USAIG and Airbus Helicopters North America Training Center Expand Safety Collaboration, Offer Free IIMC Pilot Course Incentive
USAIG and Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA) have a robust tradition of teaming to encourage helicopter operators to consistently participate in high-quality recurrent training endorsed by the manufacturers of their aircraft. The AHNA Training Center in Grand Prairie, TX has long been a USAIG Safety Bucks program participant. That program enables policyholders with turbine-powered helicopters under coverage to select $2500 in Safety Bucks—a contribution the operator can assign to the participating training center of their choice—to go toward helicopter pilot or maintenance technician training expenses in each year of qualifying policy coverage.
USAIG started the Safety Bucks program in the 1990s to assist and incentivize policyholders to make recurrent helicopter simulator training standard practice. It was eventually expanded to include helicopter maintenance technician training and some in-aircraft training activities. In 2015 it was integrated into USAIG’s broader Performance Vector safety initiative, which provides a portfolio of safety services from which eligible policyholders can make one annual selection. “Safety Bucks is a great option as the annual safety benefit for many of our helicopter policyholders,” said Paul Ratte, USAIG’s Aviation Safety Programs Director, adding, “it meaningfully boosts the reach and positive impact of their safety and training budgets, and that’s a role we are proud to play.”
The AHNA Training Center in Texas boasts a wide range of opportunities for operators to apply Safety Bucks. The training center leverages its experienced instructors and modernized fleet of company-owned training aircraft and training devices to deliver world-class initial and recurrent maintenance and flight training courses for the light through heavy range of Airbus Helicopters models. The AHNA Training Center looks forward to the upcoming rollout a new level D H145 Full Flight Simulator by its simulation partner Helisim LLC, which already owns and operates AS350, EC135, and EC145 simulation devices. These simulators complement Airbus Helicopters’ initial, recurrent, and safety courses like the Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) course, which was designed to combat an increasing number of fatal IIMC accidents by providing pilots with effective avoidance and recovery techniques.
USAIG, Airbus Helicopters, and Helisim recognize that IIMC training addresses a critical safety threat faced by the entire helicopter industry. That triggered a discussion about how USAIG could encourage its policyholders to have pilots attend the IIMC course, and a limited-time opportunity was born. USAIG and the AHNA Training Center will extend the value of a $2500 USAIG Safety Bucks certificate to fully cover one pilot’s full IIMC course tuition (currently a $3900 value) for courses booked within the remainder of calendar year 2020 and commenced before July 1, 2021. Safety Bucks will retain their standard face value when applied to any other AHNA Training Center courses. “We believe the IIMC course is a must-have for any helicopter pilot,” said Lindsay Cunningham, Head of Customer Training for AHNA, “and this limited-time offer is a great way for operators who are USAIG policyholders to benefit from the course while deriving maximum advantage from their Safety Bucks.”
For more details on this limited-time opportunity, please contact your USAIG representative or contact the AHNA Training Center in Grand Prairie, TX.
Through a combination of experience, insight and the latest technology, Airbus Helicopters, Inc.'s Training Center provides the highest level of training to the pilots and maintenance technicians who operate our products. The training organization has over 50 years of aviation experience in both military and commercial programs and unmatched levels of experience with the Airbus Helicopters family of rotorcraft. It is a diverse and highly qualified group that also enjoys full access to Airbus Helicopters’ program teams in France and Germany.
This lays the foundation for world class training and, in addition to a large fleet of company-owned training aircraft and training devices, makes Airbus Helicopters, Inc.'s training programs the most comprehensive available.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.'s Training Center offers a wide variety of training programs including pilot, maintenance, and simulators, as well as customized and off-site training.
