AeroStar Training Services

What AeroStar Training Services does

AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 141 and Part 142 certified pilot training organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, with additional satellite offices in Miami and Sanford. It operates two Level D full-flight simulators (Airbus A320 and Boeing 737NG) and supports the full training pipeline from ab initio through ATP CTP and type rating, including private pilot, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI/CFII, jet transition, MCC, CRM, ICAO-to-FAA certificate conversions, and recurrent training. Courseware is delivered via AvSoft computer-based training (approximately 33 hours per aircraft system), ECA Group FMS trainers, Virtual Flight Deck PC simulation, and iPad-based materials.

The company generates revenue from four principal streams: individual type rating enrollments (~$13,500 retail), ATP CTP programs ($3,200–$5,200), ab initio packages including housing (~$80,000), and simulator dry/wet lease to airlines and training organizations. Pricing is supplemented by financing plans, VA/WIA/GI Bill acceptance, and crew discounts. Distribution is hybrid: direct website enrollment combined with channel partnerships spanning universities (Florida Tech, Spartan College, ERAU), regional flight schools (Eagle, Fly Smart, Sunstate), and international alliances (APTA, CATC, Khmer Pilot Training, ATIS, AeroCadet). The company maintains approvals from Nepal CAAN and DGCA India to serve international students.

Customer segments include aspiring airline pilots (primary), licensed commercial pilots seeking type ratings (primary), international pilots requiring FAA conversions (primary), U.S. veterans using GI Bill benefits (secondary), and college aviation students (secondary). Notable enterprise references include RwandAir (multi-program training contract), U.S. Naval Aviators (P8 Poseidon CCQ), and graduate hiring relationships with JetBlue, Spirit, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Copa, Avianca, Saudia, and TACA. Leadership is headed by CEO Deidra Toye since 2015, supported by Captain David Santo, Director of Admissions Marina Van Esselstyn, and Director of Sales Scott Patton. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

AeroStar Training Services

Legal name

AeroStar Training Services LLC

Website

https://aerostartyperatings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 141/142 certified pilot training provider in Kissimmee, Florida, offering A320 and B737 type ratings, ATP CTP, and ab-initio programs through Level D simulators for aspiring airline pilots and international aviation partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Pilot Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Airline pilot training
• Type rating certification
• Flight simulator training
• ATP CTP certification
• Ab initio pilot programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kissimmee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Type Rating Training: Primary revenue stream from providing aircraft type ratings for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737. Programs include initial and recurrent training with varying durations and pricing tiers.
2. ATP CTP Training: Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program providing classroom instruction and simulator training. Includes 30 hours of ground school and 10 hours of full-flight simulator training.
3. Simulator Dry Lease: Revenue from leasing Level D flight simulator hours to airlines and other training organizations. Offers both wet and dry lease options on A320 and B737 simulators.
4. Professional Pilot Courses: Jet transition training, MCC (Multi-Crew Coordination), interview preparation, and certificate conversions for pilots seeking career advancement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 141 and Part 142 certified pilot training organization based in Kissimmee, Florida, delivering aircraft type ratings for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, ATP CTP certification, and full ab-initio-to-type-rating pathways. Training is delivered on Level D full-flight simulators supplemented by AvSoft computer-based ground school, ECA Group FMS Trainers, and a PC-based Virtual Flight Deck, with accelerated programs (7-day ATP CTP, 10-day type ratings) taught by airline captain instructors. The company also offers ICAO-to-FAA license conversions, FTSP/visa support for international students, professional pilot courses (MCC, jet transition, CRM, interview prep), and Level D simulator wet/dry leases to airlines and other training organizations.

