EAA Aviation Academy

What EAA Aviation Academy does

EAA Aviation Academy GmbH is a privately held, EASA Part-147 Approved Training Organisation (certificate AT.ATO.147) headquartered in Salzburg, Austria. Founded in 2010 and 100% owned by managing director Thomas Edlinger (with co-director Johannes Grubinger), the company specialises exclusively in integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training for aspiring airline pilots recruited primarily from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Italy.

The core offering is a 17–20 month integrated ATPL program structured across Basic VFR training (~4 months, 82 hours), Advanced IFR training (~10 months, 79 hours), Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) training on a Diamond DA-42 Twin Star, Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) on a Mechtronix/Ascent FNPT II simulator (Piper Seneca PA-34 V and Beechcraft King Air BE200 models), and an Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (aUPRT) module flown on an aerobatic American Champion 7GCBC. Training is delivered with a fleet of Diamond Katana DA20, Cessna 172 with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, Diamond DA-42, and the American Champion, supported by the FNPT II device. All instructors are active airline pilots, including a B747 Captain, EMB135/145 Captain, and Boeing 777/787 First Officers, and the integrated syllabus includes a Career Wingmen coaching program that prepares graduates for airline selection processes.

The business operates a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market model: candidates apply via the multilingual website (German, English, Dutch, Icelandic), undergo a video-call clarification, attend in-person Pilot Casting Days at Salzburg, complete a Class 1 medical, and then enroll. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time training fees (EUR 91,850 total, with an EUR 18,950 down payment and EUR 7,000 refundable deposit) plus monthly billed flight hours. The company is self-funded on 100% equity, has produced 300+ airline-bound graduates to date, and publishes course starts through November 2027.

Name

EAA Aviation Academy

Legal name

eaa Aviation Academy GmbH

Website

https://eaa.aero

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAA Aviation Academy is an EASA Part-147 Approved Training Organisation in Salzburg, Austria, that delivers integrated ATPL pilot training to aspiring airline cadets recruited across Europe, combining regulated flight training, MCC/aUPRT certifications, and Career Wingmen airline placement coaching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Integrated pilot training
• Airline pilot training
• ATPL certification
• Flight school services
• Aviation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Services: One-time payment model for integrated ATPL training program. Total cost: 91,850 EUR for full training including theory, flight hours, simulator time, starter package, and MCC/aUPRT certifications. Additional down payment of 18,950 EUR at enrollment plus 7,000 EUR refundable insurance deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAA Aviation Academy operates an EASA Part-147 Approved Training Organization delivering integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training. The program combines theoretical knowledge instruction, visual and instrument flight training on a modern single- and multi-engine fleet, FNPT II simulator sessions, MCC and Advanced UPRT certifications, and post-graduation airline application coaching through the Career Wingmen program. The full course is sold for a transparent all-in fee of EUR 91,850 and targets aspiring airline pilots from across Europe who attend in-person training at the Salzburg Airport facility.

Product overview

EAA Aviation Academy operates as an EASA-approved flight school (AT.ATO.147) offering integrated ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) training exclusively. The core product is the ATPL Integrated Program, a comprehensive 17-20 month training pathway combining five interconnected modules: Basic Training (VFR visual flight), Advanced Training (IFR instrument flight), Advanced UPRT (upset recovery), Multi-Engine Training (MEP), and MCC Training (multi-crew cooperation). Supporting these core modules are FNPT II flight simulator sessions and the Career Wingmen post-training coaching program for airline job placement. Training is conducted at Salzburg Airport using a fleet of Diamond Katana DA20, Cessna 172 G1000, Diamond DA-42 Twin Star, and American Champion 7GCBC aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAA Cadet Career Program: Aviation academy cadet career program powered by Career Wingmen for pilot training and airline placement
• Career Wingmen Program
• Advanced UPRT

