Airbus Europe Training Centre
Europe and beyond
The Airbus Europe Training Centre (AETC) was created in 1972 by Jean Pinet, who was the first test pilot to fligh a Concorde supersonic in October 1969.
AETC is the first of a big network of Airbus training centres around the world.
We serve the European market and beyond. Our centre houses a total of x7 simulators (FFS) including x2 A320, x1 A330, x2 A350, x1 A380 and x1 A300-600/A310.
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Recognized ATO by Civil Authorities
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Courses
Worldwide coordination of Flight activities: support to Ferry Flights, CAMO, IOE & TFF worldwide.
Certified as an Approved Training Organisation by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and UKCAA.
AETC offers a comprehensive range of flight crew training services including pilot type-rating, cross crew qualification and recurrent training courses* for Airbus jetliner variants.
Type-training courses for aircraft maintenance and Entry-into-Service support.
On top of that, specialised maintenance trainings for Line and Base Maintenance staff (e.g. engine run-up, troubleshooting) as well as for Non-Certifying staff, Management and Engineering. Customised courses answering the needs of individual fleets or employee populations are also part of the offer.
Benefit from the manufacturer expertise to obtain your certified staff ready to operate.
AETC is certified by EASA, UK CAA, UAE GCAA and other major NAAs.
*This list is not exhaustive
Customer experience
Crew Lounge
Before, during, and after the training session, pilot trainees can enjoy our crew lounges to unwind and relax.
Open 24/7
Restaurant
The restaurant in the Training centre offers casual dining:
Monday to Friday: 11:30 am to 02:30 pm.
Weekends: 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm.
Dinner hours, weekdays and weekends: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Airbus Boutique
Airbus Souvenir shop
Open every weekday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Immigration
Immigration
In order to enter and remain in Europe, visitors must check whether they require a visa based on their nationality.
They should also ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
As part of our welcome service, Airbus provides customers with an invitation letter to facilitate their entry into Europe (France/Germany).
Our letter covers the full duration of their course and stay.
Key Contacts
Front Desk Toulouse
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Front Desk Hamburg
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm