What Simtech Aviation does

Simtech Aviation is an EASA- and UK CAA-approved Approved Training Organisation (ATO) headquartered in a 1,860 sqm purpose-built facility near Dublin Airport, Ireland, providing specialist pilot training and full-flight simulator services since 2001. Its core products are the EASA APS MCC (€6,279, 16 days, 40 hours on a B737-800 FTD-1), the EASA MCC/JOC (€2,795, 8 days, 20 hours), ATR 72-600 and ATR 72-500 type ratings, instructor ratings (TRI/SFI), and renewals/revalidations, delivered through a fleet comprising a Boeing 737-800W MPS FTD-1, an Airbus A320 FFS, an ATR 72-600 FFS and an ATR 72-500 FFS — all EASA FSTD Level D (or FNPT II/MCC equivalent) certified. The company sells simulator dry and wet hire to 15+ airlines and operates with a documented 99% simulator reliability.

The company makes money through three primary streams: (i) per-cadre course fees for APS MCC, MCC, pre-assessment simulator packages (€720–€1,290) and corporate/gift experiences (€200 per voucher), collected with non-refundable deposits and balance terms; (ii) airline wet hire for EASA Part FCL type ratings (≈42-day ATR 72-600 type rating) and dry lease of simulator slots, with bookings taken up to 12 months in advance; and (iii) ancillary revenue from corporate leadership events, flight school partnership programmes, and complementary partner services (ASP interview prep, Elite Airline Prep, Professional Pilot Coaching, ASG ATPL theory). Its go-to-market combines a direct sales/enterprise account team for airlines, a website enquiry system segmented by buyer type, and a referral channel built on formal "direction" agreements with 16+ European flight schools.

In January 2026 Simtech announced a flagship long-term partnership with Aer Lingus (IAG Group) to install three additional CAE full-flight simulators (A320, A330, A321XLR), expanding the Dublin facility into Ireland's largest full-flight simulator training centre from 2026–2027. The expansion is accompanied by an active pan-European flight school partner network (France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic), airline recommendation partnerships (notably Wizz Air UK), and a 25 Years of Excellence brand campaign underway in 2026.

Name

Simtech Aviation

Legal name

Simtech Aviation Holding Limited and Simtech Aviation Training Limited

Website

https://simtech.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Pilot Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Flight simulation training
• Airline pilot training
• Full-flight simulator services
• Multi-crew coordination courses
• Type rating training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cadet Training Courses: APS MCC and MCC courses for student pilots. EASA APS MCC costs €6,279, UK CAA APS MCC costs £5,750, MCC costs €2,795. Revenue is course-based with deposit required at booking and balance due 14 days before course start.
2. Simulator Dry Lease: Simulators available for dry hire to airlines and training organisations. ATR 72-600, ATR 72-500, A320 full-flight simulators and 737-800/XJ fixed-base devices available. Competitive pricing with 99% reliability.
3. Simulator Wet Hire / ATO Courses: Conducting ATR72 600 EASA Type Ratings, instructor training, renewals, revalidations, and flight/cabin courses. Type rating program takes approximately 42 days.
4. Pre-Assessment Preparation: Simulator sessions for airline assessment preparation. Prime package (3 hours): €720, Ultimate package (6 hours): €1,290, Custom ATR sessions: price on enquiry. 10% discount for Simtech APS MCC/MCC students.
5. Corporate Team Building: Corporate leadership and team building events in flight simulators. 2.5-3 hour sessions for up to 8 people. Gift experiences available at €200 for 1 hour (2 people).
6. Advanced Interview Course: E-learning airline interview preparation in partnership with ASP. Preferred partner price of €990 for confirmed Simtech students (includes CV & Cover Letter course).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Simtech Aviation is an EASA and UK CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO) that delivers airline-focused pilot training using a fleet of fixed-base and full-motion flight simulators. Its core offerings include APS MCC and MCC courses for student pilots, ATR 72 type ratings and instructor ratings, simulator dry/wet hire to airlines, and ancillary services such as pre-assessment preparation, security and crew training, corporate team building, and gift experiences.

