AERO Bildungs GmbH

What AERO Bildungs GmbH does

AERO-Bildungs GmbH is a German family-owned aviation training organization headquartered in Gilching, Bavaria, that delivers EASA-approved aircraft maintenance certification courses. Founded in 2003 through the merger of the former Dornier Training & Further Education Department and a technical school dating to 1984, the company holds EASA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation approval (since 2004, on the basis of JAR 147 approval from 1999), ISO 9001:2008, and §10 AZWV certification. It offers Part-66 Basic Training across all license categories (CAT A, B1, B2, B2L), Part-66 Type Training for Airbus A320 family, Dornier 228/328, Dash 8-Q400, and Eurocopter EC-135, plus Part-145/Part-21 regulation courses, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Train the Trainer, composite and structural repair courses, vocational training for aircraft mechanics, and authorized administration of Part-66 module examinations.

The core technology is a blended learning delivery model combining classroom instruction at the Gilching facility with a self-paced web-based multimedia training platform that issues login credentials within one working day and supports PayPal-based enrollment. Course delivery is also conducted on-site at customer facilities, including a long-running on-site presence at Airbus Hamburg Finkenwerder and at German Bundeswehr helicopter bases. International reach is enabled through representative offices in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok (since 2008), with Part-66 courses and examinations also offered in Thailand and Austria.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition fees ranging from approximately €650 for short specialized modules (e.g., EWIS) to €12,990 for full Part-66 CAT-A certifying staff courses (800 hours), plus examination administration fees and web-based online training. The customer base spans individual maintenance technicians seeking EASA licensing (the primary direct-to-consumer segment), aviation manufacturing personnel, freelance aviation instructors, and enterprise clients including Airbus and the Bundeswehr. With 24 employees, the company operates as a specialized mittelständisches Unternehmen (medium-sized enterprise) anchored in a regulated niche where EASA Part-147 approval functions as a structural barrier to entry.

Name

AERO Bildungs GmbH

Legal name

AERO-Bildungs GmbH

Website

https://aero-bildung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AERO-Bildungs GmbH is a German EASA Part-147 approved aviation training organization in Gilching, Bavaria, providing Part-66 basic, type, regulation, and examination services to aircraft maintenance engineers, Airbus, and the Bundeswehr, with representative offices in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance training
• EASA Part-66 training
• Aircraft type training
• EASA Part-147 training
• Aviation technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Maintenance Training Courses: The company generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for EASA Part-66 approved training courses. Pricing varies by course type, duration, and license category (CAT-A, B1, B2). Course fees range from approximately 650 EUR for short specialized courses up to 12,990 EUR for full certifying staff courses. Some courses are exempt from VAT.
2. Part-66 Examination Fees: Revenue is generated from administering Part-66 module examinations. Exams can be taken independently or as part of course packages. Additional fees may be charged for exam locations outside Gilching.
3. Web-Based Online Training: Online courses offered via web-based training platform with self-paced multimedia content. Students can pay via PayPal and enroll directly, receiving login credentials within one working day. Certificate issued upon course completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AERO-Bildung is an EASA Part-147 approved aviation maintenance training organization delivering EASA Part-66 basic and type training courses, regulatory compliance courses (Part-145, Part-21), and Part-66 module examinations to aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians. The company offers classroom-based training at its Gilching facility, blended learning, and fully online web-based courses, with on-site corporate training delivered to enterprise customers such as Airbus and the Bundeswehr.