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COVID-19 Update for Airbus Helicopters North America Training Customers
Dear AHNA Training Customers,
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and other visitors to our sites is our number one priority. We would like to provide the following update for Airbus Helicopters Customer Training activities in North America:
Our North America Training Center remains open to our customers for training pilot and maintenance courses at our Grand Prairie, Texas site with the following exceptions listed below:
- Foreign nationals who have visited one of these countries, including stop-overs, in the past 14 days may not enter the United States:
| • | China | |
| • | Iran | |
| • | European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) | |
| • | United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) | |
| • | Republic of Ireland | |
| • | Brazil. |
For customers who do plan to attend training at our Grand Prairie, Texas, facility, please note that additional measures have been implemented to help mitigate the spread of germs, including daily temperature checks upon entry, individually packaged lunches and snacks for trainees, increased facilities/aircraft/simulator cleaning, and additional hand sanitizers, wipes, and PPE. We ask pilot trainees to bring their own helmets/headsets and masks if possible. Masks are now mandatory in public/common areas of our facility. Masks are strongly recommended in classrooms, but may be removed if 6 feet of social distancing can be maintained.
For offsite training activities, we will continue to closely monitor the situation and coordinate any adjustments with customers on a case by case basis.Lastly, any visitor exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing will be restricted from accessing an Airbus Facility. There will be no exceptions for Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.
We understand how challenging and uncertain the COVID-19 situation is and want to assure you that we remain willing and able to reschedule upcoming training activities to a later date based on your unique needs/constraints. To this point, please keep in mind that for ground school only, we may be able to provide web-based training to those who are interested during this time.
Feroz Shaikh and Jose Ruiz are standing by to assist with pilot training scheduling, and Adrienne Stephen is standing by to assist with maintenance training scheduling. Our team contact info is listed at: https://www.airbus.com/us/en/helicopters/training.html#keycontacts
Your understanding and flexibility are greatly appreciated. Please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime if you have any questions.
We thank you for being an Airbus customer and placing your trust in us to support your training needs.
AS350 B2 - H125
EC135 (CDS & CPDS)
Night Vision Goggles
EC135 (CDS & CPDS)
AS365 - EC155
EC155 B/B1 series Field Maintenance Training - Please contact Training Center for details.
EC155 B/B1 series Familiarization Offsite Training - Please contact Training Center for details.
AS365N3/N3+ series Field Maintenance Training - Please contact Training Center for details.
AS365N3/N3+ series Field Maintenance Refresher Training - Please contact Training Center for details.
AS365/N/N1/N2 series Field Maintenance Training - Please contact Training Center for details.
Course Organization
First day in your Training Center
On the first day of class please enter our facility through the Main entrance and check-in with security, in order to pick up your ID badge. You will need to present a picture ID. After checking in, a member of the Training team will escort you to training orientation.
Course Timetable
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Visa Procedures
Trainees from outside the United States shall check whether or not a Visa is required.
Trainees who need an official letter of invitation in order to obtain Visa shall request this document by email at the following information
- Full name
- Dates of Training
- Title of Training Course
Required Documentation
Form of Identification and Documents Accepted for Technical Classes:
- US Citizens – Birth Certificate or Driver’s License
- Non-US Citizens – Visa and Passport
Form of Identification and Documents Accepted for Pilot Classes:
- US Citizens –
Option 1: Passport, Medical Certificate, Pilot’s License
Option 2: Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Medical Certificate, and Pilot’s License
- Non-US Citizens – Passport and Visa, Medical Certificate, and Pilot’s License
Note: No flight training can commence without valid documentation.
Dress Code: Long pants and closed toe safety shoes recommended for maintenance practical exercises. Flight suit and/or fire retardant clothing, fire retardant closed toe shoes, flight helmets, and flight gloves recommended for flight training. No tank tops or open-toed shoes.
Cancellation: Cancellations made at any time for training scheduled at the customer’s location will be assessed cancellation charges for airfares. Cancellations for courses with a flight simulator training device training element received less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to class start day may be assessed full training charges. Customer may cancel all other training services on or before ten (10) working days prior to class start date to avoid a cancellation fee. Cancellations received between five (5) and ten (10) working days before class start date will be assessed 50% of full tuition (including flight training). No-shows and cancellations received less than five (5) working days before class start date will be assessed full tuition charges for the scheduled class. All cancellations must be in writing.
eManual Access Prior to Arrival
If you choose to bring your own tablet or laptop and would like to download the training content before the start of training it will be necessary to have the login credentials to download and access the content. Please contact Bob Landess (robert.landess@airbus.com) to receive your login credentials. Login credentials will only be provided if the requester is enrolled in an upcoming training course. The eManuals app is available for the iPad only. The same content can be accessed on an Android tablet, Windows device or a Macintosh computer via any web browser.
