Singapore Flying Faculty (SFC), an initiative owned and operated by Singapore Airways, has formally launched its new pilot coaching college in New South Wales.
The SFC opened on the Worldwide Flight Coaching amenities at Tamworth Regional Airport, with NSW Premier Chris Minns saying that this funding represents the expansion and worth of regional Australia as an aviation epicenter.
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“Singapore Flying Faculty is a first-rate instance of the worldwide funding alternatives regional NSW has to supply,” Minns stated.
“This state-of-the-art coaching facility cements Tamworth’s place as one of many main pilot coaching hubs within the nation and can assist create expert jobs and ship long-term financial advantages for Tamworth and the broader area for years to come back.”
The brand new coaching college in Tamworth builds on SFC’s long-standing pilot coaching operations in Western Australia, and is ready to develop steadily over the following 5 years.
Since opening in April 2025, the varsity has already begun shaping the following era of pilots, welcoming an preliminary consumption of 20 cadets; By the top of the 12 months, 32 cadets had efficiently accomplished their coaching.
“Singapore Flying Faculty’s new purpose-built college in Tamworth will strengthen Singapore Airways’ pilot coaching capabilities,” stated Singapore Airways Senior Vice President Flight Operations and Chairman of SFC, Captain Eugene Antoni.
“By rising coaching capability, we are able to proceed offering an distinctive studying setting for our cadets, and assist a robust pipeline of future aviation professionals.”
The faculty supplies college students with knowledgeable coaching setting, together with a fleet of 4 Cessna 172 plane, a devoted flight simulator, and newly refurbished lodging.
Mayor of Tamworth, Russell Webb, has emphasised how Tamworth will not be solely the best place for the SFC’s operations, however for potential college students to develop and strengthen their aviation profession.
“With over 300 beneficial flying days yearly, Tamworth is the best setting for cadets trying to take off of their aviation careers,” Webb stated.
“I look ahead to seeing the event within the area’s aviation capabilities and seeing Tamworth play an element within the business’s progress and success.”
