Aero Link Flight Academy

What Aero Link Flight Academy does

Aero Link Flight Academy (legal name: Aerolink) is a privately held, EASA-approved commercial flight training school headquartered at Sabadell Airport in Barcelona, Spain, operating since the early 2000s. The academy delivers certified training programs for aspiring professional pilots, commercial helicopter pilots, cabin crew, and private pilots, plus a youth aviation introduction program (Cadetes del Aire) for ages 14-17. Its core products are the ATPL integrated airline transport pilot license course (~2 years), the CPL helicopter course (~14 months, 135 flight hours), the 7-week TCP cabin crew certification, and a modular PPL, all issued under EASA/AESA regulatory authority.

Underlying operations rest on a directly-owned fleet of Diamond aircraft and two Piper Seneca fixed-wing trainers, Robinson R22 and Ecureuil AS350 helicopters, an in-house official maintenance center, and flight simulators for both airplane and helicopter tracks. The company reports 100+ completed ATPL course editions, students from 60+ nationalities, and a 98% first-year graduate placement rate supported by an in-house job placement bank.

The business model is professional-services revenue from tuition paid by individual students enrolling directly through the Sabadell campus, supplemented by dedicated international student recruitment (visa and accommodation support) and a multi-channel marketing presence (website, blog, Instagram, virtual tours, Rotary Club events). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based. The company is bootstrapped with no identified external investors, parent company, or venture backing, and operates on a single campus with 11-50 employees.

Name

Aero Link Flight Academy

Legal name

Aerolink

Website

https://aerolink.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aero Link Flight Academy is a privately held, EASA-approved flight training school at Sabadell Airport in Barcelona that trains aspiring commercial pilots, helicopter pilots, cabin crew, and private pilots — serving a global student body of 60+ nationalities through integrated ATPL, CPL, TCP, and PPL programs with reported 98% first-year graduate placement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Flight Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Commercial pilot training
• Airline pilot licensing
• Helicopter pilot training
• Cabin crew certification
• Flight simulation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sabadell, Cataluña

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Pilot Training (ATPL): Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License program combining theoretical knowledge and practical flight training, approximately 2 years duration, certified by EASA.
2. Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training (CPL): Professional helicopter pilot course with 14-month duration including 650 hours theoretical instruction and 135 hours flight training.
3. Cabin Crew Training (TCP): 7-week intensive cabin crew certificate program approved by AESA/EASA.
4. Private Pilot Training (PPL): Modular private pilot license program with 100+ theoretical hours and 45 flight hours.
5. Air Cadets Program: Youth aviation introduction program for ages 14-17 conducted during summer months.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aero Link Flight Academy provides EASA-certified professional pilot and private pilot training, commercial helicopter pilot instruction, cabin crew certification, and a youth aviation program. Training combines theoretical instruction with practical flying using a mixed fixed-wing and helicopter fleet, flight simulators, and an in-house official maintenance center, with graduate job-placement assistance.

Product overview

Aero Link Flight Academy is a Barcelona-based commercial aviation school offering a portfolio of EASA-certified training programs. The core offerings include the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) integrated program for airplane pilots, the CPL helicopter course for commercial helicopter pilots, and the TCP (Cabin Crew) certification for flight attendants. Additional programs include the PPL modular course for private pilots and the Cadetes del Aire youth program. The academy provides supporting services including flight simulators, job placement assistance through its airline partnership network, and maintains an in-house flight fleet primarily consisting of Diamond aircraft and Piper Seneca aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Course An EASA-certified integrated commercial airline pilot program combining theoretical knowledge and practical flight instruction and typically completed in approximately two years.
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Helicopter Course A commercial helicopter pilot course with 13 theoretical subjects and 135 hours of flight training for roles including emergency rescue, firefighting, instruction, and other specialized helicopter operations.
• Cabin Crew (TCP) Course A seven-week cabin crew certificate program approved by AESA/EASA for individuals preparing for passenger airline cabin crew roles.
• Private Pilot License (PPL) Modular Course A modular private airplane pilot course providing more than 100 hours of theoretical instruction and 45 hours of flight training, with a pathway toward ATPL.
• Cadetes del Aire Air Cadets Program A summer aviation introduction program for people aged 14-17 that provides early exposure to aviation training and content that can be credited toward future PPL and ATPL courses.
• Graduate Job Placement Service An employment-integration service that manages a job bank connecting academy graduates with major commercial airlines.
• Flight Simulator Training Airplane and helicopter flight simulation facilities supporting practical training, including night-flight simulation, for Aero Link pilot programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% job placement rate within first year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2023AeroLink hosted RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) aviation weekends in April 2023, offering Rotary members hands-on experience with pilot training activities, facility tours including simulators, aircraft fleet, Sabadell Airport control tower, and presentations by Head of Training Diego Francisco and Admissions Director Xavier Ribas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skyborne Airline Academy: UK-based EASA-aligned integrated ATPL academy with established airline partnerships (e.g., Virgin Atlantic). Closely comparable to Aero Link in program scope, international recruitment model, and target customer segment of aspiring commercial pilots.
• BAA Training: Lithuania-headquartered integrated ATPL and type-rating provider with multi-base European operations. Competes for the same international cadet pool Aero Link recruits from, with a broader geographic footprint and larger fleet.
• FTEJerez: EASA-approved integrated ATPL academy located in Jerez, Spain, serving a similar international cadet pool as Aero Link with comparable course structure and airline placement focus.
• TOP FLY: Spain-based EASA flight training academy offering integrated ATPL and other pilot courses. Explicitly named by an Aero Link alumnus as the other main pilot school in Spain during his training era — directly competing for the same Spanish and international cadet pool.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Canadian global leader in civil aviation training, operating one of the largest networks of pilot training academies and simulators worldwide. A dominant incumbent whose scale, airline partnerships, and cadet-pipeline agreements establish the competitive ceiling for academies like Aero Link.
• FlightSafety International: U.S.-based global aviation training organization with extensive simulator networks and type-rating programs. Serves the same pilot training end-market as Aero Link but at a portfolio level targeting professional and corporate pilots.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: German airline-affiliated pilot training group with integrated ATPL and type-rating programs across Europe. Competes directly with Aero Link for European cadet students and benefits from a parent airline's direct hiring pipeline.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: U.S. aviation-focused university offering degree-track and professional flight programs. Overlaps with Aero Link on professional pilot training outcomes though anchored in a degree-granting model rather than pure vocational certification.

Regional players

• International Flight Training Centre (ENAIRE/EPNER): Spain-based pilot training organization historically tied to ENAIRE/control-tower operations, providing ATPL training in Spanish markets. Competes regionally for the same aspiring commercial pilot pool as Aero Link.
• European Flight Academy (Lufthansa Group): Lufthansa Group's dedicated European cadet pilot training arm, offering integrated ATPL programs feeding Lufthansa's direct entry pipeline. Closely comparable to Aero Link on curriculum and certification, though anchored to a single airline's hiring funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aero_link_flight_academy/?hl=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aero-link-flight-academy

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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