{"id":183273,"date":"2025-04-17T15:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/?p=183273"},"modified":"2025-04-17T15:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:47:01","slug":"baa-training-agrees-five-year-pilot-partnership-with-qatar-airways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/industry-news\/baa-training-agrees-five-year-pilot-partnership-with-qatar-airways\/","title":{"rendered":"BAA Training agrees five-year pilot partnership with Qatar Airways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAA Training will provide pilot training for Qatar Airways under a new five-year agreement signed with the leading Gulf Carrier.<\/p>\n<p>The Avia Solutions Group division has agreed to deliver Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) training for up to 150 cadets annually, with the first group beginning in April 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Marijus Ravoitis, chief executive of BAA Training, said: \u201cPartnering with Qatar Airways Group is a defining milestone for BAA Training, and one we accept with great pride and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith our deep MPL expertise and an integrated, all-inclusive training solution, we are committed to delivering exceptional results at scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis agreement not only reflects the trust Qatar Airways Group has placed in us but also establishes the foundation for a strong, long-term partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Qatar Airways chief flight operations officer, Clifford Chetcuti, added: \u201cFlight training is the first step to be eligible to navigate the skies, marking this partnership an important collaboration between Qatar Airways and BAA Training.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe invest significantly in cultivating expertise amongst our esteemed roster of pilots that will uphold and expand our extensive network.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to equipping our pilots with top tier training that will ensure our cadets graduate with competencies required for proficient and secured flying operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BAA Training \u00a0will deliver airline-tailored, competency-based MPL training, ensuring cadets master both technical skills and the core competencies required for safe and proficient operations.<\/p>\n<p>Training will include theoretical instruction, single-engine flight training, multi-engine practice on FNPT II devices, and Type Rating on A320 full flight simulators and FTD Level 2 devices.<\/p>\n<p>Upon graduation, cadets will be fully qualified to step directly into first officer roles with Qatar Airways, entering the flight deck equipped with industry-leading preparation and career security.<\/p>\n<p>Training will be delivered at BAA Training\u2019s facilities in Lithuania and Spain. 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