When contacting Airbus for your eManuals login credentials please inform us as to which device or platform you will be using. We can provide specific instructions for downloading content to the iPad. For all other devices used to access the eManuals content, using your preferred browser navigate to https://ahi.emanuals-airbushelicopters.com/Login and login into the account with your login credentials.
Lunch Arrangements
Lunch is provided Monday through Thursday for onsite classes as part of the enrollment fee / no additional charge. However, trainees have the option to leave the site for lunch. There are many local options available for lunch.
Breaks During Training
Two break rooms are available. The main break room is in Building A, and the overflow breakroom is in Building L.
- Beverage and snacks are available in both
- Hotel snacks are provided in Building A
- Lunch is provided in Building A
- Board games and cards are in Building L
Location
The Airbus Helicopters North America Training Center is located approximately 12 miles (20km) south of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Address
2701 N. Forum Drive (Note: Please include the "N." before "Forum" for GPS directions)
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Facility Directions from DFW:
- Take the South exit from DFW Airport
- Take the ramp towards HW183 West/HW360 heading towards Arlington
- Take HW360 South approximately 9 miles
- Exit on Arkansas Lane and go East (left) to Forum Drive (approximately 1 mile)
- Head South (right) on North Forum Drive
- Airbus Helicopters is located 1/2 mile on the left hand side of the road
Site Map
Where to Stay
Our Welcome Reception
We are pleased to provide information to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Welcome Reception Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- (972) 641-3498
Recommended Hotels
Please note that you can benefit from Airbus preferred rates from our Partner hotels:
La Quinta Inn and Suites South Grand Prairie 2131 W Interstate 20 Grand Prairie, TX, 75052 Phone: 214-412-3220 Fax: 214-412-3407 |
Newly renovated! Rate includes hot breakfast buffet with waffles, eggs, sausage, fruit and more every day. Each over-sized room has a microwave & refrigerator, 50” LCD-HD TVs, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. On-site fitness center, business center, and, outdoor pool with Jacuzzi. Conveniently located near great restaurants and shopping.
Email Melissa Byrd at mbyrd@kriyahotels.com |
*$89.00 |
Holiday Inn Arlington Phone: 817-460-2500 ext. 543 |
Complimentary Transportation to/from Airbus Helicopters, Inc., DFW Airport and Local Area attractions including restaurants, stadiums and shopping. Complimentary Hot cooked to order Breakfast in The Draft Bar & Grill. Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub, Complimentary High-Speed Internet throughout the hotel, Fitness Center with universal machine, free weights, elliptical and treadmills. Microwave & Mini-Fridge in all rooms. We speak English and Spanish. Award winning full-service hotel in Arlington built in 2008. Ask for Director of Sales – Angela Ochoa. Phone # 8817-460-2500 Ext 553 or 214-912-2830. Email: angela.ochoa@hhmlp.com |
*$89.00 |
Residence Inn by Marriott Phone: 817-649-7300 |
Free transportation to and from Airbus Helicopters, Inc. from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday (please inquire at front desk for reservations at least one day in advance). Complimentary daily hot buffet breakfast and complimentary evening social hours, Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, including Full dinner service with beer and wine. On site coin-operated laundry facility and valet service, complimentary on site-fitness room and beautiful outdoor heated pool. For reservations, contact Brenda Hilson at 817-649-7300. |
