LONDON, Ontario - The International Test Pilots School (ITPS) in London, Ontario, and Honeywell in Phoenix announced that they have partnered to launch a new hybrid flight test training program. Honeywell Aerospace’s Flight Test team will be the first to enroll in the program, which combines online coursework with hands-on training.
ITPS developed the Hybrid Industry Training Solutions for Flight Test Teams program to enhance productivity, reduce training costs, and minimize time away from the workplace while maintaining flight test safety standards. The 18-month course includes instructor-led online theory sessions and practical exercises using ITPS’s aircraft and simulators. Participants will complete a final capstone project at their flight test center.
"We listened to the aerospace industry and designed a syllabus that directly addresses the need for effective and efficient flight test team training," said Dave Lohse, chief executive officer at ITPS. "As a world-class provider of flight test education, ITPS is committed to delivering innovative training solutions that balance industry demands with professional development. The Hybrid Industry Training Solutions program delivers high-quality training while minimizing disruptions to our customers’ critical flight test operations. By embracing this program, Honeywell is demonstrating its strong commitment to excellence and is equipping its teams with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience needed to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the aerospace industry."
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Honeywell’s Flight Test team will enroll the first two candidates in the inaugural course this fall. The Hybrid Flight Test course will take approximately 18 months to complete.
"Our collaboration with ITPS marks a significant step forward in advancing an industry-first flight test training program," said Bill Lee, senior director of Flight Test Operations at Honeywell Aerospace. "The new training program will ensure Honeywell's Flight Test professionals remain at the forefront of flight-testing standards and innovation so we can continue to bring cutting-edge aerospace products to the market for our customers."
The new ITPS program is designed to strengthen https://www.militaryaerospace.com/commercial-aerospace, conducting and reporting skills through a combination of instructor-led online theory courses and hands-on exercises using the school’s diverse aircraft and simulator fleet. The program will culminate in a capstone project for the course participants at the customer’s flight test center.
