An airline academy has chosen Bournemouth Airport for its second UK training centre.
Skyborne says the expansion will help meet the growing demand for airline pilots in this country, Europe and the rest of the world.
In addition to Bournemouth, the company also has facilities at Gloucestershire Airport – its UK base – and in Vero Beach, Florida.
The new training centre will create ground and flight instructor career opportunities as well as maintenance and administrative roles in the South West.
Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne, said: “Since Skyborne’s inception, we have steadily grown trainee enrolment numbers and airline partnerships.
“This expansion has led Skyborne to develop and launch its second UK base.
“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.”
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.
“Having worked with Lee at Bournemouth Airport before I joined Skyborne, I know our trainees and staff will thoroughly enjoy the lifestyle and experience this location has to offer.”
Initially, the 14,000 sq ft Bournemouth facility will focus on ATPL ground school and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR), with further training modules and programmes to follow.