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Skyborne’s Nick Heard Named ‘Best Sim Instructor’

Skyborne Airline Academy is delighted to announce that Nick Heard has been named Best Sim Instructor at the inaugural Pilot Careers Live Professional Flight Training Awards 2025.

Nick plays a crucial role in preparing our trainees for their type rating and future airline careers, through the delivery of our multi-pilot training programme, APS-MCC. The judges praised his dedication to both technical skills and professional development, ensuring our trainees meet the high standards expected by our airline partners.

The judges commended Nick for his leadership and dedication: “Our winner has demonstrated significant dedication to the enrichment and success of all his cadets – not just in crew flying skills but also in the development of professional attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours. Setting the high standards expected by airlines from new qualified cadets.”

Skyborne is proud to celebrate Nick’s achievement. His unwavering commitment to both the technical and professional growth of trainees exemplifies the values at the heart of the Academy.

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