CAMAS Formation

What CAMAS Formation does

CAMAS Formation is a French private vocational training organization headquartered in Tremblay-en-France (greater Paris), specializing in aviation and airport-sector qualifications. Founded in 2001, the group operates approximately 30 training centers spanning mainland France (Roissy CDG, Orly, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Nantes, Montpellier, Mulhouse), all French overseas territories (Réunion, Mayotte, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane), and two international sites — an airport training center in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and a language-immersion center in Malta. The group's primary legal entity is ICA Consulting SARL (registered in Bobigny), supplemented by AERO TRAINING CENTER and INSTITUT AERO FORMATIONS, both Qualiopi-certified by the French Ministry of Education.

CAMAS delivers a unified portfolio of degree-granting programs (BTS, CAP, Titre Professionnel), short professional certifications (notably CQP ASA Agent Sûreté for airport security), e-learning via the camastraining.com platform, language-immersion stays in Malta, and academic tutoring (soutien scolaire). It has been a subsidiary of the Apave testing, inspection and certification group since 2024. Underlying technology consists of a standard distance-learning platform (camastraining.com), a virtual classroom for synchronous online sessions, and an integrated MOOC (MOOC Accueil France) for hospitality content. Differentiated products include a Papa Charlie mobility service (vehicle rental with or without driver's license) that addresses transportation barriers for apprentices and airport workers.

Revenue is generated through course fees paid by individuals or financed via the French Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), OPCO operators, employer sponsorship, and apprenticeship contracts (alternance). Distribution operates through direct enrollment via the website (appcamas.com), 30+ physical training centers, employer partnerships (notably City One for airport staffing) and event-driven open-day sessions. The company does not publicly disclose revenue; HQ headcount is reported at 51–100 personnel, with on-site instructors not enumerated. CAMAS has been operating for 23+ years and holds partnership-enabled direct placement pathways to employers including City One and other airport service companies.

Name

CAMAS Formation

Legal name

CAMAS FORMATION (ICA CONSULTING)

Website

https://camasformation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CAMAS Formation is a French private vocational training group operating ~30 centers across France, its overseas territories, Côte d'Ivoire and Malta, delivering degree-granting programs, professional certifications (notably CQP ASA airport security), e-learning, and language immersion for aviation, transport, tourism, and hospitality job seekers. Since 2024, it has been a subsidiary of the Apave testing, inspection and certification group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM), Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

Keywords

• Airport training services
• Vocational certification programs
• Apprenticeship alternance training
• E-learning distance training
• Language immersion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Training programs for individuals seeking professional qualifications in airport operations, security, logistics, tourism, and other sectors. Revenue generated through course fees paid by individuals or financed via CPF, OPCO, or employer sponsors.
2. Apprenticeship/Alternance Programs: Dual education programs combining theoretical training with employer work experience. Revenue comes from alternating training contracts with partner companies and state funding for apprenticeship.
3. CPF-Financed Training: Training eligible for Compte Personnel de Formation financing, allowing individuals to use government-allocated training credits for professional development courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAMAS Formation delivers professional and vocational training programs for the airport and broader transport/tourism/logistics workforce, including degree-granting diplomas, professional certifications (CQP ASA, Titre Professionnel, CAP, BTS), airport-specific tracks for security, ground handling, traffic and reception roles, language immersion, and academic tutoring. Programs are delivered through 30+ physical training centers in France and abroad, complemented by an e-learning platform, apprenticeship (alternance) contracts, and a mobility rental service for learners.

Product overview

CAMAS Formation is a private training center (centre de formation privé) offering a unified portfolio of vocational and professional training services. The core offerings include Formation Diplômantes (degree-granting programs), Formation Professionnelles (professional certifications), E-learning (distance learning platform), Séjours Linguistiques (language immersion abroad), and Soutien Scolaire (academic support). Training spans multiple sectors: Accueil & Escale, Sûreté & Sécurité, Transport & Logistique, Tourism, Langues Étrangères, Management, and others. The company operates through multiple entities (ICA CONSULTING, AERO TRAINING CENTER, INSTITUT AERO FORMATIONS) under the CAMAS ACADEMY brand, with approximately 30 schools across France and internationally. Partnerships include MOOC Accueil France for digital hospitality training and Papa Charlie for student mobility support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Papa Charlie: Vehicle rental service for airport employees and apprentices, offering cars with and without driver's license, promoting mobility and employment integration

Products and services

• Formations Diplômantes (Degree-granting programs) Degree-granting training programs offered in alternance or initial format, enabling students to obtain nationally recognized diplomas (CAP, BTS, Titre Professionnel) for careers in airport operations, transport, logistics, tourism and hospitality.
• Formations Professionnelles (Professional certification programs) Professional certification programs designed to rapidly prepare students for specific trades and employment, including CQP ASA (Agent Sûreté Aéroportuaire) and other airport-sector certifications.
• E-learning (Distance learning platform) Online learning platform offering digital courses accessible remotely for self-paced and blended distance training in airport, transport, logistics, tourism and language skills.
• Séjours Linguistiques (Language immersion programs) Language immersion programs including intensive stays in Malta, providing foreign-language learning experiences for hospitality, tourism and aviation professionals.
• Soutien Scolaire (Academic tutoring) Academic support services including intensive revision workshops during school holidays, weekly college courses, and high school preparation for Brevet and Baccalauréat exams for students from 4ème to Terminale.
• MOOC Accueil France (Hospitality MOOC) Massive Open Online Course partnership offering hospitality and tourism training with courses on service excellence and international tourist welcoming (Chinese and Indian markets), delivered through self-paced learning, quizzes, peer correction and gamification.
• Accueil & Escale (Airport reception and ground operations training) Training programs for airport reception and ground operations roles, including Agent d'escale and Agent d'accueil, designed to prepare staff for passenger-facing airport positions.
• Sûreté & Sécurité (Airport security training) Airport security training programs covering the CQP ASA (Agent Sûreté Aéroportuaire) certification and related compliance-focused security training for airport screening and surveillance roles.
• Transport & Logistique (Transport and logistics training) Transport and logistics training including BTS GTLA, agent de trafic, and related professional certifications for the freight, supply chain, and ground operations sectors.
• Tourisme (Tourism sector training) Tourism sector training covering reception roles, hôtesse de l'air/steward preparation, and tourism industry certifications for hospitality and travel services.
• Langues Étrangères (Foreign language training) Foreign language training programs including English and other international languages, supporting airport, tourism and hospitality workforce language requirements.
• Papa Charlie (Mobility vehicle rental) Vehicle rental service with and without driver's license supporting student mobility for airport workers and apprentices, offered through the Papa Charlie brand and promoted by CAMAS to remove transportation barriers to training and employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% exam pass rate for apprenticeship training programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Papa CharliecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Mobility service partnership providing vehicle rental (with and without license) for apprentices and employees in airport companies who lack transportation. CAMAS promotes Papa Charlie services to trainees to facilitate access to training and employment. Rental prices from €2.50-4/day with deposits and insurance included.
• City OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirport services company partnering with CAMAS for recruitment and training of airport staff including agents d'accueil, bagagistes, and security personnel. CAMAS provides training programs while City One provides employment opportunities for graduates.
• MOOC Accueil FrancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for online hospitality and customer service training content. MOOC Accueil France provides digital learning modules covering service excellence, Chinese tourist reception, and Indian tourist reception for CAMAS hospitality students.
• Auto-école AiguillagesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving school partnership through Papa Charlie program, offering AM license training for young people from age 16 to enable access to vehicle rental without license for apprentices.
• FASTT (Fonds d'Action Sociale du Travail Temporaire)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterim worker social fund partnering with Papa Charlie to facilitate vehicle access for temporary workers through the mobility assistance program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Studi (Galileo Global Education): Large French online professional training platform. Comparable in delivering CPF-eligible, distance-learning vocational programs to French learners, though with a much broader sector and digital-first model.
• Apave: Parent company of CAMAS and a major French testing, inspection, and certification group. Comparable as the group-level operator and channel for cross-selling training services into Apave's enterprise TIC client base.
• Cesi: Larger French engineering and professional training group with campuses across France. Comparable as a French professional training provider accessing CPF/OPCO funding, though Cesi's portfolio extends well beyond aviation into engineering, IT, and management.
• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): France's primary public vocational training organization with a national network of centers. Comparable as a large-scale French vocational training competitor for the same CPF/OPCO funding pool and employer relationships, with broader sector coverage.
• CNFDI: French distance-learning professional training organization offering CPF-eligible programs. Comparable as a French professional training competitor accessing the same CPF funding channels, with a remote/digital delivery model.

Direct peers

• AFTRAL: France's leading transport and logistics training network, operating dozens of centers across the country. Directly comparable as a French vocational training specialist with similar CPF/OPCO funding reliance and apprenticeship/alternance programs, with overlapping ground transport and logistics curricula.
• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile): France's national civil aviation university, providing training across pilot, engineer, air traffic controller, and airport operations roles. Comparable as a French aviation training institution; differs in public-university status and broader scope.
• ESMA Aviation Academy: French aviation training academy offering cabin crew, ground operations, and airport services certifications. Comparable in aviation-specific curriculum and the same target learner population seeking airport-industry employment.
• AFMAÉ (Association pour la Formation dans les Métiers de l'Aérien): French non-profit dedicated to aeronautical workforce training, focused on airport ground handling, aircraft maintenance, and cabin crew preparation. Closely comparable in mission, target learner, and airport-sector employer relationships.
• IFA Group (Institut de Formation des Aéroports): French training provider specializing in airport and aviation professions. Comparable in curriculum (ground operations, safety, security) and customer base (airport employers and job seekers).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CamasFormation
• Instagraminstagram.com/camasformation
• TikToktiktok.com/@camasformation
• Xx.com/camasformation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camas-formation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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