How Tropic Air Improved Safety
While Saving $350,000 a Year in
Training Costs

The Challenge

Before partnering with Redbird, Tropic Air trained its staff of 70 pilots exclusively in airplanes. With the high costs of aircraft fuel and maintenance, it was difficult for the airline to streamline training beyond the minimum legal requirements. Tropic Air also planned to add international routes to its flight schedule, which meant that its pilot program would need to increase IFR training. The airline recognized that it would need more cost control without compromising on safety.