Safety Wings

Name

Safety Wings

Legal name

Safety Wings AG

Website

https://safetywings.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Pilot theory training
• Aviation training services
• Helicopter pilot training
• Fixed-wing pilot training
• Flight school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sursee

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pilot Theory Training Programs: Safety Wings AG generates revenue through theoretical pilot training programs for various license levels (PPL, CPL, ATPL, IR, BIR, CBIR, HPA) for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Revenue is generated through Distance Learning fees, coaching sessions, private instruction, and training materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Safety Wings AG operates as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) providing theoretical pilot training for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft across all licence levels (PPL, CPL, ATPL, IR, BIR, CBIR, HPA), supplemented by VFR/IFR radio telephony (RTF) and Language Proficiency Check (LPC) courses. Training is delivered through a Distance Learning self-study program with the Aviation Exam question database, combined with Instructor-Led Virtual Classroom sessions and in-person coaching at three Swiss locations (Aadorf, Sursee, Altenrhein). All programs are aligned with EASA Part FCL standards and culminate in BAZL-administered theory examinations.

Product overview

Safety Wings AG operates as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certified since 1990, offering theoretical pilot training for both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The portfolio consists of a comprehensive modular training system built around two core pillars: Distance Learning (self-study with textbooks and the Aviation Exam question database) and Instructor-Led Virtual Classroom (remote or in-person coaching). The product suite spans all major EASA pilot licence levels — PPL, CPL, ATPL, IR, BIR, CBIR, and HPA — across both aircraft categories, supplemented by Voice/RTF (VFR and IFR radiotelephony) training and the Language Proficiency Check (LPC). Students can enroll in individual courses or progress through a modular pathway from PPL through to ATPL. All training aligns with EASA Part FCL standards and culminates in BAZL-administered theory examinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PPL Airplane (Private Pilot Licence - Fixed-wing) Theoretical pilot training for Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for fixed-wing aircraft, covering subjects including air law, human performance, meteorology, navigation, communications, aircraft knowledge, flight planning, and aerodynamics. Aimed at aspiring private pilots seeking recreational non-commercial flying certification.
• PPL Helicopter (Private Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Theoretical pilot training for Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for helicopters, covering helicopter-specific subjects including general helicopter knowledge, flight performance and planning, operational procedures, and flight fundamentals alongside general aviation subjects.
• CPL Airplane (Commercial Pilot Licence - Fixed-wing) Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theoretical training for fixed-wing aircraft, a prerequisite for professional aviation work, covering flight planning, meteorology, and other commercial pilot subjects.
• CPL Helicopter (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theoretical training for helicopters, covering flight planning, meteorology, and other commercial pilot subjects for pilots pursuing professional helicopter careers.
• ATPL Airplane (Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Fixed-wing) Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theoretical training for fixed-wing aircraft, covering 13 subjects required for airline pilot certification for pilots pursuing commercial airline operations.
• ATPL Helicopter IFR (Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theoretical training for helicopters covering both VFR and IFR operations, including 13 subjects such as helicopter systems, aerodynamics, navigation, and meteorology.
• ATPL Helicopter VFR (Airline Transport Pilot Licence - VFR only) Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theoretical training for helicopters covering VFR-only operations, requiring minimum 550 hours home study and minimum 47 hours plus KSA.
• IR Airplane (Instrument Rating - Fixed-wing) Instrument Rating (IR) theoretical training for fixed-wing aircraft, enabling pilots to fly in instrument meteorological conditions, from approximately CHF 410.
• IR Helicopter (Instrument Rating - Helicopter) Instrument Rating (IR) theoretical training for helicopters, enabling pilots to navigate using instruments only. Distance Learning CHF 790; private instruction CHF 115/hour.
• BIR (Basic Instrument Rating) Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) theoretical training for fixed-wing aircraft, a modular instrument rating with 3 modules oriented to practical flight training. Distance Learning CHF 690.
• CBIR (Competency Based Instrument Rating) Competency Based Instrument Rating (CBIR) theoretical training for fixed-wing aircraft, a competency-based approach to instrument flight training.
• HPA (High Performance Aircraft) High Performance Aircraft (HPA) theoretical training, available as VFR-only or VFR and IFR, covering aircraft systems, performance, and aerodynamics for pilots transitioning to larger or turbine-powered aircraft.
• RTF VFR (Radio Telephony - Visual Flight Rules) VFR Radio Telephony (RTF) training covering theory (12 hours) and practice, teaching phraseology and communication procedures for visual flight rules operations at controlled airfields.
• RTF IFR (Radio Telephony - Instrument Flight Rules) IFR Radio Telephony (RTF) training covering phraseology and communication procedures for instrument flight rules operations. Registration fee CHF 180 (included with IR training).
• RTF VFR Individual (Radio Telephony VFR - Private Instruction) Individualized VFR Radio Telephony (RTF) private instruction in German or English, offering flexible one-on-one training for VFR radio telephony certification.
• LPC (Language Proficiency Check) Language Proficiency Check (LPC) for English communication proficiency required for operations at controlled airfields, helping pilots achieve ICAO Level 5 or 6.
• Distance Learning Program Flexible home-based self-study program using provided textbooks and the Aviation Exam question database, combined with in-person or virtual coaching sessions and final tests. Available across all licence levels for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Instructor-Led Virtual Classroom Remote virtual classroom instruction led by certified instructors, enabling students to attend training sessions from home via videotelephony, complementing Distance Learning and in-person coaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3000 pilots successfully trained since 1990
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader offering cadet-to-type-rating pilot training, including EASA-aligned theory and full-flight simulation. Overlaps with Safety Wings on the theory portion of the curriculum but operates at much larger scale across multiple jurisdictions.
• FlightSafety International: Major global aviation training organization with extensive simulator-based and ground-school programs. Comparable on theory/ground school curriculum delivery, though focused more on professional pilot recurrent training than initial licensing.
• BAA Training: European aviation training organization offering integrated ATPL cadet programs with both theory and flight training components. Comparable EASA-aligned theory curriculum, but operates at larger scale and across multiple European bases.
• European Flight Academy (Lufthansa): Lufthansa-owned integrated pilot training academy delivering both theory and flight training under EASA standards. Comparable curriculum scope (full PPL through ATPL pathway) but at significantly larger scale and with bundled flight hours.

