Professional pilot training school Skyborne Airline Academy is opening a second UK training centre at Bournemouth Airport, adding to the academy’s current bases at Gloucestershire Airport and Vero Beach, Florida, USA.
Initially, the Bournemouth facility will focus on ATPL (airline pilot) ground school and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR), with further training modules and programmes to follow.
Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne, said, “Bournemouth Airport’s bustling commercial environment will give our trainees invaluable experience, developing them into well-rounded, highly skilled pilots ready for today’s airline industry.
“Supporting local economic growth, we will also be creating ground and flight instructor career opportunities, as well as maintenance and administrative roles in the South West.”
Carla Booth, UK Commercial Director, Skyborne, added, “Our decision to invest in a new training centre reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality pilot training globally. With Bournemouth Airport home to airlines including TUI, Ryanair and Jet2.com, it will serve as a stable and strategic base for our airline programmes and future growth.”
