Pro Fly Academy

What Pro Fly Academy does

Pro Fly Academy, operated by LEADING CREW, S.L., is a privately held Spanish vocational training school that delivers EASA-certified cabin crew training to aspiring flight attendants worldwide. Founded in 2006 in Santiago de Compostela under the original name Flyhostess Group, the academy is authorized by Spain's civil aviation authority (AESA) under EU Regulation 290/2012 to deliver and examine the Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA), a credential that is mandatory for working on any EASA-regulated European airline and is recognized across 31+ European countries.

The academy's core offering is an 11-week residential program (Pack Cabin Crew) priced at €3,990, which bundles accommodation, international flights, airport transfers, the 12-module EASA Part-CC curriculum (250+ hours of theory and practice covering aviation legislation, CRM, first aid, dangerous goods, security, fire/smoke emergencies, water rescue, and cabin simulator training), aviation language instruction, and an Air Europa internship in Palma de Mallorca. A €395 Pack Deluxe add-on extends the program with ground assistant certification, VIP service training, and real flight practice. Training is delivered at a dedicated Santiago de Compostela campus featuring cabin simulators, first aid labs, an on-site swimming pool for water rescue, and student accommodation, supplemented by certified instruction from institutional partners including the Red Cross, the local fire department, and the National Police.

Pro Fly Academy operates a direct-to-consumer model targeting individuals aged roughly 17-34 across Europe, with multi-language website support (EN, DE, FR, IT, PT, ES) and admissions handled through a "Request Info" form with a 24-hour response commitment. The academy markets itself through SEO-optimized blog content, Google Ads, and Meta-tagged paid social, supported by a referral network including language schools and partner airports. Per company claims, 1,800+ graduates have secured cabin crew roles across 18+ airlines (including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, TAP, Ryanair, easyJet, and Vueling), with a self-reported 98% exam pass rate and 87% employment rate within months of completion. There is no public disclosure of investors, external funding, current revenue, or management team composition; the legal entity is a Spanish sociedad limitada registered in Santiago de Compostela, and the company appears to be founder-controlled.

Name

Pro Fly Academy

Legal name

LEADING CREW, S.L.

Website

https://proflyacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pro Fly Academy (LEADING CREW, S.L.) is a Santiago de Compostela-based EASA-certified flight attendant training school delivering an 11-week residential Cabin Crew Attestation program to aspiring cabin crew across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Cabin crew training
• EASA certification
• Flight attendant school
• Aviation training programs
• Cabin crew attestation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago de Compostela

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pack Cabin Crew: 11-week intensive cabin crew training program priced at 3,990 EUR, including accommodation for 11 weeks, inbound and outbound flights, airport pickup and transfers, CCA course with practical sessions, English and Spanish language support, water rescue, survival, and firefighting training, air simulator practical sessions, interview preparation and CV coaching. Up to 6 monthly installments available.
2. Pack Deluxe (Add-on): Additional 395 EUR add-on to Pack Cabin Crew (total 4,385 EUR), including ground assistant course (airport check-in), onboard complementary service training, VIP passenger treatment, real flight practice with pilot, personal image and protocol coaching.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pro Fly Academy sells an 11-week residential EASA Part-CC certified cabin crew training program (Pack Cabin Crew) at its Santiago de Compostela campus, including accommodation, flights, transfers, simulators, first aid, water rescue, firefighting, and interview preparation for €3,990. A Pack Deluxe add-on (+€395) adds ground service, VIP passenger training, real flight practice, and personal image coaching. The program awards the official Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA) valid across 31+ European countries.

