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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Thirty five beneficiaries out of the 75 shortlisted in the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Aviation Resuscitation Scheme who are now pilots have commenced specialised training to guarantee their type-rating as private/commercial pilots.
According to a statement from the PAP office yesterday, the training is taking place at the world class Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The exercise begun on Monday November 20, with 35 cadet officers who are to be type-rated in a variety of aircraft equipment ranging from B737 Classic, ERJ-145, and ATR-72.
Also, some of the cadets are to undergo instrument rating in rotary wing aircraft.
“Indeed, this is an outstanding milestone achieved under the current leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
“It will be recalled that the Interim Administrator of the PAP, Maj. Gen Barry Ndiomu (rtd), had doggedly pursued the quality implementation of the PAP Aviation Rescucitation Program.
“His vision to develop human capacities in strategic industries that command global relevance and far reaching opportunities has always taken center stage.
“The PAP carefully profiled and selected ALT Academy and Sim Aero Training Limited, both in Johannesburg South Africa, as preferred trainers for the above stated Programs.
“The first batch of cadets who recently arrived South Africa were super excited about the revival of their careers by the PAP and the opportunities that await them in the fast growing global aviation industry,” the statement added.
