What EAS Barcelona does

EAS Barcelona (legal name European Aviation School of Barcelona, S.L.) is a Spain-based Approved Training Organisation operating from Sabadell Airport, certified by EASA under E-ATO-288 and accredited by the Maldives MCAA, with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. Founded in 2010, the school trains aspiring and current pilots for commercial aviation careers, with an integrated ATPL(A) course as its flagship offering alongside a broad modular catalogue that includes PPL(A), CPL(A), IR(A)-MEP, MCC, APS MCC, JOC, UPRT, Aerobatic, instructor ratings (FI, CRI, IRI, MCCI), CB-IR(A), and IR-SEP to IR(A)-MEP conversion. The school also runs a Cadet Program structured for airline intake and a Virtual School for ground theory.

The training infrastructure is built around a standardized, modern fleet of 13 Tecnam aircraft (10 single-engine and 3 multi-engine) and four FNPTII-certified simulators, including three Tecnam P2006T units and one Airbus A320 MCC unit that supports multi-crew coordination and type-rating preparation. This asset base, combined with the EASA ATO framework, allows the school to deliver both integrated and modular pathways to commercial pilot licensure under a single regulated operator.

The business model is tuition-based, charging individual students for integrated or modular course packages at European-market price points (integrated ATPL programs typically priced in the €60,000–€90,000 range based on market benchmarks), with the Cadet Program representing a parallel B2B channel into airline-sponsored ab-initio pipelines. Customers are primarily individual aspiring commercial pilots, supplemented by international students and working professionals pursuing modular ratings; no enterprise customer logos or anchor airline contracts are publicly disclosed. The school has accumulated a 4.6/5 Google rating across 119 reviews, indicating active retail demand.

Name

EAS Barcelona

Legal name

EUROPEAN AVIATION SCHOOL OF BARCELONA, S.L.

Website

https://easbcn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EAS Barcelona is an EASA-approved flight training organization at Sabadell Airport training aspiring commercial pilots through integrated and modular ATPL(A) programs, supported by a 13-aircraft Tecnam fleet and four FNPTII simulators including an A320 MCC unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Commercial pilot training
• Flight school Barcelona
• ATPL integrated course
• Aviation training organization
• Flight simulation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated ATPL Training: Comprehensive integrated Airline Transport Pilot License program covering all training from zero experience to professional pilot, including ground school, flight training, and simulator sessions.
2. Modular Pilot Training: Flexible modular courses allowing students to complete training at their own pace, including PPL, ATPL theory, time building, VFR night, MEP class rating, IR(MEP), and CPL(A).
3. Specialized Courses for Pilots: Advanced courses including UPRT Advanced, Aerobatic Rating, APS MCC, MCC, JOC, FI(A), CRI(MEP), IRI(A), MCCI, CB-IR(A), and license conversions.
4. Cadet Programs for Airlines: Customized cadet programs developed in collaboration with airline companies for their pilot recruitment and training needs.
5. Training for Other ATOs: Flight instructor training and services provided to other Approved Training Organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EAS Barcelona is an EASA-approved flight school (E-ATO-288) that trains aspiring commercial airline pilots from zero experience to a frozen ATPL license. It delivers integrated and modular pilot training programs using a modern Tecnam aircraft fleet equipped with Glass Cockpit avionics and four certified FNPTII simulators (including an Airbus A320 FNPTII MCC), operating from facilities in Barcelona city and Sabadell Airport.

Product overview

EAS Barcelona is a European Aviation School (EASA-approved E-ATO-288) offering commercial airline pilot training from beginner to professional level. The portfolio consists of two core training pathways: an Integrated ATPL(A) course (a full-time, all-in-one program from zero experience to frozen ATPL) and a Modular ATPL(A) training (flexible, self-paced progression through individual certificates). These are supported by a comprehensive suite of specialized sub-products covering every license and rating milestone — from PPL and Time Building through CPL, multi-engine and instrument ratings, to advanced UPRT, aerobatic ratings, MCC/APS MCC courses, Jet Orientation, and flight instructor programs (FI, CRI, IRI). The school also operates an EAS Barcelona Virtual School for online learning, a dedicated student portal (students.easbcn.com), and a Cadet Program in partnership with airlines. All flight training is conducted from Sabadell Airport using a modern Tecnam fleet (P2002JF, P2008JC, P2006T) with glass cockpit Garmin avionics, supplemented by four certified FNPTII simulators (three Tecnam P2006T-based, one Airbus A320-based). The school operates from two sites: theoretical and simulator training in Barcelona (near Sants station) and practical flight operations at Sabadell Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAS Barcelona Virtual School: Online/virtual pilot training programs including VFR routing courses

