Partnership with AeroCadet

It is our pleasure to introduce our latest partnership with AeroCadet, a global leader in pilot training and aviation career planning.

AeroCadet is known for their extensive global reach and expertise in international pilot training, will be working closely with us to refer students for a comprehensive range of training programs.

Key Benefits of This Partnership:

  1. Global Influence in Aviation: By combining forces with AeroCadet, we are set to make a substantial impact on the worldwide aviation community, expanding our reach and influence.
  2. Comprehensive Training Spectrum: Students will now have access to a full spectrum of training programs, from initial flight training to advanced simulator-based type rating training.
  3. Expert Guidance and Resources: With the expertise of both Aerostar Type Ratings and AeroCadet, students will receive unparalleled guidance, resources, and support throughout their training journey.
  4. Realizing Dreams and Goals: This partnership is more than just training; it’s about helping aspiring pilots and aviation professionals realize their dreams and achieve their career goals with the best support system.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you.

Fly High,
P.S. Explore more about this partnership and how it can benefit your flight training journey by visiting our website https://aerostartyperatings.com and AeroCadet’s website at https://aerocadet.com/.

Celebrating Women in Aviation: Meet Julaisy Ramos, Manager of Maintenance Administration at Aerostar Training Services

The aviation industry has always been an exciting and challenging field, and it takes a committed and passionate person to truly  to succeed in it.

Julaisy Ramos, Manager of Maintenance Administration at Aerostar Training Services, is one of those people. She has worked her way up from an avionics technician to her current position, and is currently pursuing her private pilot certification. As we celebrate Women in Aviation Week, we take a closer look at Julaisy’s journey and her experiences in the aviation industry.

Julaisy’s love for aviation began early, with a fascination for the sound of turbines and the feeling of taking off. Although no one in her family had any background in aviation, Julaisy knew that it was the field she wanted to pursue. After graduating from high school, she originally wanted to join the Airforce to become a rescuer who jumps out of planes. However, she ultimately decided to study avionics technology, which eventually led her to Aerostar.

Throughout her journey, Julaisy has had the support of mentors and teachers who have helped her grow and succeed in the industry. One of her mentors, David Ramos, motivated her to continue in the industry and introduced her to Aerostar. At Aerostar, she has had many teachers who have helped her understand aviation concepts and she has worked with a great team who has supported her through the challenges.

For Julaisy, the best part of her job is seeing the smiles on the faces of those who come to Aerostar for the first time to use the full-scale simulator, as well as the smiles of pilots when they complete their certifications. She enjoys being a part of an industry that provides an important service and helps people achieve their goals.

Julaisy is also working on obtaining her private pilot certification, and while her initial goal is personal, she has not ruled out the idea of becoming a commercial pilot in the future. For anyone considering a career in aviation, Julaisy advises that it is a beautiful field, but it requires a lot of effort, dedication, and sacrifice. However, she believes that the reward is worth it, and that the feeling of flying is worth any sacrifice.

For those mentoring women in aviation, Julaisy’s advice is to keep going until you surpass society’s perspectives. She encourages aspiring aviators to be willing to learn, and to allow others with more experience to train and guide them. In the end, she believes that with hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn, anyone can succeed in the aviation industry.

Julaisy’s story is a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. She has overcome challenges and worked her way up in the aviation industry, and she continues to pursue her passion for flying. Her experiences can inspire others to pursue their own dreams, and her advice can guide others in their own journeys. We are proud to have Julaisy on our team at Aerostar, and we celebrate her and all women in aviation.

P8 Poseidon CCQ Course for ATP and B737 Type

P8 Poseidon CCQ Course will proudly serve Naval Aviators by helping them obtain both their ATP and B737 type rating.

Cross Crew Qualification CCQ: is a process which allows a pilot who is qualified on the P-8 Poseidon to meet fast track experience requirements of the B737 type rating course.

And it is VA approved too!!!

B737 NG “Combo” ATP-CTP + Upgrade + ATP

For pilots looking to obtain their ATP and B737NG type who are already qualified on the P-8 Poseidon.

Duration – This course can be completed in 11 to 14 days and includes:

  • Aircraft distant learning program hosted by CPaT (28 hrs.)
  • 5 days of ground school – lecture and CBT (38 hrs.)
  • 4 hrs. level 5 flight training device per crew
  • 12 hrs. level D full flight simulator per crew
  • A practical exam including oral and simulator check administered by in-house Evaluator (Sim 4 to 6 hrs.per crew)

 

Applicants must possess either an FAA Private or Commercial Pilot  License with Multi-engine (non-centerline thrust) and Instrument ratings, or an ATP.

The ATP certificate will be issued upon completion of this course for those who meet all regulatory requirements.

Ready to get started?

