FTA is delighted to announce that Derek Pratt has been appointed as the new Helicopter Chief Flying Instructor for FTA. On making the appointment, Pine Pienaar, FTA’s CEO, said ‘Derek’s appointment further strengthens our ability to provide the legislative and operational oversight for our ever expanding helicopter business. Derek has been with FTA since August 2008 and has earned himself a tremendous reputation from the regulator, as well as our customers. FTA’s strength to continuously replicate high quality training outcomes is a direct result of the people it employs. Derek’s appointment re-enforces this core value.’

Photo caption – Pine Pienaar FTA CEO (l) with Derek Pratt (r) newly appointed Helicopter CFI