Products and services

• Integrated ATPL(A) Course A comprehensive integrated flight training program taking students from zero experience to a frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), combining theoretical knowledge and practical flight training in a structured, full-time curriculum that can be completed in approximately one year.
• Modular ATPL(A) Training Flexible modular pathway to the ATPL license that allows students to complete individual theoretical and flight modules at their own pace, ideal for those balancing studies or work.
• PPL(A) Private Pilot License Course Foundational private pilot license training covering basic flight theory, navigation, and practical flight skills, serving as a starting point for those pursuing recreational or eventual commercial pilot certification.
• CPL(A) Commercial Pilot License Course Advanced flight training program for obtaining the Commercial Pilot License (CPL), building on prior theoretical knowledge and flight experience.
• IR(A)-MEP Instrument Rating Course Multi-engine instrument rating training that teaches pilots to fly using instrument references only, covering IFR procedures in multi-engine aircraft.
• APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation) EASA-mandated Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation course delivered using an Airbus A320 FNPTII MCC simulator, preparing pilots for airline-style multi-crew operations.
• MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) Course Multi-Crew Cooperation course training pilots to operate effectively as part of a flight crew in commercial aviation environments.
• Flight Instructor Courses (FI(A), CRI(MEP), IRI(A), MCCI) Flight instructor training programs enabling licensed pilots to become certified instructors in single-engine, multi-engine, instrument rating instruction, and MCC pedagogy.
• UPRT Advanced Course Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) advanced course, a mandatory EASA requirement for airline pilot training, delivered using dedicated aerobatic aircraft.
• Airline Cadet Program Structured cadet training programs designed in collaboration with airline partners to provide pilot recruitment and training pipelines that meet airline-specific operational and regulatory needs.
• Flight Simulator Training (FNPTII) Certified flight simulation training delivered through three FNPTII simulators based on the Tecnam P2006T and one FNPTII MCC simulator based on the Airbus A320, all featuring Glass Cockpit technology.
• EAS Barcelona Virtual School Online virtual learning platform providing remote flight training content and tools such as VFR routing exercises, enabling students to supplement their in-person training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6/5 Google rating based on 119 reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Aviation Safety Agency. EAS Barcelona collaborates closely with AESA to study and incorporate new regulations into their professional pilot training courses, ensuring compliance with Spanish aviation standards.
• EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union Aviation Safety Agency. EAS Barcelona is an approved E-ATO-288 flight school and collaborates with EASA to implement new mandatory requirements including PBN, UPRT, and MCC APS courses. They were pioneers in Europe for implementing these new regulations.
• MCAA MaldivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaldivian Civil Aviation Authority. EAS Barcelona is the only Spanish flight school approved by MCAA of Maldives, enabling students to complete training that meets Maldivian regulatory requirements.
• AEFA (Agrupación de Escuelas de Formación Aeronáutica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Aeronautical Training Schools. EAS Barcelona is a member of AEFA, connecting them with other Spanish flight training institutions.
• Tecnnam Aircraft ManufacturercoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian aircraft manufacturer. EAS Barcelona has acquired its modern fleet directly from Tecnnam factory, including P2008 JC, P2006T, P2006T MKII, and P2002JF aircraft all equipped with Glass Cockpit technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global leader in flight simulation and pilot training, operating one of the world's largest networks of training centres and cadet programs — a broad incumbent that overlaps significantly with EAS Barcelona's core offering.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a global aviation training organisation operating advanced simulation centres and type-rating programs — a broad incumbent whose simulator-based training overlaps with EAS Barcelona's FNPTII/MCC capability.
• European Flight Academy: European Flight Academy (Lufthansa subsidiary) is a major EASA-approved integrated ATPL provider with extensive fleet and airline cadet pipelines — a much larger incumbent in the same European pilot training space.

Direct peers

• Egnatia Aviation: Egnatia Aviation is a Greece-based EASA-approved flight school offering integrated ATPL and modular training programs, serving a similar Southern European student base to EAS Barcelona.
• BAA Training: BAA Training is a Lithuania-based EASA-approved flight training organisation offering integrated ATPL and cadet programs, similar in scale and target market to EAS Barcelona.
• Airways Aviation: Airways Aviation is a European pilot training group operating EASA-approved integrated ATPL programs across multiple countries, directly comparable to EAS Barcelona's integrated training offering.
• OSM Aviation Academy: OSM Aviation Academy is a Scandinavian EASA-approved flight school offering integrated ATPL training and cadet programs, directly comparable to EAS Barcelona's target market and curriculum.
• FTEJerez: FTEJerez is a Spanish EASA-approved integrated ATPL flight school based in Jerez, competing directly with EAS Barcelona for aspiring commercial pilot students in Spain.
• Horizon Flight Academy: Horizon Flight Academy is a Cyprus-based EASA-approved flight training organisation offering integrated ATPL training, competing with EAS Barcelona for international students in the Mediterranean region.

Regional players

• Epic Flight Academy: Epic Flight Academy is a US-based FAA-approved pilot training school offering integrated programs that attract international students — a regional (US-focused) peer with a comparable business model but different regulatory jurisdiction than EAS Barcelona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EasBarcelona
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@easbarcelona
• Facebookfacebook.com/easbcn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eas-barcelona
• Instagraminstagram.com/easbarcelona

Compliance2 records

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