*125.00 |
Hyatt Place - Grand Prairie 1542 North Hwy 360 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
Free transportation to and From DFW airport and Airbus Helicopters, Inc. 7am-10pm daily. Suite-style rooms w/ Hyatt grand bed, cozy corner sleeper sofa & Separate living area. 42” plasma TV’s featuring Hyatt’s Plug-N-Play, Mini- refrigerators, coffee makers, and desk space in all rooms. Complimentary: Hot breakfast, WI-Fi, local and 1-800 calls, pool and workout facility. Microwaves upon request. Available: 24 HR Starbucks’s specialty coffees and 24-hour food service. Full bar open until midnight. To make your reservations, use BOOKING CODE: AIRB |
*$98.00 *$89.00 5 nights or more |
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Grand Prairie 2123 W I-20 |
Beautiful new all-suite hotel opened September 2016. Kitchenette with full size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishes and utensils, cooktop provided upon request. Each guest room will also feature a living area in addition to the sleeping area. Hot breakfast and WI-FI are included. Multiple outdoor spaces including outdoor lounge with fire pit, outdoor swimming pool and 2 gas BBQ grills for our guest’s enjoyment. Onsite gym and laundry facility. Located 3 miles from Airbus helicopters with 2 malls, 2 grocery stores, 3 movie theaters, and over 40 restaurants within 5 miles. HHonors Hotel Rewards Program. Ask for the Airbus Rate or email Melissa Byrd at Email Melissa Byrd at mbyrd@kriyahotels.com. |
*1-29 nights $115 *30+ nights $90 |
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Arlington Phone: 817-633-1594 |
At Homewood Suites Dallas Arlington we offer spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, full size refrigerator, stove top, dishwasher and microwave. Separate living and sleeping areas. You can relax in our indoor pool and enjoy our outdoor BBQ grill. We have a Guest Laundry facility and Fitness Center. We offer same day personal shopping for your convenience. We have a complimentary Buffet Breakfast each morning, Social Hour Monday through Thursday with dinner, beer, wine, and ice tea. We are just 11 minutes, 4.9 miles from the Airbus training center. For your off time we have many restaurants within minutes and two within walking distance, we are in the heart of the entertainment with Texas Live, the AT&T Stadium (home of the Cowboys) and much more. For your shoppers we have trader’s village and Park Mall to name a few. Homewood Suites is ready to welcome you. To book your reservation simply call and ask for the Airbus rate. | *$109.00 - $114.00 |
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas/ Arlington South Phone: 817-465-4663 |
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas/Arlington South. Spacious Suites with King Bed, living area, sofa bed sleeper, full kitchen, bath and vanity area. Suites feature full size refrigerator, well-lit work/dining table, comfortable chair, and large sofa, ceiling fan, coffee table/ottoman, 75 Television stations and extra space for stretching, resting and relaxing. Guest may enjoy complimentary high speed internet service; daily hot breakfast buffet, Evening Social Monday – Thursday with dinner, beer and wine; Fitness center, outdoor heated pool, large patio with fire pit, barbecue grills and putting green. Also available is laundry facilities, pick up laundry services, business center, area information, large selection of restaurants within 3 miles, Digital key, Hilton Honors points, pre- scheduled transportation to/from Airbus and a staff ready to assist in any way possible.
