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ASG ranks as one of the top rated training organisations in Europe as voted by students

1/1/2022

ASG is proud to go in to 2022 as one of Europe's top rated aviation training organisations as voted by student Pilots.

According to the Pilot Network, ASG is regarded as one of Europe's top rated training providers. Student pilots use this website to read candid and valid student reviews prior to choosing where to complete elements of their flight training.

You can visit the Pilot Network here.

ASG’s Founder, Diarmuid O’Riordan, has signed a historic partnership to create Europe’s first electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft Approved Pilot Training Organisation, VertX Aero.

1/12/2021

We’re proud to announce that ASG’s Founder, Diarmuid O’Riordan, has signed a historic partnership with VectorCap and AvTrain to create Europe’s first electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft Approved Pilot Training Organisation, VertX Aero.

Pictured at the official launch event at the Dubai Airshow are (L-R) Leo Clancy, CEO Enterprise Ireland, Hugo MacNulty, Principal VectorCap, Julie Garland, CEO Avtrain, An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD, Diarmuid O’Riordan, Founder ASG, Ambassador Aidan Cronin, UAE and Alan O’Mahony, International Market Advisor, MENA, Enterprise Ireland.

ASG’s Founder, Diarmuid O’Riordan, added: “This historic agreement heralds in a new era of Pilot training. VertXAero will become a key enabler for the future safe use of electric urban air mobility through robust Pilot training. This organisation combines the strengths of our three organisations which already have proven track records, and industry-wide recognition, as leading approved providers of quality aviation training, compliance and oversight, and commercial development and growth. We now look forward to working hand in hand with regulators across the world to assist with the development of new regulations, safety risk management and compliance protocols, operational procedures, Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions, and robust training courses to support the safe introduction of electric urban air mobility, and to become the industry’s leading training provider in this new, innovative, and environmentally friendly era of urban air transportation”.

You can follow all of the latest developments at VertXAero by following our social media profiles or visiting our website:

Website: https://www.VertX.aero
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertxaero
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VertXAero
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VertX_Aero
Instagram: https://www.instagram/vertxaero

ASG conducts Search & Rescue tasking course for the Irish Coastguard

26/11/2021

The ASG team are proud to have delivered an intensive two-week (8th - 19th November) Search and Rescue (SAR) Aviation Tasking & Co-ordination course to our partners at the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG).

The aim of the course was to provide in-depth theoretical knowledge in subjects relevant to SAR Aviation Tasking and Co-ordination (SATaC). Some of the subjects included: Operational Risk Management, Meteorology, Navigation and map-reading, Principles of Flight / Mass & Balance, Flight Planning, Air Law, Communications, Operational Procedures, Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM), SAR Operations, Fatigue Risk Management and Flight Time Limitations.

We are very proud to be assisting Ireland's front line services with critical training of this nature. The Irish Coast Guard which co-ordinates all Search and Rescue (SAR) services for Ireland 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. This was also the first time in over 18 months that we have delivered this course "in-class", at the Department of Transport, having delivered it remotely since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

#IRCG #ASG #SATAC #SAR #Helicopter

Calendar giveaway competition by ASG in aid of St. Vincent De Paul (SVP)

15/11/2021

We have purchased 50 x fantastic A3 calendar featuring stunning aviation photography from “Irish Air Spectacular“ for a competition giveaway in aid of St. Vincent De Paul!

These pictures come from a lavish new hardback book of air-to-air photography in Ireland. Both the calendar and the book would make an ideal Christmas gift.

Irish Air Spectacular is a unique collection of spectacular aviation photography captured over Ireland. We are giving these calendars away to the first 50 people who register below. Featuring the work of renowned aviation photographer Frank Grealish and others, these images offer a unique air-to-air perspective of flight against the backdrop of our island.

Sales of the Irish Air Spectacular book and calendar have raised €35,000 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland to date and we are proud to play our part in spreading the word for this really important Irish charity.

If you are not one of the lucky ones to win a free copy, you can also order them online here.

About St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) was founded in Ireland in 1844. It is the largest voluntary charitable organisation in Ireland.

During its history it has helped people in need through a Famine, a Civil War, a War of Independence, two World Wars and several economic recessions.

Their focus is on practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person-to-person contact by a unique system of family visitation and seeking to achieve social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens.

In addition to providing direct assistance to those in need, caring for the homeless, providing social housing, operating holiday homes and other social support activities, the Society promotes community self-sufficiency, enabling people to help themselves. Any assistance offered by the Society is given in a non-judgemental spirit , based on the needs of the individual or family seeking help.

The Society respects the dignity of those who contact us, offering assistance and advice when sought, maintaining their dignity while assisting them towards long-term self-sufficiency in a relationship of friendship, trust and confidentiality.

Competition rules

Entrants must follow either our Instagram page here or our Facebook page here.
Entrants must like the update announcing this competition.
One entry per household.
Delivery to Ireland only.
Fill out the form below.
The first 50 valid competition entries will receive their calendar in the post in time for Christmas.
Competition is now closed.