Direct peers

• Bristol Groundschool: UK-based ATPL/PPL/CPL theoretical training school offering both classroom and distance-learning courses under EASA-aligned syllabi. Directly comparable to Safety Wings as a theory-focused pilot training provider with a similar modular product set across fixed-wing and helicopter ratings.
• Aviation Exam: Provider of EASA-aligned question banks and exam preparation tools used by ATPL/CPL/IR students. Used by Safety Wings as its core study platform; directly comparable as a theory exam-preparation ecosystem serving the same pilot trainee segment.
• ATPL Training: European provider of EASA ATPL/CPL/IR ground school courses via classroom and online formats. Comparable product portfolio (full theory pathway), similar target customer (aspiring commercial pilots), and overlapping geographic reach within Europe.
• Padpilot: Online-first EASA ATPL/CPL/IR theory training provider with interactive e-learning content. Directly comparable to Safety Wings' Distance Learning + Virtual Classroom hybrid, serving the same EASA theory student base.

Emerging players

• OSM Aviation Academy: Norway-headquartered aviation academy providing integrated ATPL training including EASA theory. Comparable to Safety Wings on EASA theory curriculum, with a comparable scale of operations and similar target student profile.

Others

• Jeppesen (Boeing): Provider of aeronautical charts, navigation data, and pilot training materials — Safety Wings explicitly sells Jeppesen charts as part of its RTF IFR program. Comparable as an enabler within the pilot theory training ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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