DAE Flight Academy to commence 'first officer' training from March 30

Gearing up to welcome the first cohort of cadets by the end of March, 2008, the Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Flight Academy is rapidly gaining momentum, having already received its first aircraft and put in place operational faculty and staff.
In the run-up to its operational beginning, two Academy aircraft took to the skies recently, as four DAE University students – who won a familiarization flight as the prize for their research on environmental issues at the Dubai Air Show- completed their first light-plane experience. The aircraft will become their “classroom” once they enter the flight portion of their degree program.
Cadets with no previous experience in flight can acquire the knowledge and skills to become a first officer in only 12 to 14 months at the DAE Flight Academy. They will graduate with a Frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and two turbine type-ratings – qualifications that are in great demand from airlines in the region.

DAE Flight Academy’s frozen Airline Transport Pilot License is approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority and recognized internationally. It also complies with the Joint Aviation Regulations (JARs) being adopted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Bob Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of DAE said: “The aerospace sector in the region is booming. New airlines are being launched; airlines are increasing their fleet size and network; privatization is on the rise; airports in the GCC as well as India are undergoing major expansion. All these factors indicate an elevated demand for qualified industry professionals.”
26/03/08 ArabianBusiness.com (press release), United Arab Emirates