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*$116.00 |
Hyatt Place Dallas/ Arlington 2380 E. Rd to Six Flags Arlington, TX 76011 Phone: 817-649-7676 ext. 5102 |
Let us take you to Airbus! We offer complimentary shuttle service to/from Airbus facility and to/from DFW Airport. King Suites or Double Bed Suites include complimentary hot buffet breakfast. Our spacious Arlington Accommodations feature our plush Hyatt Grand Bed®, state of the art media and work centers. You’ll love your room’s 42” HDTV, cozy corner with sofa or sofa sleeper, and bathroom vanities with granite countertops and more complimentary amenities. Get connected with free Wi-Fi and remote printing. | *$90.00 |
Double Tree Arlington/DFW South 1507 North Watson Road Arlington, TX 76006 Phone: 817-641-3498 |
DFW Airport transportation daily, 5am-11pm, Pre-scheduled transportation to Airbus, Local transportation within 5 mile radius of the hotel. Complimentary full breakfast buffet, Mgr. Reception Tuesday and Wednesday night form 6-7pm with beer, wine, appetizer and games. Full Bar and restaurant on-site where Airbus students are given a 25% discount on their food. Hotel completed a full renovation at the end of 2016. Rooms offer mini refrigerators, microwaves (upon request), safes, 40-inch LCD/HDTV’s and more. Hotel also has a 24 hr. fitness center onsite and an outdoor pool. Lastly, you can enjoy the famous Hilton Doubletree cookie anytime you want throughout your stay. | *$92.00 |
Hilton Garden Inn 521 East Interstate 20 Phone: 817-557-8233 |
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Arlington South offers 135 new guest rooms, brand new fitness center, indoor heated pool, and complementary parking. Guests receive various discounts and coupons to restaurants and attractions including Dave and Busters and Tierra Verde Golf in the Highlands business and shopping district located just off Interstate I-20 and walking distance from our hotel. | *$110.00 |
Four Points by Sheraton 2451 E. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76011 Phone: 817-640-5454 |
Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District, located less than 1 mile from Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and the all-new Texas Live! Hotel offers complimentary shuttle to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., DFW Airport and a 5-mile radius of the hotel. Made to order breakfast is included with the Airbus rate, to go breakfast is available. Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel, 24/7 fitness center with free-weights, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms, outdoor pool, and 50-inch TV’s programmed with Netflix and Pandora. Enjoy dinner in the Trinity Bar and Grill located in the Four Points, try local craft beer with a sampling of menu items each day with our “Best Brews” program! Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points! | *$85.00 |
Hilton Garden Inn 2190 E Lamar Blvd Arlington, TX 76006 Phone: 817-274-6644 |
HGI Dallas/ Arlington located in the heart of the DFW area and 10 miles from DFW International Airport, the newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington is only 6 miles from the Airbus offices and close to many Texas attractions. Visit Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor or Globe Life Park. We are the closest hotel to AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and our proximity to I-30 places near numerous restaurants. Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi. | *$129.00 |
Transportation
Taxi
If you need taxi services, our Welcome Reception will be pleased to make arrangements.
Preferred Taxi: Yellow Cab - Mike: (682) 521-6661
Car Rental
Car Rental is located at the DFW Airport, or there are available options within a 5 mile radius of the facility.
You can benefit from negotiated rates with our recommended car rental companies:
- Enterprise – 3060 W Interstate 20, Ste 1, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 (972) 606-4800
Please contact us for any assistance, booking or additional information:
- (972) 641-3498
Where to Eat
A.
Firehouse Subs
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Deli Sandwiches and Subs |
1215 W Pioneer Pkwy Suite 220, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Chic-Fil-A |
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides. |
1225 W Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 |
El Pollo Loco
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Mexican-style grilled chicken items such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. |
2660 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Chipotle
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Mexican chain specializing in “build your own” burritos, tacos, and bowls |
1220 Arkansas Ln Ste 100, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Starbucks |
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. |
1220 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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Whataburger
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Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties. |
3360 S Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76014 |
Panda Express
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American Chinese cuisine |
2620 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Jimmy Johns |
Deli Sandwiches and Subs |
1215 Arkansas Ln #200, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Wendy’s |
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes. |
1130 Arkansas Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Jakes Burgers |
Locally owned and operated, Jakes is a true Texas Tradition of Burgers |
2860 State Hwy 161 #180, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
B.
Pho’95 |
Vietnamese restaurant specializing in soups and |
2525 E Arkansas Ln #223, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Thanh Thanh |
A wide variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes are presented in spacious & elegant surroundings. |
2515 E Arkansas Ln #150, Arlington, TX 76010 |
McDonalds |
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes. |
2575 E Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Bayou Cat |
Comfy, counter-serve joint with Louisiana-style boiled crawfish & other Cajun & Creole seafood eats. |
131, 8700, 2505 E Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Taste of Thai |
Cozy, red-walled cafe with booths & tapestries serving Thai noodles, soups & curries. |
2535 E Arkansas Ln Suite 319, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Chapps Burgers |
Local counter-serve chain featuring a menu of burgers, sandwiches & hot dogs in a casual space. |
2596 E Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76014 |
C.
