Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre

What Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre does

Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre is a purpose-built aviation and aeromedical training facility located at Bankstown Airport, NSW, Australia, operated by Toll Aviation (a division of Toll Holdings Ltd) and co-owned with NSW Ambulance. Established around 2016, the centre delivers high-fidelity simulation-based training to pilots, aircrew officers, helicopter medical teams, and specialist personnel across aviation, emergency services, defence, and aeromedical sectors. Core assets include Australia's only OEM-endorsed Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator (one of twelve globally), an immersive Aquatic Rescue Theatre equipped with Survival Systems Limited's Modular Egress Training Simulator, the RAPTR Room with winch training systems, and a Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality (MAV) trainer developed with UNSW. The centre holds CASA 141/142, dual CASA/EASA Level D simulator certifications, RTO ID 41569 status, and CASA zero-flight-time syllabus approval for AW139 type conversion.

ACE generates revenue through a combination of publicly priced open-enrollment courses (HUET at AUD $1,150, EBS at AUD $600, combined at AUD $1,600), fee-for-service bespoke training programs co-designed with clients, facility and simulator hire, and a large embedded training contract with NSW Ambulance delivering over 42,000 hours annually. The go-to-market is enterprise B2B, with direct engagement via website enquiry forms supporting both domestic clients (NSW Police, Fire & Rescue NSW, CHC Helicopter, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, CareFlight, Qantas, Virgin Australia) and international clients (Vietnamese Navy, Japan Coast Guard, Indonesian National SAR Agency, Chungnam Province Korea, Shell Petroleum Brunei). The centre employs 51–100 staff including senior flight examiners, aircrew officer instructors, and embedded NSW Ambulance educators.

Name

Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre

Legal name

Toll Holdings Ltd

Website

https://acetrainingcentre.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACE Training Centre is a purpose-built aviation and aeromedical simulation facility at Bankstown, NSW, operated by Toll Aviation and co-owned with NSW Ambulance, delivering CASA-approved pilot, aircrew, and rescue training across Australia and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response, Fire Safety & Evacuation (EDABAEAE), Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Aviation training services
• Aeromedical crew training
• Helicopter underwater escape
• Flight simulation training
• Rescue training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Delivers aviation and aeromedical training courses including HUET and EBS training, AW139 Type Rating, and tailored training programs to pilots, aircrew, helicopter medical teams, and specialist personnel. Revenue is generated through course fees, facility hire, and customised training program contracts with organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ACE Training Centre delivers CASA/EASA-compliant aviation and aeromedical training including Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) training, AW139 type rating and recurrent training, aeromedical crew ab initio and cyclic programs, aquatic rescue, winch, and human factors instruction. Revenue is generated through course fees, simulator and facility hire, and customised training program contracts with aviation, defence, and emergency services organisations.

Product overview

The ACE Training Centre operates as a purpose-built aviation and aeromedical training facility offering a portfolio of training courses, simulation technology, and specialised facilities. The core training offerings include HUET and EBS certification courses, AW139 Type Rating training with Level D full flight simulator, NSW Ambulance training programs, and the Aquatic Rescue Theatre. These programs are supported by the RAPTR Room with MAV technology and winch training simulators. The facility provides both standardised nationally recognised courses and bespoke tailored training solutions for organisations across aviation, emergency services, defence, and aeromedical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
• Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) Training
• AW139 Type Rating and Recurrent Training
• NSW Ambulance Ab Initio Training Program
• NSW Ambulance Helicopter Cyclic Training Program
• Aquatic Rescue Theatre Hire
• AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator Hire
• Bespoke / Tailored Training Programs
• Winch Training Simulator Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000+ hours of training delivered annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• NSW AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToll and NSW Ambulance jointly established the ACE Training Centre as Australia's world-class aviation and aeromedical training centre. NSW Ambulance is a co-owner/partner in the centre, receiving over 42,000 hours of annual training for their doctors, Critical Care Paramedics, and Flight Nurses. The partnership sets new standards for safety, capability and education with a holistic training approach.
• Leonardo (AW139 OEM)coreTechnology or IntegrationAs part of the Leonardo global network of Authorised Training Centres, The ACE Training Centre has the only OEM endorsed Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Australia. Leonardo provides OEM endorsement and certification support for the simulator operations.
• Survival Systems LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Aquatic Rescue Theatre is equipped with Survival Systems Limited's Modular Egress Training Simulator with docking capability and Personnel Rescue Hoist. This equipment creates the highly realistic environmental scenarios that make the Aquatic Rescue Theatre the pinnacle of aquatic training environments in Australia.
• University of New South Wales (UNSW)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNSW partnered with the ACE Training Centre to develop the Mixed Augmented Virtual Reality (MAV) Trainer, a new and innovative training concept. MAV allows students to work together in multi-crew settings to rehearse complex mission scenarios using pass-through technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is the world's largest civil aviation training company, operating 50+ full-flight simulators and training centres globally. It is a broad incumbent offering pilot type rating, recurrent, and aeromedical training at scale, with a helicopter training footprint that directly competes with ACE for international contracts.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International (a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) is one of the world's leading aviation training organisations, operating hundreds of simulators and delivering pilot type rating, recurrent, and specialty training. Its breadth and geographic reach make it a direct competitor for enterprise helicopter and fixed-wing training contracts.
• TRU Simulation + Training: TRU Simulation + Training (a Textron company) designs and operates full-flight simulators and training devices for commercial and military aviation. It provides comparable simulator-based pilot training solutions and serves similar helicopter and fixed-wing operator customers globally.
• Survitec Group: Survitec is a global survival and safety solutions company that provides HUET, EBS, and aviation survival training through training centres in multiple regions. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same helicopter underwater escape and emergency breathing training customers.

Direct peers

• Bristow Academy (now Bristow Group training): Bristow Group operates pilot training academies and simulator-based training for helicopter operators serving offshore, SAR, and EMS markets. It is a direct comparator for helicopter pilot type rating and aeromedical training at scale.
• Helicentre Aviation: Helicentre Aviation is a UK-based helicopter training organisation offering type ratings, simulator training, and crew training. Its integrated simulator-plus-fleet training model and government/enterprise customer base are closely comparable to ACE's operating model.
• CHC Helicopter Training Academy: CHC Helicopter operates training programmes for its own pilots and external customers, focusing on helicopter type rating, SAR, and offshore crew training. It is a direct peer in terms of customer base (CHC is also an ACE customer) and the integrated aviation/operational training model.
• HeliSim (SIMAero/Entrol helicopter training): HeliSim and adjacent helicopter simulator training providers operate Level D and FNPT simulators for helicopter type rating and recurrent training. They compete for the same operator customers and serve a similar regulatory-certified training niche.
• Leonardo Helicopters Training: Leonardo Helicopters operates its own global network of Authorised Training Centres, of which ACE is the Australian member. Leonardo's training network directly competes for AW139 type rating and recurrent business across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and OEM endorsement decisions between them shape the addressable market.

Emerging players

• Survival Systems Limited (Australia): Survival Systems Limited is the supplier of the Modular Egress Training Simulator used in ACE's Aquatic Rescue Theatre and also operates its own HUET/EBS training. It is a focused comparator for the aquatic rescue and emergency breathing training portion of ACE's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-training-centre

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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