Training and Workforce
Aerocor Sees 20% Rise in New Eclipse Pilot Training
Company reports a growing number of first-time Eclipse owners
Aerocor instructor Rich Hayes (left) with an Eclipse student.
Aerocor instructor Rich Hayes (left) with an Eclipse student

Flight training provider Aerocor saw a 20 percent increase in new pilot training for the Eclipse 500/550 very light jet. "This year's uptick in new pilot training events coupled with continued demand for recurrent training is a very positive marker for the Eclipse community,” said Aerocor training manager Jens Personius. "It's encouraging to see new and younger pilots stepping into the Eclipse space."

Personius told AIN that he attributes the rise in training to the growing number of first-time Eclipse owners. “With Eclipse Aerospace coming under new ownership, there has been a lot of optimism in the Eclipse community lately which has helped drive sales bringing in new owner pilots who are moving up from smaller piston aircraft,” he said.