AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia

What AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia does

AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia is a private Brazilian higher education institution founded in 1997 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, specializing exclusively in civil aviation education. The institution operates under dual recognition from MEC (Ministry of Education) for its undergraduate degrees and ANAC (Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority) for its vocational certifications, offering four MEC-recognized higher education programs — Ciências Aeronáuticas (a 2,980-hour pilot/aviation management degree with the PILOTO 360º concept), Tecnologia em Transporte Aéreo, Mecânico de Aeronaves (Aircraft Mechanic across Basic, GMP, Cell, and Avionics modules), and Comissário(a) de Voo (Flight Attendant, the founding 1997 course) — plus a postgraduate program in Airport Management and Infrastructure launched in 2022.

The institution runs on a hybrid EAD semi-presential delivery model anchored by an integrated proprietary technology stack: a Virtual Learning Environment (AVA) for live and recorded classes, the UNIMESTRE Student Information System for enrollment/grading/finance, the SAAP practical class scheduling system for hands-on MMA training, and a digital library — supplemented by Ellen, an AI-powered virtual assistant (Beta, ChatGPT-based) that simulates ANAC exam questions for Aircraft Mechanic students. The model is delivered through eight physical polos — seven across Brazil and one international polo in Dubai opened in February 2026.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based, with annual subscription billing across courses; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective students are routed to WhatsApp advising or a vestibular enrollment portal. Revenue is concentrated in individual student fees across four target segments: aspiring pilots/aviation managers, aircraft maintenance technicians, cabin crew candidates, and aviation management professionals. The institution operates without disclosed institutional funding or PE/VC backing, financed by founder Donaide Ibañez and operating leadership, and is supported by a partner ecosystem of 30+ Brazilian aviation companies (MROs, parts suppliers, helicopter operators) that drive student placement and industry credibility.

Name

AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia

Legal name

AEROTD Faculdade de Tecnologia

Website

https://aerotd.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia is a Brazilian private aviation college founded 1997 in Florianópolis, offering MEC- and ANAC-recognized higher education degrees and vocational training for pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, and aviation managers across eight campuses in Brazil and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Aviation education
• Pilot training
• Aircraft maintenance
• Flight attendant training
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Florianópolis

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition – Ciências Aeronáuticas (Graduate Course): Revenue from tuition fees for the 2,980-hour undergraduate degree in Aviation Sciences, offered in semi-presential EAD format. The course is recognized by MEC and prepares students for ANAC pilot and aviation management exams. Pricing is partially visible with a 10% discount mentioned for the Aircraft Mechanic course.
2. Tuition – Tecnologia em Transporte Aéreo: Revenue from the superior technology degree in Air Transport, covering management, logistics and aviation content. Part of AEROTD's portfolio of MEC-recognized higher education programs.
3. Tuition – Mecânico de Aeronaves: Revenue from the Aircraft Mechanic course (modules: Basic, GMP, Cell, Avionics), offered in semi-presential EAD with new 2026 cohorts. ANAC-certified training with 10% discount mentioned.
4. Tuition – Comissário(a) de Voo (Flight Attendant): Revenue from the flight attendant certification course, the original course offering from 1997. Offered in semi-presential EAD format.
5. Continuing Education and Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from postgraduate and specialization courses, including the 2022-launched postgraduate program in Airport Management and Infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia is a private Brazilian higher education institution that delivers MEC-recognized undergraduate and technology degrees and ANAC-certified vocational courses for the civil aviation market, including pilot training, aircraft maintenance mechanics, flight attendants, and aviation management. Courses are delivered through a hybrid EAD semi-presential (distance learning) model with live synchronous classes, video-on-demand lessons, and in-person practical training at regional polos. The institution is supported by proprietary technology including the AI-powered virtual assistant Ellen, a virtual learning environment (AVA), and the integrated UNIMESTRE student management system.

Product overview

AeroTD Faculdade de Tecnologia is a specialized aviation education institution offering a portfolio of courses including undergraduate degrees (Ciências Aeronáuticas, Tecnologia em Transporte Aéreo), vocational programs (Mecânico de Aeronaves, Comissário de Voo), and postgraduate studies. The institution integrates technology through its AI-powered virtual assistant Ellen, a learning management system (AVA), student information portal (Unimestre), digital library, and practical scheduling tools. Courses are delivered via EaD semipresencial (hybrid) format with live classes, video lectures, and simulation-based exam preparation. Recognized by MEC and certified by ANAC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ellen: Virtual AI assistant developed by AEROTD to support Aircraft Mechanic students in preparing for the ANAC (Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority) exam. Named after Ellen Church, the world's first flight attendant.