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ASG will be attending the Dubai Airshow 2021 for an exciting announcement about an innovative partnership which will herald in a new era of Pilot training

2/11/2021

ASG will be attending the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 16th to make a very exciting announcement about a new partnership which will herald in a new era of innovation in Pilot training.

You’ll find us at the “Irish Aviation House” chalet which is hosted by Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s innovation and trade agency. The chalet’s prime position on the runway at Dubai World Central airport not only offers the best views of the Airshow, but will also allow us to meet key industry partners as we look to train the Pilots of tomorrow, today.

The Airshow is primed to be a strong catalyst for the sector to convene and fuel business opportunities at a time when airlines are preparing for a strong rebound as well as acting as a meeting point where partners are coming together to support one another on the global stage and to play their part in the global economic recovery.

#ASG #ASGATO #DWC #DXB #DubaiAirshow2021 #Dubai #EnterpriseIreland #Trade #Innovation #Pilottraining #AirlinePilot #Pilot #Flighttraining #Crew #Training #EASA #Irishinnovation

ASG’s hybrid classroom concept in action with our Italian students

1/11/2021

We we were delighted to recently see our hybrid classroom in action! We welcomed two of our Italian students on-site in Dublin for their ATPL revision classes while two of our other Italian students logged in remotely from Italy.

We provide our ATPL students with the ultimate flexibility when choosing how they would like to attend their ATPL revision classes with us. They can attend your revision classes physically, remotely, or both.

For our remote learners, we have invested significantly in technology and training to ensure the most effective possible remote learning environment for those who decide to attend classes in this way. In order to ensure a fantastic classroom experience, our classroom is equipped with 4K definition webcams, RØDE broadcast quality microphones, a dedicated instructor login station, and a classroom facing flat-screen display where the faces of those attending remotely will even be displayed to the students who are attending physically so that everyone feels part of our classroom environment. We have conducted a lot of research in trying to improve the student experience and out instructors have received specific training in the delivery of training to a hybrid audience i.e. with some students physically attending and others attending remotely.

Each one of our ATPL instructors are selected for their practical industry experience and expertise in their theoretical domains. While many ATO's use their day-to-day flight instructors for ATPL instruction, by using subject matter experts (directly from industry) we can focus on providing the highest quality of training. We hire directly from the aviation industry and our instructors include: current airline pilots, type rating instructors, aircraft and avionics technicians, human factors specialists, military pilot instructors, aeronautical engineers, and air traffic controllers.

#ASG #ASGATO #Crewlife #Pilottraining #Italia #StudentPilot #AirlinePilot #Groundschool #EASA #TraineePilot #ATPL #ATPLs #ATPLtheory #ATPLexams #Airline #Flying #Pilot #FlyinginIreland #OnlineATPL #DistanceLearning #Hybridclassroom #VirtualATPL #award #aviationschooloftheyear #PPL #PrivatePilot #PPLtheory

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ASG conducts its first Flight Operations & Crew Control since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

27/10/2021

The ASG instructional team were delighted to commence delivery of our first Flight Operations and Crew Control course to three CityJet Flight Operations and Crew Control staff.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASG delivered regular periodic training in Flight Operations, Crew Control, Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and Fatigue Risk Management (FRM) to a wide variety of airline customers including, for example: Norwegian, Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus, CityJet, Hibernian, DAS Private Jets, Stobart Air, and ASL Airlines.

The aim of our Flight Operations training course is to provide in-depth theoretical knowledge in subjects relevant to the role of the flight operations and dispatch personnel. It is designed to provide induction knowledge to new students who have no practical flight operations experience and also to consolidate, revise, and complement the knowledge of experienced personnel as part of a periodic re-currency training programme. The comprehensive training programme is conducted over a ten day period and consists of 90 hours of classroom learning; it is designed to meet the requirements prescribed by ICAO DOC 7192 and IOSA / IATA Standards Manual relevant to the training and continued professional development of flight operations and dispatch personnel.

#ASG #ASGATO #FlightOps #CrewControl #Cityjet #FRMS #FTL #Simtech #SimtechAviation #Flightsim #Simulator #training #Crewlife #Pilottraining #StudentPilot #AirlinePilot #Groundschool #EASA #TraineePilot #ATPL #ATPLs #ATPLtheory #ATPLexams #Airline #Flying #Pilot #FlyinginIreland #OnlineATPL #DistanceLearning #Hybridclassroom #VirtualATPL #award #aviationschooloftheyear

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ASG & Simtech Aviation host event where students got a free Boeing 737-800 simulator session

23/10/2021

ASG and Simtech Aviation recently hosted an event (October 16th) for trainee Airline Pilots where they had a unique opportunity to fly the Boeing 737-800 simulator for free. It was a fantastic day for all of those involved with attendees receiving plenty of free merchandise, refreshments and snacks, and (of course) some hands on time practising to fly the Boeing 737-800. Numbers for the event were very limited and all students were required to hold a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) in order to secure their place.