Taco Cabana
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Colorful chain eatery for classic Mexican fare, including freshly made salsa & tortillas. |
2531 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Boston Market |
Counter-serve chain dishing up American comfort fare such as rotisserie chicken in a simple setting. |
2561 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Wendy’s |
Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes. |
2550 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Pollo Regio |
Fast-food chain turning out charcoal-grilled chicken along with Mexican staples. |
2356 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
KFC |
Fast-food chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus wings & sides. |
2560 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Taco Bell |
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos. |
2364 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Burger King |
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes, plus breakfast. |
2302 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010 |
D.
Beto’s |
Family-run Mexican outfit offers homestyle fare & a set-price-enchiladas deal in colorful quarters. |
2530 I-20 Frontage Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Texas Roadhouse |
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor. |
2536 W, I-20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs. |
2315 I-20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Schlotzky’s |
Counter-serve chain serving deli fare, such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas & salads. |
795 Small Hill Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
Applebee’s |
Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting. |
2415 I-20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
E.
Whataburger |
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties. |
3360 S Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76014 |
Sonic |
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service. |
2609 E Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76010 |
Starbucks |
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. |
2987 TX-360, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
F.
Boiling King Crab |
Seafood restaurant |
3136 State Hwy 161 #200, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Salata |
Counter-serve chain offering made-to-order salads featuring signature dressings, plus wraps & soups. |
3150 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Olive Garden |
Family-friendly chain featuring Italian standards such as pastas & salads. |
3138 S, State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Genghis Grill |
Colorful chain with a large variety of ingredients for build-your-own Mongolian stir-fry bowls. |
3148 State Hwy 161 Suite 420, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Zero Degrees |
Asian-Hispanic fusion chain specializing in high quality drinks and snacks. |
3166 South, State Hwy 161 Unit 310, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
Where to Play
ARLINGTON/ GRAND PRAIRIE
A |
The Epic / Indoor Water Park |
Awesome gym facility that offers day passes; indoor waterpark is next-door |
2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
B |
Premium Outlets |
Discount shopping center featuring housewares, apparel, accessories & footwear stores, plus dining |
2950 W, I-20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 |
C |
Arlington Highlands |
Retail market & office park with stores, restaurants & entertainment facilities |
I-20 & Matlock Road, Arlington, TX 76018 |
D |
Parks Mall |
Shopping mall with ice skating rink and movie theater |
3811 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76015 |
E |
Cowboys Stadium |
Home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys football team & host to big-name concert acts, events & tours. |
1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011 |
F |
Texas Live! |
Vibrant entertainment center featuring a variety of restaurants, cocktail bars & giant sports TVs |
1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011 |
H |
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor |
North Texas' largest water park features 50 acres of rides & slides & a 1-million-gallon wave pool |
1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006 |
I |
Six Flags Over Texas |
200-acre amusement/theme park with more than 50 rides, plus live bands & family-oriented shows | 2201 E Road to Six Flags St, Arlington, TX 76010 |
FORT WORTH
A |
Stock Yards |
Old West-themed area with shops & dining options |
2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76164 |
B |
Sundance Square |
Downtown Fort Worth's premier entertainment, dining, and shopping district |
201 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
C |
Ft. Worth Zoo |
Acclaimed attraction housing 7,000 animals in themed habitats. |
1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110 |
D |
Botanical Gardens |
Lush 110-acre garden with famed Japanese landscape. |
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
E |
Kimbell Art Museum |
Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building. |
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
F |
Modern Art Museum |
Acclaimed contemporary complex with a reflecting pool housing more than 3,000 post-WWII artworks. |
3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 |
G |
Top Golf |
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games. |
2201 E 4th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
DALLAS
A |
Perot Museum |
Large-scale state-of-the-art interactive & multimedia exhibits & educational programs for all ages |
2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201 |
B |
Klyde Warren Park |
Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events |
2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201 |
C |
Dallas World Aquarium |
Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish |
1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202 |
D |
Dallas Museum of Art |
Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present |
1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 |
E |
Texas State Fair |
Sprawling complex housing cultural & sports facilities, an amusement park, and food venues. It starts last Friday of September and lasts 24 days. |
1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210 |
F |
West End Historic District |
Known for sites commemorating former president JFK. The 6th floor of the Dealey Plaza is now a museum about the president. The Dallas Holocaust Museum is within walking distance. The surrounding streets are filled with sports bars, steakhouses and cowboy-boot shops. |
646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202 |
Pilot Courses Schedule
All dates are preliminary and subject to change. Contact the training team to confirm states and secure a slot.