Products and services

• Ciências Aeronáuticas (Aviation Sciences Undergraduate Degree) MEC-recognized three-year undergraduate degree (2,980 hours) preparing students to become commercial pilots or aviation managers, combining technical flight training with management and behavioral skills. Delivered in EAD semi-presential format and ANAC certified.
• Tecnologia em Transporte Aéreo (Air Transport Technology Degree) MEC-recognized technology degree covering aviation management, logistics, airport operations, and air transport. Designed for students pursuing management roles in airlines, airports, and air cargo operations. Delivered via EAD semi-presential format.
• Mecânico de Aeronaves (Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Course) ANAC-certified vocational course covering aircraft maintenance modules (Basic, GMP, Cell, Avionics) for individuals pursuing careers in aircraft maintenance and the MRO sector. Offered via EAD semi-presential format with a 10% discount available.
• Comissário(a) de Voo (Flight Attendant Course) ANAC-certified flight attendant training course covering emergency procedures, passenger service, safety protocols, and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Designed for individuals pursuing cabin crew careers in commercial aviation. Delivered via EAD semi-presential format.
• Pós-Graduação em Gestão e Infraestrutura Aeroportuária (Postgraduate in Airport Management and Infrastructure) Postgraduate specialization course in Airport Management and Infrastructure, covering aviation law, airport operations, air navigation, meteorology, and strategic planning. Designed for professionals seeking management roles in the aviation sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni success: Matheus Pontes transitioned from ground agent to flight attendant after completing AEROTD's flight attendant course, overcoming 7 unsuccessful airline attempts.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ATMminorOthersAviation industry partner displayed on AEROTD's official partners page. ATM is an aviation sector company collaborating with the institution's ecosystem of industry connections for student employment pathways and practical training.
• FênixminorOthersAviation industry partner listed on AEROTD's official partners page. Contributes to the institution's industry ecosystem supporting student placement and practical training.
• D'A Aviação LtdaminorOthersAviation services company listed among AEROTD's industry partners, supporting the connection between academic training and the Brazilian aviation market.
• Conte AerominorOthersAviation sector company listed as an official partner on AEROTD's partners page, contributing to the institution's industry network.
• Aero Center BrasilminorOthersBrazilian aviation center listed as an AEROTD partner, forming part of the institution's aviation industry ecosystem.
• Ambipar GroupminorOthersEnvironmental and aviation services group listed as a partner on AEROTD's official partners page, contributing to the institution's industry network.
• ABAminorOthersAviation company listed as an official AEROTD partner, contributing to the institution's industry ecosystem.
• AeromecânicaminorOthersAviation maintenance and engineering company listed as an AEROTD partner, supporting student training and employment connections in the MRO sector.
• AeroterraminorOthersAviation sector company listed as a partner on AEROTD's official partners page, contributing to the institution's aviation industry network.
• Aerobat ManutençãominorOthersAircraft maintenance company listed as an AEROTD partner, contributing to the MRO ecosystem and student practical training connections.
• AeronopminorOthersAviation services company listed as an official AEROTD partner, forming part of the institution's industry connection network.
• Quick Aviação / Ari AviationminorOthersAviation company listed as an AEROTD partner, part of the aviation industry ecosystem supporting student training and employment pathways.
• Aero Place Manutenção de AeronavesminorOthersAircraft maintenance company listed as an AEROTD partner, contributing to the MRO industry network.
• AWAminorOthersAviation industry partner listed on AEROTD's official partners page.
• Lino StarminorOthersAviation sector company listed as an AEROTD partner, contributing to the institution's industry ecosystem.
• Global PartsminorOthersAviation parts company listed as an AEROTD partner, forming part of the aviation industry connection network.
• Fly PartsminorOthersAviation parts supplier listed as an AEROTD partner, contributing to the industry ecosystem.
• FrisonflyminorOthersAviation services company listed as an official AEROTD partner.
• 30+ additional aviation companies (Ijuí, Lavras, São José dos Campos, Flight Manutenção, GM Aeroservice, Above Aviation, Henriomar Helicópteros, Aerotex Aviação Agrícola, Heringer Aviação, Helistar Aviação, Goiás Manutenção, Hélices Diamond, Interamerica, and others)minorOthers30+ additional aviation companies displayed on AEROTD's partners page, spanning MRO companies, parts suppliers, agricultural aviation firms, helicopter operators, and aviation service providers across Brazil. These partners collectively form an extensive industry ecosystem supporting student employment pathways, practical training, and industry relevance for all AEROTD programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Canadian-headquartered global aviation training services company, offering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training across 50+ locations. Comparable to AeroTD as a multi-track civil aviation training brand with international footprint, though CAE serves airline enterprise contracts while AeroTD serves individual career entrants.
• FlightSafety International: Global leader in professional aviation training, operating full-flight simulators and crew training centers worldwide. Comparable to AeroTD as a high-end aviation training provider, though it focuses on airline/crew recurrent training rather than initial career credentialing and operates at vastly larger scale.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: European aviation training subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, providing type rating, pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training. Comparable to AeroTD as a regulated aviation training organization serving multiple career tracks, though anchored to a major airline group and serving European/Asian markets.

Direct peers

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: US-based university specializing exclusively in aviation and aerospace higher education, offering pilot, mechanic, management, and engineering degrees. Directly comparable to AeroTD in being an aviation-only higher education institution with multiple career-pathway programs, though at substantially larger scale and global recognition.
• Purdue University – School of Aviation and Transportation Technology: US public university with a dedicated aviation school offering pilot, maintenance, and aviation management degrees. Comparable to AeroTD as a higher education institution with an aviation-focused multi-track portfolio, though at a much larger scale and broader research profile.
• Aeroclube de São Paulo: One of Brazil's oldest and largest aeroclubes, offering private pilot, commercial pilot, and instructor ratings with ANAC-recognized certifications. Comparable to AeroTD as a Brazilian civil aviation training provider serving the same pilot candidate market, though with a traditional in-person flight-school model rather than EAD delivery.
• EPTA (Escola de Pilotagem e Técnico em Aviação): Brazilian aviation training school offering pilot and aircraft technician courses in person and hybrid formats. Comparable to AeroTD as a domestic competitor in the same Brazilian civil aviation training market, competing for the same aspiring pilot and mechanic student segments.

Emerging players

• Omni Táxi Aéreo: Brazilian aviation services company with adjacent pilot training and crew resourcing activities for offshore and executive aviation. Comparable to AeroTD as a Brazil-based aviation training and services player, though Omni is primarily an operator rather than a credential-granting institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerotd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aerotdfaculdadedetecnologia
• Facebookfacebook.com/AeroTD
• Instagraminstagram.com/aerotd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aerotd-faculdade-de-tecnologia

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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