Aircraft Engineering Consultancy And Training Ltd (aecat)

What Aircraft Engineering Consultancy And Training Ltd (aecat) does

AeCAT (Aircraft Engineering Consultancy And Training Ltd) is a privately-held UK-based EASA and UKCAA Part 147 approved training organisation headquartered in Peterborough, England. Founded in 2011, the company specialises in aircraft maintenance type-rating training for licensed engineers and the airlines, MROs, and training bodies that employ them. Core offerings include approved B1 (Mechanical) and B2 (Avionics) Type Training courses, an integrated Combined B1/B2 programme that covers both disciplines in a unified curriculum, and ancillary non-Part 147 offerings such as General Familiarisation, Refresher, Engine Run Up, and Differences Training. AeCAT holds type-rating approvals across multiple regional aircraft platforms, notably Bombardier CRJ (CL-600 family), Embraer ERJ and EMB families (including the newly approved ERJ 190 PW1900G), ATR, DHC-8, and De Havilland DHC-6.

The business is structured as a professional services training provider with quote-based pricing, multi-year enterprise contract cadence, and revenue derived from course fees rather than software licensing. Delivery formats include UK facility-based classroom training, on-site training at customer facilities worldwide, and synchronous instructor-led virtual classroom sessions for theoretical components paired with practical sessions on customer sites. Geographic reach spans the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, several African countries (Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria), and the Middle East (Kazakhstan, Jordan), supported by a small core team (1-10 employees) managing a bench of CAA/EASA-approved instructors. A separate Part 145 and Part 147 consultancy practice provides MOE/MTOE development, safety management, regulatory compliance, and quality audit services, complementing the training revenue stream. Strategic positioning rests on dual EASA and UKCAA regulatory standing (retained post-Brexit via third country approval and parallel UKCAA approval respectively), domain specialisation in regional aircraft type ratings, and partnerships such as the multi-year relationship with Irish Aviation Skillnet.

Name

Aircraft Engineering Consultancy And Training Ltd (aecat)

Legal name

Aircraft Engineering Consultancy And Training Ltd

Website

https://aecat.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AeCAT is a UK-based EASA/UKCAA Part 147 approved aviation training organisation delivering B1, B2, and Combined B1/B2 type-rating courses on regional aircraft platforms (Bombardier CRJ, Embraer, ATR, DHC-8) to licensed engineers, airlines, MROs, and aviation training bodies worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance Training

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Avionics & Electrical Systems Maintenance (EDAOAFAC), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance training
• EASA Part 147 training
• Aviation engineering consultancy
• Type rating certification
• Aircraft maintenance licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Maintenance Training Courses: Revenue generated from providing EASA and UKCAA approved type training courses for aircraft maintenance engineers, including B1 and B2 theory and practical courses, as well as non-Part 147 courses such as General Familiarisation and Refresher training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AeCAT delivers EASA Part 147 and UKCAA Part 147 approved aircraft maintenance type training for B1 (Mechanical) and B2 (Avionics) engineers, alongside general familiarisation, refresher, engine run-up, and differences courses. It also provides aviation engineering consultancy services to airlines, MROs, and maintenance training organisations.