Call an admissions advisor at 407-888-9011 or write to [email protected] for details!

Foreign Flight Students - Get Your TSA- AFSP

Flight Training for Foreign Students – Apply for your TSA AFSP!

Flight Training for Foreign Students

Hello and welcome.

My name is Mark Andrews, and I’m the Pilot Services Coordinator for AeroStar Training Services. Today, I’d like to talk with you guys about our TSA AFSP for our foreign students. TSA AFSP is Transportation Security Administration Alien Flight Student Program.

This is designed to facilitate our foreign students with their training here at AeroStar, and it’s also required by the FAA.

The first thing is to go to the website, which is FlightSchoolCandidates.gov and make a profile. This is where you can upload all of your pertinent documentation in order to facilitate your training here at AeroStar.

Whereas our US students will just use their passport and their driver’s license.

In any case, we’re looking forward to working with you!  See you in the cockpit!

Ready to apply to AeroStar?

Find our Application here.

Rent 172 in Kissimmee!

Rent our 172 in Kissimmee – A Fantastic Way to Build Time!

Aerostar is a flight school in Kissimmee, Florida. Our 172 is available for students and others who need to fulfill you currency requirements, brush up on specific skills, build time toward a goal or milestone.

Or, if you’re feeling the need to just GO SOMEWHERE!  Kissimmee is wonderful, but it’s also crowded.  It’s great to take a friend or two, get above the noise and traffic!

Rent 172 in Kissimmee!

 

Rent this 172 Skyhawk for  $149/hour,  wet!

Our beautiful Cessna 172 Skyhawk is known as the “perfect trainer  aircraft” for good reasons!

The high wing gives you great ground visibility for pilot and passengers, it handles easily, and it’s familiar to so many people who had their initial training in a 172.  And this one is ready to take you anywhere you want to go!

This Skyhawk Features:

  • 172S Model (180 horsepower)
  • 53 gallon fuel tanks
  • Brand new Garmin G5 ADI and HSI
  • Brand new Garmin GNX 375 Touchscreen moving map
  • Full IFR certification
  • KAP 140 2 Axis Autopilot

Fun Places to Fly Near Kissimmee:

Since Aerostar is a Flight School in Florida, our instructors and students have some great “inside information” about some local destinations. Here are a few suggestions:

 

 

Rent this 172 at Kissimmee Airport

Let’s go somewhere!   Call 407-888-9011 to reserve your time.

Why become a flight instructor?

WHY BECOME A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR?

When you speak with someone who was a flight instructor in the 1990s, you find that their experience was radically different from the experience that an instructor today enjoys.

 

Back in the day, flight instructors often had to sweep the hangar, “sell” prospects on discovery flights, work strange hours, or drive long distances from airport to airport to accommodate the rare student. Today, it’s a different ball game.

This past May, the Washington Post reported that Pilot-Hungry Airlines are Raiding Flight Schools. As more and more senior airline Captains and First Officers retire from major airlines due to the FAA-mandated age limit of 65 years, professional pilots from all walks of life are being recruited to backfill the ranks. Regional airlines often give hiring and retention bonuses of up to $50,000 to new recruits. In years past, a Flight Instructor would often have to work for years in a myriad of flying roles before he or she got the opportunity to fly a turboprop or turbojet powered aircraft for a small airline or freight company. Even when they did land a job with a regional airline, it was at a wage that would surprise most people not familiar with the industry at that time. Today, Instructors are being hired away as soon as their FAA licensing and flight time requirements are met. They are being paid a liveable wage from day one and have bright prospects for their future.

We offer the best CFII and  CFI instruction Florida!

 

CFI instruction Florida

At AeroStar we understand the industry is changing rapidly and accordingly, the value of our flight instructors.

Our culture of high quality training and professional mentorship is how we’ve earned our reputation over the past ten years.

Aspiring pilots can begin their training with Aerostar – from their initial discovery flight through their private pilot rating, instrument, multiengine, commercial, ATP-CTP certification, and of course, type ratings; all at one campus location.

Students who invest in their training with us will be considered to fit our growing family of CFIs.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Invest in initial flight training with AeroStar.
  2. Earn your Private Pilot rating, and continue to earn your instrument, multiengine, commercial and CFI ratings.
  3. Apply, and be selected for, one of our respected CFI positions with a starting salary of $45,000 per year.
  4. Help other students learn as you build loggable flight hours toward your career goals!
  5. After one year of distinguished service, you’ll earn a $5000 retention bonus, plus our world-class Type Rating Training (your choice – A320 or B737)

You’ll leave AeroStar with the best possible training, PLUS valuable job experience working with an amazing team.  