Product overview

Simtech Aviation operates as a pilot training centre offering a portfolio of training programs and full-flight simulator services. The core offering consists of APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Coordination) and MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) courses conducted on Boeing 737-800 and XJ simulators, supplemented by type rating courses for ATR aircraft families (ATR 72-600, ATR 72-500). The company provides simulator dry hire and wet hire services, including type ratings, instructor training, and renewals/revalidations. Additional offerings include pre-assessment preparation, interview courses (via ASP partnership), corporate team building, and flight simulator gift experiences. The simulator fleet comprises four devices: Boeing 737-800W MPS FTD-1 (fixed-base), Airbus A320 FFS (Level D), ATR 72-600 FFS (Level D), and ATR 72-500 FFS (Level D). The company is expanding its Dublin facility with new Airbus A320neo, A330neo, and A321XLR simulators via an Aer Lingus/IAG partnership, positioning it as Ireland's largest full-flight simulator training centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Coordination) EASA and UK CAA approved advanced multi-crew coordination course training pilots to operate in a multi-crew airline environment, comprising 4 days ground school and 40 hours of Boeing 737-800 simulator time over 16 days.
• MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation Course) EASA-approved intensive 8-day multi-crew cooperation course with 25 hours of ground school and 20 hours of Boeing 737-800NG simulator training designed to prepare cadets for multi-crew airline operations.
• Pre-Assessment Simulator Preparation Airline simulator assessment preparation sessions using MPS FTD-1 Boeing 737-800 simulator offered in Prime (3 hours), Ultimate (6 hours), and Custom (ATR 72-600/500) formats with experienced instructor/assessor guidance.
• Advanced Interview Course (ASP Partnership) E-learning airline interview preparation program delivered in partnership with Airline Selection Programme (ASP), including 12 video modules, 16PF personality questionnaire, CV and cover letter review, and weekly practice sessions.
• ATR 72-600 Type Rating Course EASA Part FCL compliant type rating course for the ATR 72-600, comprising four phases: distance learning (70 hours), ATO ground school (50 hours), simulator training and skills test (40 hours), and base training.
• ATR 42/72-600 Instructor Rating (TRI/SFI) Training program for Type Rating Instructor (TRI) or Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) certificates on ATR 42/72-600, covering teaching and learning, technical theoretical knowledge, and flight instruction.
• Type Rating Renewals and Revalidations Type rating revalidation and renewal training services, with revalidation including a proficiency check within 90 days of expiry and renewal training customized based on rating expiration duration and applicant experience.
• Crew Training Courses (Security, First Aid, CRM) Approved training courses for flight and cabin crew including Dangerous Goods, First Aid (Initial/Recurrent), Wet Drill, Safety and Emergency Procedures, Fire/Smoke training, and CRM Trainer courses.
• Simulator Dry Hire Flight simulator dry leasing services for airlines and training organisations, offering full-flight simulators (ATR 72-600, ATR 72-500, A320) and fixed-base devices (737-800, XJ) with 99 percent reliability and 24/7 maintenance support.
• Simulator Wet Hire / ATO Courses Full-service pilot training delivered by Simtech as an Approved Training Organisation, including ATR 72-600 type ratings, instructor training, renewals, revalidations, and flight/cabin crew courses.
• Corporate Leadership & Team Building Events Corporate team building and leadership events delivered in aircraft simulators, with 2.5-3 hour sessions for up to 8 people including pre-flight briefing, facility tour, simulator experience, and wrap-up with food, catering, and photos.
• Flight Simulator Gift Experiences One-hour flight simulator experience vouchers for non-pilots, in which two participants experience take-off, flight, and landing in an XJ aircraft simulator with a qualified instructor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% simulator reliability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Aer Lingus (International Airlines Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Long-term partnership with Aer Lingus, part of IAG, to expand Dublin-based pilot training facilities with new CAE full-flight simulators for Airbus A320, A330, and A321XLR aircraft. A320 and A330 simulators entering service early 2026, A321XLR in early 2027. Positions Simtech as Ireland's largest full-flight simulator training centre.
• Aeropyrenees Aviation SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026French flight school partnership. Formal direction of modular and integrated students for APS MCC training. Launching 2026 courses for both student types.
• RavenaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Liverpool-based flight school partnership. UK CAA APS MCC formal direction. Exclusive discounts for students. Students can be put forward for Wizz Air UK pre-assessment.
• Euro Flight Training (EFT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026UK flight school partnership for UK CAA APS MCC training. Formal direction of students. Exclusive discounts and referral support. Airline pathway opportunity with Wizz Air UK.
• Aviation SouthwestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026UK flight school partnership. Students directed to Simtech for APS MCC training. Wizz Air UK pre-assessment and interview pathway.
• ASG (Aviation Studies Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021EASA Approved Training Organisation providing ATPL theory training. Partnership provides preferential access and rates for Simtech's APS-MCC and MCC-JOC courses. ASG administrative facilities permanently based at Simtech's Dublin training centre.
