CAE customizes helicopter pilot training curricula...
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3/5/2013 10:55:00 AM
CAE customizes helicopter pilot training curricula for offshore oil and gas operations
Las Vegas, USA, March 5, 2013- (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) - CAE today
announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI)
Heli-Expo conference that it has significantly enhanced pilot
training for helicopter operators serving the oil and gas market,
customizing aircraft training curricula for offshore
operations.
Working with partner CHC Helicopters, CAE subject matter experts
have integrated offshore elements of standard operating procedures,
checklists and other operational requirements not typically taught
in initial and recurrent pilot training. The customization thus far
includes pilot training programs for Eurocopter AS332L, L1, L2, and
EC225 Super Puma models, as well as the Sikorsky S76C+, S76C++ and
S92 models.
"CAE has raised the bar on tailored training for offshore
operations," said Brian Clegg, VP Resources and Operations, CHC
Global Operations. "And in addition to our original locations
serving Canada and the North Sea, CAE is expanding its footprint to
support our crews in South America and Asia Pacific. They are
the only training company building offshore role training capacity
to support a global operation such as ours."
"The CHC-CAE training model is the most comprehensive in the
industry with both leading technology and instructional
methodology," said Jeff Roberts, CAE Group President, Civil
Simulation Products, Training and Services. "Through the curricula,
CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulators, and highly experienced
instructors, we enable helicopter operators to enhance safety and
operational efficiency every day."
CAE acquired CHC's training resources two years ago. Under the
long-term partnership agreement, CAE trains about 2,000 CHC pilots
and maintenance engineers annually. Training is also provided to
third-party operators.
CAE is a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for
civil aviation and defence. The company employs approximately 8,000
people at more than 100 sites and training locations in
approximately 30 countries. CAE offers civil aviation, military and
helicopter training services in more than 45 locations worldwide
and trains approximately 100,000 crew members yearly. In addition,
the CAE Oxford Aviation Academy offers training to aspiring pilot
cadets in 11 CAE-operated flight schools. CAE's business is
diversified, ranging from the sale of simulation products to
providing comprehensive services such as training and aviation
services, integrated enterprise solutions, in-service support and
crew sourcing. The company applies simulation expertise and
operational experience to help customers enhance safety, improve
efficiency, maintain readiness and solve challenging problems. CAE
is now leveraging its simulation capabilities in new markets such
as healthcare and mining. www.cae.com
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CAE contacts:
Nathalie Bourque, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global
Communications, +1-514-734-5788, nathalie.bourque@cae.com
Trade media - Civil
aviation: Rick
Adams, Senior Manager, Marketing
Communications - Civil Aviation,
+1-214-864-5409, rick.adams@cae.com
Investor relations: Andrew Arnovitz, Vice
President, Investor Relations and Strategy, +1-514-734-5760, andrew.arnovitz@cae.com
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