Here you can find all recent VDV press releases in chronological order.
15 flying schools coordinate their interests at 18 German locations
With effect from 1 December 2009, the VPS Verkehrspilotenschule Berlin GmbH has joined the Verband Deutscher Verkehrsfliegerschulen (VDV). By admitting the VPS, the VDV gains a member which is well established in the training market and expands its range of training offers for airline pilots at an attractive location in the eastern territories of the republic.
Association chairman Udo Harter is pleased that the increasing number of flying schools nationwide allows candidates to take up pilot training close to home. „Anyone training to be a pilot at one of our 15 locations will later be available for aviation at the right time”, Harter continues. The cyclical developments in the commercial aviation market have shown that, in times of crisis, beginning a two-year pilot training can be an advantage.
The VDV has represented the interests of German flying schools since 1992, offering commercial flight training courses (ATPL). The VDV aims to ensure high-quality cockpit training in accordance with German aviation standards. The schools’ teaching programs include theoretical lessons (also as distance leaning course), practical flight procedure, crew coordination training and, most recently, also MPL training. All 15 flying schools are JAR-FCL approved and comply with the EU-wide regulations and requirements for the training and licensing of pilots.
As before, most junior pilots complete their professional airline pilot’s training at one of the VDV affiliated schools.
Udo Harter has been appointed as new leader of the VDV − Verband Deutscher Verkehrsfliegerschulen
Udo Harter, Managing Director and Head of Training of the Südwestdeutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule FFH with training facilities in Stuttgart and Freiburg, has taken over the rotating presidency of the VDV. At the Association's annual general meeting he has been elected unanimously to lead the VDV for the next few years pursuant to the Articles of Association.
Harter, a founder member of the VDV in 1992, will succeed to the presidency of Christian Käufer. After seven years of successful lobbying, Käufer steps down from the helm of the Association. With Belinda Stöber, Managing Director of the Schwabenflug flight school, for the first time a woman has been elected deputy-president of the VDV. She succeeds Dr. Günter Kotzor, the former office holder. Both Harter and Stöber were installed during a membership meeting held on 5th October 2009.
The VDV represents the interests of those German flight schools carrying out ATPL training courses. It is the goal of the association to ensure a high quality cockpit training which meets the standards set by the European aviation industry.
„By combining and consolidating existing competencies and expertise in the area of pilot licensing our member schools provide high qualified and reputable training courses in Germany”, emphasises the new president. Harter announced to build on his predecessor' accomplishments and to push the Association forward.
VDV expands its training locations: Pilot training courses are available at 17 locations in Germany now.
The Verband Deutscher Verkehrsfliegerschulen (VDV) approved membership of the Mannheim based LGM Mannheim flight school at the General Assembly held on October 5th, 2009. Thus, 14 VDV affiliated flight schools will now be coordinating their teaching programs all of which are designed toward the specific needs of the market. „With the LGM joining the association the training opportunities offered at the German locations will get even more attractive to prospective flight students and, at the same time, strengthen our aeronautical competence that derives from the experienced network of partners”, Udo Harter, president of the VDV, welcomes the new member. Synergies achieved through the regular exchange of know-how and experience could be used to optimise and secure the quality standard of the pilot training, Harter goes on.
Since 1992 the VDV has been representing the interests of those German flight schools offering commercial flight training courses (ATPL). The VDV aims to ensure a high-quality cockpit training in accordance with the German aviation standards. The schools' teaching programs encompass theoretical lessons (also as distance leaning course), practical flight procedure and, most recently, also a MPL training. All 14 flight schools carry JAR-FCL approval thus complying with the EU-wide regulations and requirements for the training and licensing of pilots.
A vast majority of all junior pilots still take training at one of the VDV affiliated schools. The cyclical development of the commercial aviation market has shown that especially in periods of economic downturn the decision to start a two-year pilot training can be of advantage. Those starting a course right now could be available by the time pilots might be sought after again, Harter explains.
Extensive information on pilot training courses is available at www.verkehrsfliegerschulen.de and on the school’s individual websites indicated on the homepage of the VDV. Since August 2009 applicants not being in command of the German language have been invited to browse the English VDV site.
At an assembly held on 24th September 2008 the VDV approved membership of the Berlin-Brandenburg based ARDEX flight school. Thus the total number of flying schools that consolidate their know-how and coordinate their interests amounts to 13 now. „With the ARDEX flight school now joining the Association we managed to attract another strong partner with more than 18 years of experience in commercial and professional pilot training”, Christian Käufer, President of the VDV, comments on the second new membership this year, adding that „the new member will also act as a representative of the VDV in Berlin”.
Since 1992 the VDV has been the representative body of those German flight schools offering ATPL courses with the focus being on theoretical knowledge (also as distance leaning course), practical flight training as well as crew coordination. All training programs are characterised by a common statement of guaranteed high quality and carry JAR-FCL approval. Beyond that, all schools adhere to the European framework rules and comply with the EU-wide regulations and requirements for the training and licensing of pilots. The schools' Managing Director and Head of Training meet on a regular basis to discuss training-related matters and issues which often result in joint projects.
By now more than 60 percent of all junior pilots have completed their training with one of the VDV affiliated schools. The goal of the Association is to ensure a high-quality cockpit training in accordance with the German aviation standards. This is guaranteed by a training staff with many years of experience and training concepts that are designed toward the specific needs of the market and that meet the requirements of the aviation authorities.
Verband Deutscher Verkehrsfliegerschulen nimmt neues Mitglied auf Süddeutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule AFIT ergänzt Interessenverband
Since the Munich-based flight school AFIT GmbH has joined the VDV in 2008, the total number of German flight training schools that consolidate and coordinate their extensive know-how amounts to 12. „With the AFIT joining the VDV we managed to attract another strong Southern German flight training partner representing training-related interests and contributing to the expansion of the Association” Christian Käufer, President of the Association, comments on the decision.
Since 1992 the VDV has been representing the interests of those German flight schools offering an ATPL course with the focus being on theoretical knowledge (also as distance leaning course), practical flight procedure as well as crew coordination. All training programs are characterised by a common statement of guaranteed high quality and carry JAR-FCL approval. Beyond that, all schools adhere to the European framework rules and comply with the EU-wide regulations and requirements for the training and licensing of pilots. The schools' Managing Director and Head of Training meet on a regular basis to discuss training-related matters and issues which often result in joint projects.
By now more than 60 percent of all junior pilots have completed their training with one of the VDV affiliated schools. The goal of the Association is to ensure a high-quality cockpit training in accordance with the German aviation standard. This is guaranteed by a training staff with many years of experience and training concepts that are designed toward the specific needs of the market and that meet the requirements of the aviation authorities.
Der Verband deutscher Verkehrsfliegerschulen baut seinen hohen Standard in der Ausbildung von Nachwuchspiloten/-innen auch in diesem Jahr weiter aus.