• Elite Airline PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal course provider founded to address transition from flight training to airline employment. Delivers one-to-one interview preparation sessions by active airline Captains and Instructors. Based in Dublin, Ireland serving cadet pilots and newly qualified pilots.
• Airline Selection Programme (ASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Learning and personal solution for airline interview preparation. Founded by Guillaume Debauchez, former BA pilot and Emirates Captain/recruiter. Preferred partner pricing of €990 for Simtech confirmed students.
• Professional Pilot Coaching (Conor Keeling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-to-one and group professional training for airline assessments. Conor Keeling is ex-Airbus A330 Commander with accreditation from Association of Coaching and European Coaching and Mentoring Council.
• Clayton Hotel Dublin AirportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor4-star hotel partner offering complimentary shuttle bus service to cadets. Located near Dublin Airport with 3 restaurants, fitness suite, room service, bar, and free 24/7 airport shuttle.
• Pillo Hotel AshbourneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor4-star hotel partner located 20km from Dublin City Centre and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport. Full leisure centre access for Simtech cadets.
• FlightLoggercoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining management platform used by Simtech for course content delivery, student scheduling, and documentation management.
• CAEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimulator supplier providing A320 full-flight simulator. CAE-built Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator certified EASA FSTD Level D.
• Axis SimulationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSimulator supplier providing ATR 72-600 and ATR 72-500 full-flight simulators.
• MPS (Mitsubishi Precision)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Boeing 737-800W MPS FTD-1 fixed-base training device.
• Wizz Air UKflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline recommendation partnership for UK CAA APS MCC graduates. Eligible cadets get direct access to Wizz Air UK recruitment processes including pre-assessment and interview opportunities.
• Professional AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian flight school partner enabling aspiring pilots to complete training journey from student to professional pilot.
• Cantor AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian flight school partner.
• Diamond Flight AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish flight school partner.
• Copenhagen Air TaximinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish flight school partner.
• Aeros Flight TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK flight school partner.
• NewCAGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian flight school partner.
• National Flight CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish flight school partner.
• Aeroclub VeronaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian flight school partner.
• Pilot Path GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish flight school partner.
• DSA AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech flight school partner.
• AvialpesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench flight school partner.
• Iroise Aero FormationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench flight school partner.
• Alpha Aviation AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish flight school partner.
• LenairminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish flight school partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BAA Training: European independent aviation training academy offering MCC, type ratings and full-flight simulator dry/wet hire to airlines and cadets, closely mirroring Simtech's core model and customer base.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Dedicated provider of type ratings, MCC and simulator training for professional pilots, directly comparable to Simtech's ATO and wet/dry hire services.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global leader in flight simulators and pilot training; supplies Simtech's A320 simulator but also runs its own worldwide training centers competing for cadet and airline training business.
• L3Harris Airline Academy: Large integrated pilot training provider offering cadet-to-airline programs and simulator training across Europe, competing with Simtech for airline-sponsored cadet pipelines.
• FlightSafety International: Major provider of simulator-based professional pilot training and type ratings, overlapping with Simtech's ATO and simulator hire offerings at global scale.

Regional players

• FTEJerez: Spain-based flight training academy delivering ab-initio and airline-focused pilot programs; comparable offering but primarily serving a different geography.
• Skyborne Airline Academy: UK-based airline pilot training academy offering integrated cadet programs and airline placement, comparable to Simtech's cadet-to-airline focus in a neighboring market.
• Egnatia Aviation: Greek EASA flight training organization providing pilot training and MCC courses, comparable model serving cadets from a different European base.

Others

• Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS): Manufacturer of Boeing 737 fixed-base training devices and supplier of Simtech's 737-800W FTD; an enabling technology provider rather than a training competitor.
• AXIS Flight Training Systems: Austrian manufacturer of the ATR 72-600/500 full-flight simulators used by Simtech; a simulator supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a direct training rival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SimtechAviation

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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