2020
| AUGUST | ||
| H125 Recurrency | 8/17 - 8/19 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H135 Transition (Ground School Only) | 8/24 - 9/3 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| H125 Transition | 9/14 - 9/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Tactical Flight Officer Training | 9/14 - 9/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 9/21 - 9/23 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 9/21 - 9/25 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 NVG Refresher | 9/24 - 9/25 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 9/28 - 10/2 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Transition | 9/28 - 10/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| OCTOBER | ||
| IIMC | 10/1 - 10/2 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 10/5 - 10/7 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 10/5 - 10/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 10/12 - 10/14 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 10/12 - 10/16 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 NVG Refresher | 10/15 - 10/16 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 10/26 - 10/28 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 10/26 - 10/30 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Maintenance Flight Procedures | 10/26 - 10/30 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| H125 NVG Initial | 11/2 - 11/6 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 11/9 - 11/11 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 11/16 - 11/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 11/19 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Recurrency | 11/30 - 12/2 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Recurrency | 11/30 - 12/3 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 11/30 - 12/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| DECEMBER | ||
| H125 Recurrency | 12/7 - 12/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 Transition | 12/7 - 12/11 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125 NVG Initial | 12/7 - 12/12 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
Maintenance Courses Schedule
All dates are preliminary and subject to change. Contact the training team to confirm states and secure a slot.
| 2020 | ||
| AUGUST | ||
| EC135 Airframe Field Maintenance | 8/10 - 8/28 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Avionics | 8/10 - 8/28 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 8/17 - 8/28 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H145 Helionix | 8/17 - 9/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Airframe Field Maintenance | 8/17 - 9/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H130T2/EC130B4 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 8/24 - 9/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 8/24 - 9/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Familiarization | 8/31 - 9/4 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 9/14 - 9/25 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC135 Avionics | 9/14 - 10/2 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H145 Airframe Field Maintenance | 9/14 - 10/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H135H Helionix Airframe Field Maintenance | 9/14 - 10/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H130T2/EC130B4 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 9/28 - 10/9 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 (BK117C2) Airframe Field Maintenance | 9/28 - 10/16 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| OCTOBER | ||
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 10/12 - 10/23 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Avionics | 10/12 - 10/30 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC120 Airframe Field Maintenance | 10/26 - 11/6 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H145 Airframe Field Maintenance | 10/26 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance Refresher (Spanish) | 10/26 - 11/30 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| NOVEMBER | ||
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/2 - 11/13 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H145 Helionix | 11/2 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/2 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Electrical/Avionics | 11/16 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance Refresher | 11/16 - 11/20 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/30 - 12/11 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| BK117 Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/30 - 12/11 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC135 Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/30 - 12/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 (BK117C2) Airframe Field Maintenance | 11/30 - 12/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| EC145 Avionics | 11/30 - 12/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| DECEMBER | ||
| H125/AS350B3 Series Electrical/Avionics | 12/7 - 12/11 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H130T2/EC130B4 Series Airframe Field Maintenance | 12/7 - 12/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| H125/AS350B3 Series Airframe Field Maintenance Refresher (Spanish) | 12/14 - 12/18 | Grand Prairie, Texas |