Aerostar has long been known as a leading provider for ATP-CTP certification, as well as the popular Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 type ratings.  These two aircraft types are widely used by airlines in the United States as well as international markets.

AeroStar is one of the very first organizations in which a student can travel the whole journey from aspiring pilot taking a discovery flight, to working CFI building time and earning a good salary, to an ATP-CTP rated airline first officer candidate with a A320 or b737 type rating.  

Student Spotlight – Australian Fast-Tracks His Airline Career at AeroStar!

Aussie Chris Cain recently earned his A320 Type Rating at AeroStar, and talks about his experience here.
Australian A320 Pilot Chris CainI started my flight training at Lilydale Flight School approx. 40km out of Melbourne city in the state of Victoria, Australia back in 2007. I gained my student pilot license and was able to fly solo one week prior to my 17th birthday. After working as an avionics technician on helicopters for the army for 6 years, I continued with my pilot training in Darwin in the Northern Territory. I completed my commercial pilots license over 2015-2017 and gained a lot of exposure to outback charter flying during my time there. The aircraft I predominantly flew were the Cessna models 172, 182 and 210. I completed a multi engine endorsement and instrument rating back down in Melbourne as necessary to advance my career towards the end of 2017, flying a Beechcraft Travel Air. Soon after completing this training I also finished all Airline Transport Pilot License exams and I was looking at completing a type rating course on a heavy jet aircraft soon after to gain a further advancement of being hired by an airline in a first officer position. 
 
I looked around online for several type rating courses overseas due to the high pricing of Type Ratings in Australia and decided on AeroStar after taking a friends advice due to his good experience and recommendation of AeroStar. I decided on the Airbus A320 aircraft as I wanted to work in an airline in south east Asia where Airbus aircraft are more dominant. AeroStar also offered a very fast paced and inexpensive type rating which suited both my financial and time limited situation. 
 
My experience with AeroStar was very positive as the focus was learning all the systems of the aircraft whilst at the same time understanding the operations required by both the First Officer and Captain positions, which allowed a faster paced training period. I also got the chance to meet many captains and first officer pilots that were already operating the Airbus A320 or similar Heavy Jet aircraft, allowing a better insight into how different Airlines in different parts of the world operate. This also provided great contacts for future career opportunities outside my initial choice of south east Asia as a starting location for airline employment. The instructors at AeroStar had a wealth of experience both on the Airbus A320 and also other heavy jet aircraft including many Boeing models. I found that a large majority of the staff were currently working for airlines in the USA and had also previously worked overseas. I got to experience training with 6 different instructors, both during the ground school and simulator components, which offered different tips and training styles allowing me to choose an operating style which best suited my learning abilities, being a more practical and hands on method.
 
In total I spent 26 days studying the Airbus a320 type rating and came out with a very good understanding of the aircraft which will be built upon when employed by an airline. Three weeks after finishing with AeroStar I moved to Phnom Penh, Cambodia as my first destination for seeking employment and currently have an interview set up  next week in Vietnam with a flagship airline there.
In all, AeroStar has greatly increased my employment opportunities and has furthered my professional development as a pilot. 

RAA Convention Update – Future Pilot Career Outlook

We recently returned from the RAA convention and are very encouraged about the career outlook and prospects for pilots starting airline careers.

The Regional Airlines (members of the RAA) are an important career step for many of AeroStar’s former students as they graduate to legacy carriers and wide-body pilot positions. Advancing through the ranks at a regional airline can set you apart from other candidates applying for Captain or First Officer positions at larger, more prestigious carriers.

Many regional airlines have realized that they need to provide additional incentives to attract quality candidates. Those incentives may come in the form of sign-on bonuses, training opportunities, and other incentives that make these positions more attractive than they may have been in the past.

Sunny Skies Forecasted for B737 & A320 Family of Aircraft

Boeing launched its B737 family of jets in 1964, and since then the company has snagged over 13,000 firm orders for the plane. Airbus launched its competitor single-aisle, narrow-body family, the A320, in March 1984 and claims over 12,000 orders since the A320’s launch. The huge success and high demand for these two aircraft is only increasing.

Narrow-bodies dominate, and continue to be the fastest growing and largest segment of new aircraft orders. The fight is between the B737 family and the A320 will require 26,730 aircraft over the next 20 years. About 35 % of the single-aisle aircraft are expected to be acquired by Low Cost Carriers.

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Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 families are and will remain the most popular aircraft types in the world in the foreseeable future, followed by Boeing 777 and Airbus 330. However, the regional jet market is likely to face a 20% decline by 2020, maintaining the trend at least till 2030, according to Boeing.

The airlines will be naturally forced to expand their cooperation with training organizations like AeroStar Training Services in Orlando, Florida who have special type rating programs for the Boeing 737 & Airbus A320 family of aircraft.