Product overview

AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 141 and Part 142 certified pilot training provider offering comprehensive airline pilot training programs from initial certifications through advanced type ratings. The core product portfolio centers on A320 and B737 type ratings (including initial and recurrent programs), ATP CTP certification, and complete ab-initio training pathways from zero hours to airline-ready status. Additional offerings include jet transition training, MCC, cockpit resource management, interview preparation, and flight attendant training. The company operates Level D full-flight simulators for A320 and B737NG, supplemented by AvSoft computer-based training courseware for ground school preparation. Training is delivered through multiple formats including accelerated programs (7-10 days for type ratings), traditional 21-day programs, and partnership arrangements with educational institutions and flight schools worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airbus A320 Type Rating
• Boeing 737 Type Rating
• ATP CTP (Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program)
• Ab-Initio Pilot Training (Initial Pilot Certifications)
• Professional Pilot Courses (Jet Transition, MCC, CRM, Interview Preparation, Simulator Observation, Written Test Prep)
• ICAO-to-FAA Certificate Conversions and International Student Services
• Simulator Dry Lease (A320 and B737 Level D)
• P8 Poseidon CCQ Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of students graduate without purchasing additional simulator time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AeroCadetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 February 2024Partnership with AeroCadet, a global leader in pilot training and aviation career planning, to provide comprehensive pilot training services.
• Nepal CAANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2021AeroStar earned approval from Nepal Civil Aviation Authority for both FAA Part 141 and Part 142 programs, welcoming pilots from Top of the World region for training.
• Australian Pilot Training Alliance (APTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2021APTA partnered with AeroStar to make Boeing 737 Type Rating training available to Australian students. This program provides Australian students access to world-class training facilities in Florida.
• DGCA Compliance PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2018Through partnership program, AeroStar's A320 type rating course is now DGCA compliant, making training accessible to pilots requiring DGCA approval.
• Fly Smart Flight TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 December 2017MOU signed between AeroStar's CEO Deidra Toye and Fly Smart Flight Training at Kissimmee Airport. Partnership enables cross-promotion of training offerings including type ratings and foreign license conversions.
• Eagle Flight Centre of MichiganminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 November 2017Partnership for ATP CTP training where ground school takes place at Eagle Flight Centre in Michigan and simulator training at AeroStar's Florida facilities. Joint ATP CTP class enrolls students locally.
• SkyBlue Jet AviationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 October 2017Partnership to promote type ratings services. AeroStar offers pilot type ratings training in A320 and B737 aircraft along with ATP CTP, while SkyBlue offers Initial Citation type rating and recurrent training.
• AirBrock Charter CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2017Partnership agreement for AeroStar to offer charter services on fleet of twin-engine Learjet31A aircraft through AirBrock at Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
• RwandAircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2017AeroStar awarded contract to provide RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, with advanced flight training services for senior first officers to obtain FAA Airline Transport Pilot Licenses. Includes type ratings on A320 and B737 aircraft, ATP-CTP course, Jet Transition, Multi-Crew Coordination, and Ab-Initio pilot training.
• ATIS Aviation AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 May 2016Partnership signed at 2016 Chinese Aviation Training and Education Summit in Shanghai to expand ATIS Aviation Academy's training portfolio to North America.
• Czech Aviation Training Centre (CATC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 November 2015Partnership to expand CATC's training portfolio to North America. MOU signed between CATC headquartered at Vaclav Havel International Airport in Prague and AeroStar.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 October 2015Partnership Agreement for AeroStar to provide approved Part 142 courses/programs for transitioning pilots from Spartan College to career placement with specified airlines and aviation organizations.
• Florida Institute of TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 November 2011Contract for AeroStar to deliver three courses (Simulator Observation, Jet Transition, Type Rating Training) to students for college credit toward aviation degrees. First program of its kind to provide type rating training toward a degree.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 October 2011AeroStar participated in ERAU Career Day event with over 1,000 students. Hosting tours of training facility and working to develop training partnership.
• Khmer Pilot TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership signed at APATS conference in Singapore for AeroStar to become Khmer's preferred A320 Type Rating, ATP/CTP & MCC training provider. Khmer Pilot Training is a Cambodian collaboration aiming to create opportunities for local students to become airline pilots.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CAE Inc. World's largest civil aviation training provider; operates an extensive network of Level D simulators and offers A320 and B737 type rating programs globally, directly competing with AeroStar for both individual students and airline training contracts.
• FlightSafety International: Long-established type-rating training specialist (now part of CAE) with a large fleet of full-flight simulators across aircraft types; competes with AeroStar in B737 and A320 type ratings and recurrent training for airline crews.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Airline-affiliated European training provider offering A320 and B737 type ratings plus ATP CTP-equivalent courses; competes with AeroStar for international students seeking FAA-recognized or European airline pathway training.
• SIMAERO: France-based pilot training group operating Level D simulators for A320, B737 and other types; targets a similar customer base of airline pilots and ab initio cadets, with comparable business model of type rating plus dry lease.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: US-based flight academy offering FAA-approved type ratings and ab initio programs including A320/B737 courses; directly comparable to AeroStar in regulatory positioning, simulator-based delivery, and target pilot segments.
• BAA Training: European-based aviation training academy offering integrated ab initio and type rating programs (including A320) with an international student focus; competes with AeroStar for cadet pilots seeking airline-track training pathways.
• ATP Flight School: Largest US flight school covering the ab initio to airline pathway with type rating partnerships; overlaps with AeroStar's ab initio and career-track programs for aspiring US-based commercial pilots.

Emerging players

• Emirates Flight Training Academy: Major Middle East-based pilot training academy backed by Emirates Group with substantial simulator capacity; addresses the same global ab initio to type rating demand and competes for international cadets that AeroStar also targets.

Others

• Redbird Flight Simulations: Existing AeroStar technology partner (Flight Training Devices) supplying flight training devices and simulation technology; comparable as an aviation training equipment provider and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Avsoft International: Existing AeroStar technology partner providing computer-based aircraft systems training (A320, B737 Classic/NG) used in AeroStar's ground school; comparable as a CBT/eLearning supplier to the pilot training ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AerostarFltCrew
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWi6tQUF9VSawgXu6q37tHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/AerostarTypeRatings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company-beta/2283239
• Instagraminstagram.com/aerostartraining

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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