Product overview

Pro Fly Academy (formerly Flyhostess Group) is a flight attendant training institution offering a single integrated training program centered on the EASA-certified Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA). The core product is the Pack Cabin Crew, an 11-week intensive residential course in Santiago de Compostela that includes accommodation and transfers. This foundational program covers all 12 EASA Part-CC mandatory modules plus supplementary training. The Pack Deluxe add-on extends the core program with ground service certification, VIP passenger training, real flight practice, and personal coaching. The institution also offers standalone language training (Aviation English and Spanish) and Air Europa internship placements as integrated components of the training ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pack Cabin Crew 11-week intensive EASA Part-CC certified residential flight attendant training program at the Santiago de Compostela campus, priced at €3,990. Includes accommodation for 11 weeks, inbound and outbound flights, airport pickup and transfers, the CCA course with practical sessions, English and Spanish language support, water rescue, survival, and firefighting training, air simulator sessions, interview preparation, and CV coaching. Up to 6 monthly installments available.
• Pack Deluxe Premium add-on to Pack Cabin Crew priced at +€395 (total €4,385). Adds ground assistant course (airport check-in), onboard complementary service training, VIP passenger treatment, real flight practice with a pilot, and personal image and protocol coaching.
• EASA / CCA Certification Program European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA) program authorized by AESA. Covers 12 official EASA Part-CC modules with over 250 hours of theory and practice, recognized across all 27 EU member states plus EFTA countries.
• EASA Part-CC 12-Module Curriculum Complete curriculum covering the 12 official EASA modules: Aviation legislation, General aviation theory, Professional communication, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Passenger care and management, First aid and flight medicine, Dangerous goods (DGR), Aviation security, Fire and smoke emergencies, Land survival and water rescue, Practical simulator training, and complementary Profly Academy training.
• Ground Service and Check-in Course Complementary course covering passenger check-in procedures, baggage handling, and boarding procedures at European airports. Provides separate certification with European validity, extending career opportunities beyond cabin crew roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% exam pass rate at official CCA examinations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red Cross (Cruz Roja)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership for first aid training and water rescue certification. Students receive Red Cross certification in first aid and water rescue techniques as part of the comprehensive training program.
• Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for firefighting training, survival techniques, and pyrotechnic training. Real firefighting exercises conducted with certified fire department personnel.
• National PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-defense training for flight attendants provided by National Police instructors. Part of security module covering threat response and personal safety.
• Globalia / Air EuropacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabin and cockpit training with real aircraft. Real-world work placements at Air Europa operations in Palma de Mallorca. Students experience day-to-day airline operations.
• Partner AirportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal flight experience with pilots and business flights. Students gain practical airport and flight operations experience.
• Language SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNative-speaking teachers for aviation language programs. Specialized flight attendant language training in multiple languages including English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese.
• European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight and certification authority. The academy's training program is EASA Part-CC compliant under EU Regulation 290/2012. CCA certification issued under EASA network.
• Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Civil Aviation Safety Agency, part of EASA network. Authorizes the academy to conduct courses and examinations for European flight crew certification. Issues CCA certificates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Germany-based commercial aviation training provider offering cabin crew, pilot, and simulator training globally. Larger established incumbent with broader portfolio; overlaps with Pro Fly Academy on commercial cabin crew certification but primarily serves the Lufthansa Group and other carrier clients.
• CAE: Canadian-headquartered global aviation training leader with extensive cabin crew and pilot training operations across Europe. Overlaps on EASA-compliant cabin crew training but operates at vastly larger scale serving airline enterprise contracts rather than individual aspirants.
• FlightSafety International: US-based aviation training giant with European operations delivering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training. Compares on regulatory-grade aviation training but is primarily an enterprise/B2B provider to airlines rather than direct-to-consumer cabin crew aspirants.

Direct peers

• AviationCV: Aviation training and crew placement platform operating across Europe and internationally. Comparable in its dual focus on aviation training delivery and direct job placement with airlines, targeting the same aspiring cabin crew segment.
• BAA Training: Lithuanian aviation training organization offering pilot, cabin crew, and ground handling courses under EASA frameworks. Similar in operating a multi-disciplinary EASA-certified training portfolio serving international aviation career aspirants.
• Panamedia: Greek aviation training academy offering cabin crew and ground services programs across Europe. Directly comparable in offering EASA-compliant training to international aspirants, with a similar bundled residential model and multi-country student recruitment.
• 247 Aviation: Netherlands-based aviation training provider focused on cabin crew, ground operations, and aviation security courses. Direct competitor in the European cabin crew certification market with a similar target audience of aspiring flight attendants.

Emerging players

• Skyborne Aviation Academy: UK-based aviation training provider with pilot and expanding cabin crew programs. Comparable in being a multi-disciplinary EASA-aligned training school targeting career aspirants, but with a stronger pilot-training identity than Pro Fly Academy.
• Air Service Training: Scotland-based aviation training provider offering cabin crew, ground operations, and air transport courses. Direct overlap in EASA cabin crew certification delivery for European aviation careers, comparable in scale and target audience.

Others

• Aviation Training Alliance: Network of independent aviation training providers across Europe collaborating on curriculum and best practices. Thematically adjacent — represents the broader ecosystem of EASA-certified training schools that compete with or partner alongside Pro Fly Academy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/reel/DadDvp8MGcQ/?igsh=MXdrampjempicGF0Zg==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pro-fly-academy

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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