Singapore Flying College and Singapore Airlines invest in second Lear 45 Full Flight Simulator

The Singapore Flying College and Singapore Airlines have invested in a second Lear 45 Full Flight Simulator, which is set to boost the Queensland college’s numbers by an additional 120 cadets every year.

The Lear 45 Full Flight Simulator provides the college with a replicated commercial jet environment with an approximate degree of accuracy of 99%. The first of the two simulators was installed in early 2002 and has been functioning at capacity for over twelve months, necessitating the installation of a second model.

Regional Vice President for Singapore Airlines and Director of the Singapore Flying College, Mr. Paul Tan, said the airline is proud of its association with the college, as training facilities such as this are crucial to the future of commercial aviation.

“Singapore Airlines recognises that these cadet pilots are the future of our industry. We pride ourselves on employing the highest calibre of talent and it is imperative that training facilities such as this exist to ensure our standards are maintained.”

Captain Leiw Kwok Wah, General Manager of the Singapore Flying College, said the additional simulator will provide a cost effective and safe option to conduct training that cannot be undertaken in a normal aircraft, ensuring cadets are well-skilled in safety procedures in a host of different environs and weather scenarios.

“The expense of training a pilot in the Lear 45 Full Flight Simulator is one fifth of the cost of using a real plane. The simulator is built from genuine jet components, making it an authentic replica and logistically easy to service and repair.”

The Maroochydore Branch is a vital part of the Singapore Flying College’s Cadet Training Program. It is here that cadet pilots complete their transition to main fleet commercial aircraft pilots, after extensive training programs in Singapore and Jandakot, Western Australia.

Since inception in August 2002, the Maroochydore College has graduated 470 Cadet Pilots through the Advanced Jet Pilot Training Course and 48 Senior First Officers through the Command Development Training Program for parent company, Singapore Airlines.

Following intensive training, almost all cadets of the college are recruited and sponsored by Singapore Airlines, with guaranteed employment on successful completion of their two-and-a-half year training period.

The introduction of a second full flight simulator to Singapore Flying College, Maroochydore also necessitated the installation of a second simulator hall.

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