Products and services

• ATPL Integrated Training Program Comprehensive integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training program combining theoretical knowledge, practical flight training, simulator sessions, MCC certification, and Advanced UPRT for direct entry into airline cockpit positions; designed for individual aspiring commercial pilots aged 17+ recruited from across Europe. Total program price is EUR 91,850 with EUR 18,950 down payment and EUR 7,000 refundable insurance deposit.
• Advanced UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training) Specialized emergency maneuver training using aerobatic-capable American Champion 7GCBC aircraft to teach recovery from unusual attitudes, spins, stalls, and upset conditions, compliant with EASA Part-FCL 745.A; offered as an add-on module within the integrated ATPL program and as standalone additional qualification.
• MCC Training (Multi Crew Cooperation) Crew resource management and multi-pilot coordination training on the FNPT II simulator, preparing integrated ATPL students for airline two-pilot cockpit operations; embedded in the ATPL Integrated program.
• FNPT II Flight Simulator Training Flight simulation training on a Mechtronix/Ascent FNPT II certified device replicating the Piper Seneca PA-34 V and Beechcraft KingAir BE200, used for instrument, multi-engine, and multi-crew training within the integrated ATPL program.
• Career Wingmen Program Post-training career coaching and airline application support including workshops, interview preparation, psychological interview training, and airline-specific test preparation software (Skytest, DLR, Interpersonal) to facilitate graduate placement with airlines; integrated into the ATPL training curriculum.
• Pilot Casting Day Assessment Pre-training evaluation event held at the Salzburg facility including computer-based assessments, psychological testing, group dynamics screening, and personal interview to determine candidate suitability for integrated ATPL training; serves as the primary sales and selection touchpoint and is held multiple times per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ pilots successfully transitioned from EAA to airline cockpit positions

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Career WingmencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer Wingmen is EAA's strategic partner for post-training career support. The partnership provides coaching services including airline application preparation, interview skills workshops, psychological interview training, and airline-specific test preparation software (Skytest). The program is integrated into EAA's ATPL training curriculum as a standard offering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: Berkshire Hathaway-owned global flight training network with FNPT/simulator infrastructure. While primarily focused on type-rating and recurrent training, it competes indirectly for advanced simulator-based modules.
• CAE: Global aviation training leader operating cadet-to-type-rating academies across Europe and worldwide. Overlaps with EAA in integrated ATPL and FNPT II simulation, but at far larger scale with multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Skyborne Aviation Academy: UK-headquartered integrated ATPL academy (formerly known as Skyborne/FTE UK), with EASA approval and European cadet recruitment. Direct competitor for DACH and Benelux student funnel.
• FTEJerez: Spain-based integrated ATPL flight school with EASA ATO certification, recruiting across Europe. Comparable in offering modular and integrated paths with modern glass-cockpit fleet and career placement support.
• BAA Training: Lithuania-based integrated ATPL training group with EASA ATO certification serving European cadets. Closely comparable in scope (full integrated program, simulator fleet) and overlapping DACH recruitment.
• Airways Aviation: Multi-location integrated ATPL training group (UK, Spain, Middle East) operating EASA-approved cadet programs. Overlaps with EAA in EASA syllabus, MCC, and integrated pathway delivery.
• Egnatia Aviation: Greece-based integrated ATPL training organisation with EASA ATO status. Comparable scope and target market of European aspiring airline pilots, offering bundled theoretical and flight training.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training (formerly Flight Training Berlin Group): European integrated ATPL training organisation operating multiple ATO sites across Germany/Austria. Direct competitor for aspiring-cadet market, with similar EASA Part-147 approvals and multi-airline placement partnerships.

Emerging players

• Epic Flight Academy: US-based private flight school offering integrated ATPL-equivalent pathways. Overlaps with EAA in cadet-to-airline placement positioning but at non-EASA certification.

Regional players

• FlightPanTraining (formerly FPT): Slovenia-based integrated ATPL academy with EASA ATO approval. Closer regional competitor within Central Europe, targeting similar DACH/Italian cadet market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/berufspilot
• Instagraminstagram.com/eaa.aero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eaa-flight-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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