operating the A320 for South African ACMI Operator, Global Airways. As we chat with Dirk he shares with us what drove him to become a pilot, the pros and cons of working for and running a charter operation and final the in's and out's of ACMI throughout Europe. 

A great, informative and insightful conversation - you won't want to miss this one! 😁

Join us as we talk with Head of Training @43airschool, Alex Todd and Flight Instructor, Gareth Abrams 👨🏼‍✈️

Not sure what to do after getting your Commercial Pilot Licence - we've got you covered with all the best insight scoops and advice from two well accomplished and travelled pilots! ✈️

Join us as we talk with Former SAA Captain Wayne Jolly 👨🏼‍✈️

Shortly after mass retrenchments at SAA and the Covid Pandemic made many pilots in South Africa redundant, Wayne saw opportunity in Europe and used his downtime to obtain both his EASA and UK ATPL Licenses.

During this episode Wayne shares his journey to achieving these milestones and shares some the insights and lessons learned for those thinking about following the same path ✈️

Today we are joined by Kevin Simmonds, a well-known and respected voice in the South African Commercial Aviation scene. Kevin operated the Boeing 737 for South African Carrier, Mango Airlines as Captain, Instructor and heads up the implementation of their Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. 

In this episode, Kevins breaks down why loss of control in flight is the leading cause of accidents in commercial aviation, the origin of UPRT and how its implementation can reduce incidents going forward as well as common scenarios that lead to loss of control in flight. 

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Joining us on the podcast today is Maximilian Buerger,  Founder and Managing Director from AFM.aero (an marketing intelligence platform for the pilot training industry) 

Our first "non-pilot" on the podcast and we couldn't think of anyone better than Max.
During this episode, Max details how he got involved in the pilot training industry, the effects of Covid19 on the airline industry and what the data is saying about a world during (and hopefully after) Covid19.

Watch out for our next episode, coming soon!
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Joining us on the podcast today is Daniel Perry a First Officer at Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA).

Daniel was the First Officer on Nationwide Flight 723 when on the 7th of November 2007 off RWY 01 out of Cape Town the Boeing 737-200 experienced an Engine Separation on take-off leading to a fuel leak and a loss of the aircraft hydraulics systems.

An informative talk, telling us what really happened and the value of quality training!

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Joining us on the podcast today is Matthew Rogers a Boeing 737-800 Captain and Head of Mango Airlines Post Maintenance Program.

Matthew has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and we're excited to bring his wisdom to the table with this extremely informative discussion and interview.

Watch out for our next episode, coming next week 🎧
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Are you looking to join the Aviation Industry? Well, you're in the right place! 👨🏼‍✈️

We know that choosing a Flight School can be a difficult venture - that's why we're chatting with the Head of Training at Africa's largest Flight School, 43 Air School's Alex Todd to give you the insight scoop on what to remember when selecting your flight school.

Alex's flying career started while still in school at a small flying club in Port Elizabeth, after a brief experience in Charter and Surveying within South Africa, Alex progressed into Airline Instruction, delivering MCC and Type Rating instruction to private and airline trainees with PTC Aviation. Most recently, Alex has now been with 43 Air School for ±4 years and has been paramount in their success.

Watch out for our next episode, coming Wednesday 20th Oct 🎧
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Located in the Heart of the Sunshine Coast - 43 Air School is Africa's best and busiest Flight School offering a wide range of aviation courses from a Private Pilots Licence, Airline Pilots Licence, Aircraft Mechanic Courses and so much more!
Learn More - www.43airschool.com
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As the former Director of Operations for SAA and now for well-known, Global Airways - Sandy is easily one of the best and with a great understanding of the airline industry, pilot selection, and management we couldn't think of anyone better to propose this important question too.

If you are looking to position yourself in the best possible way for a long and successful career in aviation, Sandy is the man to listen to! 👨🏼‍✈️

Sandy's career started in the South African Airforce from 1982 to 1989, he then continued on to Comair in 1989 till he resigned in 1991. He moved into South African Airways from 1991 all the way through to 2018 where he moved from Chief Standards Pilot, Chief Pilot to Head of Flight Operations.

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