Redbird academy partners with Airbus to train pilots on A320 aircraft

New Delhi: Redbird flight training academy has partnered with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to provide pilot training to its students on A320 aircraft, according to a statement on Wednesday.

"As per the contract, Airbus will deliver the jet orientation course (JOC) and multi-crew cockpit co-operation (MCC) -- theory and full flight simulator (FFS) sessions -- to the students," the joint statement noted.

The training will be provided by Airbus-approved instructors at the Airbus India Training Centre (AITC) in Gurugram, starting August 29, it mentioned.

Students holding commercial pilot license (CPL) with a valid medical certificate will be eligible to enrol for the course that will run for a period of 60 days, it said.

Candidates will be awarded a certificate from Airbus upon completion of the course, it mentioned.

"According to Airbus Global Market Forecast 2022, India will need additional 34,000 pilots over the next 20 years. Our training centre already offers comprehensive and highly customised training programmes for pilots, maintenance crew and engineers," Edward Delahaye, Head of Customer Accounts, Airbus India and South Asia.