Product overview

AeCAT is an EASA Part 147 approved training organization providing comprehensive aviation maintenance training and consultancy services. The core offering consists of approved B1 (Mechanical) and B2 (Avionics) Type Training courses for various aircraft types, including Combined B1/B2 programs that integrate both disciplines. Supporting services include General Familiarisation, Refresher Courses, Engine Run Up training, and Consultancy services (Part 145 and Part 147). Training is delivered through classroom, virtual classroom, and practical hands-on formats. The company holds approvals for aircraft from ATR, Bombardier (CRJ and DHC-8), De Havilland (DHC-6), and Embraer families, covering regional jets, turboprops, and business aviation aircraft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EASA / UKCAA Part 147 Approved Type Training Regulator-approved aircraft type training delivered under EASA Part 147 and UKCAA Part 147 frameworks, certifying B1 Mechanical and B2 Avionics licensed maintenance engineers on specific aircraft types for airlines, MROs, and individual engineers.
• Combined B1/B2 Type Training Integrated type training course covering both B1 Mechanical and B2 Avionics content within a single programme, enabling engineers to obtain dual type ratings more efficiently than attending separate courses.
• B1 Mechanical Type Training Part 147 approved type training specifically for B1 Mechanical licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, covering mechanical systems of the target aircraft.
• B2 Avionics Type Training Part 147 approved type training specifically for B2 Avionics licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, covering electrical and avionics systems of the target aircraft.
• General Familiarisation Training General familiarisation course providing an overview of a specific aircraft type, typically used for crew, ground staff, or engineers who need a non-licensing introductory understanding of the airframe and systems.
• Refresher Courses Refresher training courses designed to help licensed maintenance engineers re-establish currency on a previously held type rating after a period away from the aircraft.
• Engine Run Up Courses Practical engine run-up training covering safe ground operation, start-up, and shutdown procedures for specific aircraft engines, typically delivered for licensed engineers and ground run crews.
• Differences Training Training courses covering differences between aircraft variants or between B1 and B2 categories, enabling engineers holding an existing type rating to extend it to a related variant with reduced training hours.
• Aviation Engineering Consultancy Services Aviation engineering consultancy services providing specialist advice to airlines, MROs, and training organisations on regulatory compliance, training programme design, and engineering operational matters.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Irish Centre for Business Excellence – SkillnetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAeCAT has supported Aviation Skillnet activities over the last 5 years through provision of General Familiarisation Training to aviation and aerospace sector companies. AeCAT is in the process of registering to continue in this role for the next few years. Aviation Skillnet is a specialised training provider established by Ireland's national development agency.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pan Am Flight Academy: Aviation training organization offering pilot, maintenance, and cabin crew training with FAA and other regulatory approvals. Comparable in maintenance training delivery and multiple format offerings (classroom, on-site, virtual).
• STS Aviation Group: US-based aviation services company with aircraft maintenance training, line maintenance, and workforce solutions. Comparable in offering EASA/FAA-aligned maintenance training and B1/B2 services to airlines and MROs.
• Lufthansa Technical Training: Part of Lufthansa Technik, offers EASA Part 147 aircraft maintenance type training (B1/B2) across commercial and regional aircraft, in direct competition with AeCAT's core offering. Compares on regulatory standing, course catalog, and global airline customer base.
• Resource Group: UK-based aviation training and recruitment company providing EASA Part 147 type training and managed training services to airlines and MROs. Closely comparable to AeCAT in geography, scale, and customer mix.
• BAA Training: European aviation training organization offering a mix of pilot and aircraft maintenance training programs, including type ratings. Comparable focus on EASA-aligned training and international delivery, though more pilot-weighted than AeCAT.

Broad incumbents

• Airbus Training: OEM-affiliated training division offering approved B1/B2 maintenance courses primarily on Airbus platforms. Comparable in regulatory standing and curriculum, but materially larger and tied to a single OEM ecosystem.
• CAE: Global aviation training leader offering pilot and maintenance training with a wide network of training centers. Comparable in Part 147 maintenance training scope, but its portfolio is much broader (pilot training, defense, healthcare) and its scale is significantly larger than AeCAT.
• FlightSafety International: Now part of Boeing, a global aviation training provider with extensive B1/B2 type training programs, simulator-based instruction, and a much larger network of learning centers. Comparable delivery model and Part 147-style training, but at significantly greater scale and platform breadth.

Regional players

• TopFly: Portuguese aviation training provider offering type rating, base training, and aircraft maintenance training programs. Comparable in EASA-aligned maintenance training and European regional delivery footprint.
• 43 Air School: South African aviation training organization offering pilot and aircraft maintenance training across African and international markets. Comparable in regulatory-approved maintenance training and geographic reach into Africa, where AeCAT also delivers courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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