ASG founder & MD, Diarmuid O’Riordan, commented after the event: “It was fantastic to meet so many like minded people with a shared passion for the aviation industry. We all engaged with each other and had some great conversations and exchanges. We shared our own views on everything from future flight training options, airline recruitment, and the likely future trajectory of the industry. These past 18 months have been so challenging for anyone involved in the aviation industry and it was just great to finally be able to hold an in-person event. For me, personally, it was particularly nice to be able to meet, for the very first time, those many new ASG students who have put their faith in us for their ATPL theory training throughout the pandemic. Another major highlight was being able to see one of our former ASG students, John Murtagh, coach a current ASG student (Gary Freeman) on how to land the Boeing 737! Given the success of the recent event, and the fact that we could not facilitate everyone’s attendance due to the limited numbers, we certainly intend on holding many more events like this in the future”.

Note: In order to ensure a safe event for all, attendee numbers were limited and proof of COVID-19 vaccination was a requirement for all.

#ASG #ASGATO #Boeing #Boeing737 #B737 #Simtech #SimtechAviation #Flightsim #Simulator #training #Crewlife #Pilottraining #StudentPilot #AirlinePilot #Groundschool #EASA #TraineePilot #ATPL #ATPLs #ATPLtheory #ATPLexams #Airline #Flying #Pilot #FlyinginIreland #OnlineATPL #DistanceLearning #Hybridclassroom #VirtualATPL #award #aviationschooloftheyear #PPL #PrivatePilot #PPLtheory

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ASG publishes revision class timetables up until the end of 2022

21/9/2021

In order to assist our students with personal planning, we have just published all of our ATPL class dates right up until the end of 2022. You can access our class dates here.

ASG students can now book their place for all of their revision classes using our online booking system now. They can also then choose to physically or remotely attend our classes using our hybrid classroom (or even a mixture of both) providing them with the flexibility that they deserve!

#ASG #ASGATO #EASAATPL #ATPLtheory #ATPLonline #hybridclass #hybridatpl #padpilotpartner #studentpilot #studentpilotlife #crewlife #airlinepilot #pilot #pilotlife #asgcrew #atpls

ASG announces training partnership with Skymates Flight Academy in Texas, USA.

13/9/2021

ASG and Skymates Flight Academy have today announced the launch of a new and exciting strategic partnership. ASG will become Skymates’ sole provider of EASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory training.

Diarmuid O’Riordan, ASG’s founder stated: “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Skymates Flight Academy and our continued expansion in to the US Pilot training market. Established in 1996, Skymates is one of the most prestigious flight training academies in the US having successfully trained over 3000 Pilots at their purpose built facility in Grand Prairie (Texas) with a fleet of over 25 aircraft. We’re looking forward to working with the team at Skymates and we’re delighted to be able to make ASG’s high quality ATPL theory training available to their students at exclusive rates. Uniquely, with our hybrid classroom concept, Skymates’ students in the US will be able to login and attend our EASA Approved theory classes without ever having to travel to Europe. We have invested in 4K webcams, RØDE broadcast quality microphones, a dedicated instructor login station, and a classroom facing flat-screen display where the faces of those attending remotely will even be displayed to the students who are attending physically so that each student, whether attending physically or remotely, feels part of our classroom”.

About ASG

ASG is an Approved Training Organisation of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) permitted to deliver training for the award of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Since its foundation in 2015, ASG’s approach to ATPL training has been characterised by providing students with a bespoke, high quality, and personalised training experience. The training philosophy is to provide premium quality instruction which will benefit prospective airline pilots throughout their career in aviation, from job interview to operations as an Airline Pilot, and not simply to pass the theoretical knowledge examinations.

Class sizes are limited to ensure the optimum learning environment. The ASG team supports students throughout their ATPL training journey and deliver the highest standards of theoretical knowledge instruction. The team of 25+ instructors are operational in the aviation industry and include: current airline pilots, type rating instructors, aircraft and avionics technicians, human factors specialists, military pilot instructors, aeronautical engineers, and air traffic controllers. Our professional team truly differentiates ASG from other training providers; each instructor is chosen for their subject matter expertise and practical industry experience—invaluable resources to the student experience and helps to bring the ATPL subjects to life.

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About Skymates

SKYMATES was founded in 1996 and, over the past two decades, has grown and developed into one of the premier flight schools in the United States. SKYMATES is a FAA Part 141 approved flight school and delivers the following training courses:

Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Multi-Engine Rating
Commercial Pilot
Airline Transport Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor

For more information on Skymates, you can download their school brochure here or visit their website: https://skymates.com/

Contact details

Diarmuid O’Riordan, MD ASG - info@asg.ie or +353 1 6859021
Luca Fausti, President & Founder of Skymates - luca@skymates.com or (817) 472-8307

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