Product overview

AERO-Bildung offers a comprehensive portfolio of aviation training services centered on EASA Part-66 certification programs. The core offering includes Part-66 Basic Training (CAT-A, CAT-B1, CAT-B2, CAT-B2L) and Part-66 Type Training for specific aircraft (Airbus A320 family, Dornier 228/328, Dash 8-Q400, Eurocopter EC-135). Supporting products include Regulation Courses (Part-145, Part-21), a Web Based Training e-learning platform with multimedia content, Special Courses (EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Train the Trainer, structural/composite repair, avionics), Part-66 Examinations, and Vocational Training Programs for aircraft mechanics and electronics technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Part-66 Basic Training EASA-approved foundational training courses for aircraft maintenance engineer licenses covering CAT-A, CAT-B1, CAT-B2, and CAT-B2L categories with module examinations, including full certifying staff courses up to 800 hours and Category-A 47-day exam preparation programs.
• Part-66 Type Training Aircraft-specific type training for maintenance engineers covering Airbus A319/A320/A321, Dornier 228, Dornier 328-100/-300, Dash 8-Q 400, and Eurocopter EC-135 platforms.
• Regulation Courses (Part-145/Part-21) Aviation regulatory compliance courses covering Part-145 (maintenance organization requirements) and Part-21 (aircraft design and production) for maintenance organization staff and auditors.
• Web Based Training Platform Self-paced multimedia e-learning platform delivering Part-66 and Part-145 training modules through a learning management system with AERO-Bildung scripts, including Aviation Legislation, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, and Human Factors courses accessible globally with PayPal enrollment.
• Special Courses Specialized aviation training portfolio including EWIS (target groups 1/2 theoretical and practical), Aviation Auditor, Fuel Tank Safety Level Phase II, Train the Trainer (Basic and Refresher), Aviation Technical English, Structural Repair, Composite Repair, Heavy Repairs, Aviation Radio Communication, Cockpit Display Systems, Avionic Bus Systems, and Introduction to Aviation.
• Part-66 Examinations EASA-approved Part-66 module examinations conducted as Full Examinations at the training center in Gilching and at international locations (including Thailand), available for modules 1-17 across license categories, with Certificate of Recognition (CoR) issued upon successful completion.
• Vocational Training Programs Apprenticeship and qualification programs for aircraft mechanics (Instandhaltungstechnik, Fertigungstechnik) and aircraft electronics technicians, including Airbus advanced courses and manufacturing techniques, plus the 4-month Cabin Interior Specialist program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Part-66 module examinations administered as Full Examinations, with Certificate of Recognition (CoR) issued upon successful completion of module exams

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BundeswehrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, AERO-Bildung has been supporting the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) in the maintenance of its helicopter fleet CH53, stationed at Holzdorf and Laupheim. This represents a long-term on-site training and technical support relationship.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Since 2012, AERO-Bildung has been providing technical training at Airbus facilities in Hamburg Finkenwerder. The company started with three employees on site providing specialized aviation maintenance training services to Airbus operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Global aviation training leader predominantly in pilot training but also offering maintenance training and workforce development services. Commercially adjacent through shared aviation training customer base and corporate aviation training offerings.
• FlightSafety International: Large U.S.-based aviation training organization offering pilot and maintenance technician training across multiple regulatory frameworks. Overlaps with AERO-Bildung in commercial aviation maintenance training, though skewed toward North American operators.
• Airbus Training (Aviation Training Services): OEM-affiliated training organisation owned by Airbus, offering Part-66 and type training for Airbus aircraft including the A320 family on which AERO-Bildung also delivers type training. Larger scale and broader geographic reach than AERO-Bildung.
• Avia Solutions Group: Lithuania-based aviation group covering pilot training, MRO, and aviation staffing. Contains a Part-147 training scope and serves a similar customer base of EASA-certified engineers, with a much broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lufthansa Technical Training: Germany-based EASA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation offering Part-66 basic and type training across B1/B2 categories. Closest direct competitor to AERO-Bildung, with a larger footprint and broader type-rating catalogue, but operating in the same regulatory and customer framework.
• SR Technics: Switzerland-headquartered MRO with a Part-147 training organization attached to its line maintenance operations. Comparable as an integrated MRO-training model serving EASA Part-66 students, though anchored to SR Technics' own maintenance facilities.
• FL Technics: Lithuania-based MRO and aviation training group offering Part-147-approved maintenance training with type-rating courses. Comparable through EASA Part-147 scope, type training focus, and B2L/basic training offerings, with a stronger Eastern European footprint.

Regional players

• Pan Am International Flight Academy: U.S.-headquartered aviation training academy offering pilot, maintenance, and cabin crew training primarily to North American and Latin American markets. Comparable through aviation maintenance training curriculum, though operating outside AERO-Bildung's core European/Asian geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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