Pathfinders MCC training is the brainchild of Captain Sean Bennett. The company concentrates on bringing the student to a level where he will have a proficiency in 737 jet operation, leaving him in good standing for a 737 type rating. The ground course is completed over a three day period in the Pathfinders Training Centre in Weston Airport and the Sim Training is completed in Southampton on a 737-800.

The Training Centre in Southampton is CTC Aviation with the Sims and Briefing Rooms. Students have a choice of staying in either Jurys Hotel or The Ibis, with all the transport to and from the training supplied by Pathfinders.

All the instructors are experienced 737 Training Captains, Sean Bennett, Dereck Joyce, Robbie Redmond and Tommy McQuaid who is our CRM instructor. The instructors are also current CPL/MEIR instructors and JAA Examiners so they can bridge the gap for students moving from Multi Engine Class to Jet Training.

Pathfinders office is located at Weston Airport, Tel. 087 7956508 email seanjbennett@hotmail.com

Situated just minutes from Dublin Airport's Main Terminal building in the Dublin Airport Retail Park and close to hotel accommodation, Simtech Aviation offer a Centre of Aviation Excellence that is on par with the best in Europe and Globally. Established by aviation professionals with extensive airline experience Simtech Aviation is proud of our client focus and personal touch - the experience of training with us is centred on you or your employee and every consideration is made toward ensuring the best use of precious training time.

From the moment your booking is received you are assigned to one of our operations team who will coordinate you training time, arrange access transport, accommodation if required and all paperwork and follow-up for your time with us.We are very proud of our level of one to one care for users of the facility and we will ensure you get the best mix of theoretical and practical training while you are with us.

Fly as you train and train as you fly is a well-known aviation theme and one we practice at all levels of training. Founded in December 2004, Simtech is a JAR TRTO approved training organisation providing a range of training services to airline personnel, career pilots and simulator engineers. In 2008 we won the National Enterprise Award and in 2010 were short listed for the Small Firms Association Business Award. In the critical area of international flight crew and technical training it's safe to say that only the very best is good enough. This is reflected in the quality of training rooms, quiet, well light yet close to the action. Suitable recreational areas are provided as are coffee break facilities.

As part of the over 20,000 square feet available at the Simtech Centre, the simulator hall has be designed to support the Mechtronic Level C, ATR 72-500 simulator The establishment of and Fire and smoke training facilities plus the ability to cover Security Training , CRM AND Command Upgrade Training. MCC training is carried out on a B737 simulator with in excess of 180 students flying in 52 airlines worldwide. A team of Simtech engineers and computer and operational facilities supports each simulator. Out goal is to operate the facility with 99.9% uptime 24 hours a day for all facilities and we have independent backup power facilities.

Featuring the very latest in graphics and full motion, the ATR simulator is the backbone of the Simtech training facility. It features Collimated 40ºX180º or more visual display system. Each simulator has a wide range of airport scenes available, so that your training could be performed at a familiar airport. The simulator uses electric 6 axis, 36-inch stroke motion base, certified by the Irish Aviation Authority to Level C, this device represents the most up to date facility on this island. Daylight, night and all weather graphics, full motion, taking two crew, two jump seats and touch screen instructor station make this simulator practical for training from zero hours to renewal training. For airlines worldwide, flexible and tailored training courses that are designed and delivered to suit the needs of each individual are the only acceptable standard.

Historically, Irish trainers in aviation went abroad to offer their expertise in raining and now what Simtech has done is harness the instructional abilities of over 20 professional instructors and brought them under one roof in Dublin. So instead of exporting the talent available, we bring students to Ireland for training from all over the world, resulting in us being awarded the Services Exporter of the year award in 2008. We also provide tailored solutions to the Aviation Industry covering Aviation Training, Simulator Procurement/ Management and Maintenance. In addition Simtech provides bespoke / turnkey solutions to the Events Industry with the management and staging of Aviation Events. Our team are highly experienced in a range of national and international events from international Air Displays (www.brayairdisplay.com), World Rally Championships 2007/2009, Ryder Cup 2006, Punchestown and Curragh Racing. We offer bespoke solutions with the primary focus on Safety and Cost Efficiency.

• Jet Orientation Course
• Instructors Core Course
• Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC)
• Interviewee Skills Workshop
• Crew Resource Management (CRM)
• Aviation Security
• Dangerous Goods
• First Aid
• Train the Trainer
• Flights Operations, the Aircraft Commander and the Law

With the flexibility to address a broad spectrum of your needs in aviation, and working to the highest professional standards, experienced and qualified instructors use modern training systems to present our range of training courses. Now, with European TRTO status and a complete portfolio of aviation training courses and personnel services, Simtech can provide a complete range of quality services for you and your organisation. Further information on our services and up to date client list is available at www.simtech.ie