IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange

What IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange does

IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange is a private French aeronautical training institution founded in 1962 by André Ramondo, an Air France captain, in partnership with Air France, Air Inter, and UTA. The school is registered as an Association loi de 1901 and has been part of Groupe Gift, a diversified higher-education group, since 2013. It operates two regional campuses — Paris (theoretical teaching at 31 quai de la Seine plus the Rosa Parks technical platform at CAP 18) and Lille (theoretical teaching at 81 rue Georges Clemenceau plus the Merville aerodrome technical plateau) — supported by 4,000+ m² of workshop infrastructure and a fleet that includes an Alouette III helicopter, a Caravelle, a Boeing 707, Piper, and Learjet airframes. IAAG holds EASA Part 147 approval (the first active French training centre to obtain this, originally as JAR 147 in 2003) and Qualiopi certification renewed by Cofrac in 2026.

The institution delivers a nine-product portfolio spanning vocational to degree-equivalent levels: Bac Pro Aéronautique, BTS Aéronautique, BTS ATI (planned for 2027/2028), BTS CIEL (cybersecurity), BTS SIO (IT services), Certificat de Spécialisation Aéronautique (avionics and turbine options), Licence de Maintenance B1.1, ATPL Théorique (with Andorra Aviation Academy), and Part 66 module examinations as a candidate-libre centre. Programs are offered in initial format (tuition 6,000-9,990€ per year, payable in 1, 3, or 8 instalments) or as alternance apprenticeships financed by partner companies via OPCO. Direct employer partnerships — Daher, Airbus, Air Antilles, Vallair, SIA, and the French Air and Space Army — provide apprenticeship placements and graduate employment pipelines.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: tuition fees for initial training, OPCO/taxe d'apprentissage funding for alternance programs, and Part 66 examination fees. Since 1962, IAAG has trained approximately 15,000 pilots and technicians. Reported 2025 outcomes include 100% pass rates for Bac Pro Aéronautique and Certificat de Spécialisation, 96% for BTS Aéronautique, and 100% employment within six months for Certificat de Spécialisation graduates. The current director is Guillaume Le Noach; Albert Benamran serves as legal representative.

Name

IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange

Legal name

IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange

Website

https://iaag-aero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IAAG is a French private aeronautical training institution founded in 1962 with Paris and Lille campuses under EASA Part 147 approval. It delivers accredited vocational and degree-level programs in aircraft maintenance, pilot theory, and aviation IT/cybersecurity for students pursuing aviation technical careers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aeronautical Training & Aviation Maintenance Education

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Aeronautical training
• Aircraft maintenance education
• EASA Part 147 training
• Part 66 examinations
• Aviation maintenance licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Alternance Programs: Programs in apprenticeship (alternance) are financed by companies through OPCO funding, resulting in no cost to the apprentice. Companies pay tuition as part of apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
2. Tuition Fees - Initial Training: Initial (non-apprenticeship) programs charge tuition fees ranging from 6,000€ to 9,990€ per year depending on the program. Payment can be made in one lump sum, 3 installments, or 8 installments.
3. Part 66 Module Examination Fees: Fees charged for Part 66 module examinations taken as a free candidate, with specific pricing per module as outlined in the examination fee table.
4. Taxe d'Apprentissage: French companies contribute 0.68% (companies with 11+ employees) or 0.44% (companies with fewer than 11 employees) of their payroll to training funds, portions of which flow to IAAG for apprenticeship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange is a private higher education institution delivering aeronautical training programs from vocational (Bac Pro Aéronautique) through higher technical certificates (BTS Aéronautique, BTS ATI, BTS CIEL, BTS SIO) to professional licenses (Licence de Maintenance d'Aéronef B1.1) and pilot theoretical training (ATPL Théorique). Programs combine classroom instruction at two French campuses (Paris and Lille) with hands-on practical training on real aircraft and equipment, including Part 66 module examination services for prospective aircraft maintenance technicians.

Product overview

IAAG Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of aeronautical training programs. The core offerings include vocational programs (Bac Pro Aéronautique), higher technical certificates (BTS Aéronautique, BTS ATI, BTS CIEL, BTS SIO), specialization certificates (Certificat de Spécialisation Aéronautique), professional licenses (Licence B1.1), pilot training (ATPL Théorique), and Part 66 examination services. Programs are delivered through alternating (apprenticeship) and initial training formats at two campuses (Lille and Paris). The institution integrates EASA Part 147 approval for maintenance training and partnerships with industry players including Daher and Andorra Aviation Academy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bac Pro Aéronautique Vocational training program (niveau 4) preparing students for technician and mechanic roles in aircraft maintenance, with options in systems and structure. Offered in alternance and initial formats.
• BTS Aéronautique Higher technical certificate (niveau 5) in aeronautics, 2-year program training specialists in aircraft assembly and maintenance engineering. Available in initial (€7,000 first year, €8,000 second year) and alternance formats.
• BTS ATI – Assistance Technique d'Ingénieur Advanced technician certificate (niveau 5) training polyvalents to support engineers in design, production, maintenance, and project management with aeronautical focus. Proposed for 2027/2028 academic year.
• BTS CIEL (Cybersécurité, Informatique et réseaux, Électronique) Higher technical certificate (niveau 5) specializing in cybersecurity, IT, networks, and electronics with aeronautical coloration and aviation security focus.
• BTS SIO – Services Informatiques aux Organisations (option SISR) Higher technical certificate (niveau 5) in IT services, infrastructure, systems, and networks with aeronautical specialization.
• Certificat de Spécialisation Aéronautique (Mention Complémentaire) One-year specialization certificate (niveau 4) in aircraft maintenance with options for avionics and turbine-engine aircraft (AMT), preparing for EASA Part 66 licenses. 420 hours over 1 year, OPCO financing available under apprenticeship contract.
• Licence de Maintenance d'Aéronef B1.1 Aircraft maintenance engineer license (niveau 6) qualifying technicians to approve return to service of civil aircraft, including AME diploma option. Priced at €9,990 (HT) with 1,138 hours of theoretical and practical training over 1 year.
• Examens de Modules Part 66 Part 66 module examinations for candidate-free testing (candidat libre) for B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, and B2 categories required for European aircraft maintenance licenses. Operated as a free candidate examination centre.
• ATPL Théorique Airline Transport Pilot License theoretical training (niveau 6), 10-month program covering 14 EASA certificates, offered in partnership with Andorra Aviation Academy combining 650 hours of distance learning (CBTA) with 300 hours of tutoring at Paris campus. Priced at €8,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate for Bac Pro Aéronautique (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and historical.

• DahercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Strategic partnership providing IAAG students in Bac Pro Aéronautique, BTS Aéronautique, Certificats de Spécialisation, and Licence B1.1 with guaranteed access to stages, apprenticeships, and first employment opportunities at Daher, a major aviation industry player.
• Groupe GiftcoreOthers · 1 January 2013Parent group integration in 2013. Groupe Gift, specializing in higher education since 1993, strengthened IAAG's professional aviation training pole, offering technical and professional training (initial and apprenticeship) across France in high-growth sectors with systematically assured employment rates for graduates.
• EPAG (École Professionnelle d'Aviations et de Guidage)historicalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972Joint venture created in 1972 by Air France, Air Inter, UTA and IAAG for ab-initio pilot training and mechanic conversion. IAAG became majority shareholder and won the 'Cadets Air France' competition in the 1990s.
• Air FrancehistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962Founding partner alongside Air Inter and UTA when IAAG was created in 1962. Historical collaboration for promoting youth orientation towards aviation careers.
• Air InterhistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962Founding partner alongside Air France and UTA when IAAG was created in 1962.
• UTA (Union de Transports Aériens)historicalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962Founding partner alongside Air France and Air Inter when IAAG was created in 1962.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation industry partner providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for IAAG graduates.
• Air AntillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional airline partner providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for IAAG graduates.
• VallaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation maintenance and services company partner providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for IAAG graduates.
• SIA (Société Industrielle d'Aviation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation services partner providing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for IAAG graduates.
• Andorra Aviation AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ATPL Theoretical training (14 EASA certificates) combining Andorra Aviation Academy's pilot training expertise with IAAG's Parisian campus facilities for 650 hours of distance learning including 300 hours of tutoring.
• Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and Space Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partnership facilitating IAAG student integration into military aviation careers with scholarship funding in exchange for service commitment after graduation. First organisation to establish this special partnership with the French Air and Space Army.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• CAFA (Centre de Formation Aéronautique): Regional French aeronautical training provider offering BTS and aviation maintenance certifications. Comparable to IAAG on curriculum and regulatory alignment, though primarily serving other French regions.

Direct peers

• Aéro Formation: French aeronautical vocational training provider offering BTS Aéronautique, Bac Pro, and EASA Part 66 preparation across multiple campuses. Closely mirrors IAAG's program mix and target audience of technician-track students.
• AFMAE (CFA des Métiers de l'Aérien): French apprenticeship training centre for aeronautical occupations, delivering alternance-based programs aligned with industry needs. Highly comparable to IAAG on apprenticeship-driven aircraft maintenance training in France.
• ESMA Aviation Academy: French aviation academy delivering pilot and maintenance training including ATPL integrated programs. Comparable to IAAG's ATPL Théorique partnership with Andorra Aviation Academy and broader pilot training scope.
• EPAG (École Professionnelle d'Aviation et de Guidage): Historical IAAG joint venture created in 1972 with Air France, Air Inter, and UTA for ab-initio pilot training; IAAG remains majority shareholder. The most directly comparable pilot training entity to IAAG's ATPL Théorique offering.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik Training Center: Major MRO-backed EASA Part 147 training centre in Germany and globally. Comparable to IAAG on EASA Part 147 approval scope, but with significantly larger scale, OEM backing, and international footprint.
• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile): France's national civil aviation university, offering integrated pilot, engineer, and air traffic controller training as well as aircraft maintenance programs. Direct comparator to IAAG on EASA-aligned aviation training in the French market, but with broader scope, public funding, and significantly larger scale.
• EPITECH / ECE (Groupe IONIS): Large French private higher education group offering IT, cybersecurity, and digital programs including BTS SIO/CIEL pathways comparable to IAAG's aviation-themed IT and cybersecurity BTS programs, though without the aeronautical coloration.

Others

• Airbus Training Centre (Toulouse): OEM-led aviation training organization providing pilot and maintenance programs at global scale. Comparable as an apprenticeship and training partner channel rather than direct competitor, since Airbus is also a partner employer of IAAG graduates.

Emerging players

• ICARE (Institut de la Construction, de l'Architecture et de la Recherche en Aéronautique): French aviation training school focused on aircraft construction and maintenance specializations. Comparable to IAAG on the technical/aeronautical specialization, though with narrower program breadth and emerging brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/iaag-institut-aeronautique-amaury-de-la-grange
• Instagraminstagram.com/iaag.aero

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

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