If you’re a pilot or maintenance technician who’s lost your job due to the economic downturn, FlightSafety is here to help. This week, the training organization announced the new, trademarked Proficiency Protection Program, in which pilots and maintenance technicians can receive continuing training at no cost while they look for work. The program provides business-aircraft pilots with recurrent training if they become involuntarily unemployed and were under a Full Service contract with FSI at the time they lost their job. Similarly, maintenance technicians who were enrolled in FSI’s Master Technician program may receive the next course toward their Master Technician rating at no cost. Neither pilots nor technicians will be asked to reimburse FSI for the cost of the training once they find new employment, nor will they be required to enter into a new training contract with FSI. To be eligible, employees must have lost their job “due to staff reduction or job elimination” since January 1, 2009. Those who have been temporarily laid off, furloughed or lost their jobs for other reasons are not eligible. The program will remain in effect until December 31, 2009. Bruce Whitman, FlightSafety president and CEO said, “FlightSafety’s mission is to enhance aviation safety by providing professional training that helps to ensure our customers reach and maintain the highest level of proficiency. [The Proficiency Protection Program] further demonstrates our support for the business aviation community and commitment to enhance safety.” For more information about the program, go to flightsafety.com.
FlightSafety International Offers Training for ‘Downsized’ Pilots/Techs
Key Takeaways:
- FlightSafety has launched its "Proficiency Protection Program," offering free continuing training to business-aircraft pilots and maintenance technicians who have become involuntarily unemployed.
- Eligible pilots receive recurrent training if they were under a Full Service contract, and technicians get their next Master Technician course if enrolled in that program.
- To qualify, individuals must have lost their job due to staff reduction or job elimination since January 1, 2009, and will not be required to reimburse FlightSafety or enter new contracts.
- The program is temporary, remaining in effect until December 31, 2009, and aims to help professionals maintain proficiency and enhance aviation safety during unemployment.
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