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Swiss Airline Training Academy GmbH

YOUR AIRLINE TRAINING
SOLUTIONS PROVIDER

Committed to Quality Training for the Airline Industry

Our Mission is Your Success

Professional B737 & A320 Type Ratings, SFI/TRI Courses, and Renewals — delivered by experienced airline instructors to the highest EASA standards.

A320 Type Rating
B737 Type Rating
B777 / B747 / A330
SFI / TRI Courses
Renewals
Revalidations
Offers & News
Sit-in CrewUntil 5/17/2026

B777 sit-in

Paris18 MayFree

For a Proficiency Check in Paris we need Qualified B777 crew (1)

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Special OfferUntil 5/30/2026
Alp Aviation

UPRT initial training

Belp AirportMay 2026CHF 2,950

2 seats open seats, all inclusive UPRT Training

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Why Choose SATA

PRECISION TRAINING
BUILT FOR AIRLINES

SATA combines Swiss precision with decades of airline operational experience. Our instructors are active airline professionals who bring real-world knowledge into every training session.

About SATA

EASA Compliant

All training programs are fully compliant with EASA regulations and airline operational standards.

Expert Instructors

Our TRIs and SFIs bring decades of airline line experience and instructional expertise.

International Reach

We serve individual pilots, regional airlines, and major carriers across Europe and beyond.

Swiss Standards

Swiss precision and quality underpin every aspect of our training delivery and safety culture.

Alp Aviation
Swiss Airline Training Academy

PPL TO ATPL + TYPE RATING

A Collaboration Between SATA & Alp Aviation

A complete pathway into the airline cockpit — from your very first flight lesson to a full Type Rating. This integrated program takes you from zero experience to airline-ready, covering every stage of professional pilot training.

01
Initial Suitability Tests
Assessment
Aptitude, psychomotor & medical assessments to confirm suitability for an airline career.
02
PPL — Private Pilot Licence
Foundation
Learn basic flight manoeuvres, navigation, and airmanship on single-engine aircraft.
03
ATPL Theory
Theory
14 EASA subjects: meteorology, navigation, air law, performance, and more.
04
CPL — Commercial Pilot Licence
Commercial
Commercial flying privileges, precision manoeuvres, and required aeronautical experience.
05
IR — Instrument Rating
Ratings
Qualify to fly in cloud and low visibility using instruments only.
06
ME — Multi-Engine Rating
Ratings
Twin-engine aircraft privileges, asymmetric handling, and multi-engine performance.
07
Advanced UPRT
Advanced
Upset Prevention & Recovery Training — builds resilience in unusual attitudes.
08
MCC + Airline Selection Preparation
Airline
Multi-Crew Cooperation on a jet simulator plus airline interview and CRM coaching.
09
Type Rating (A320 / B737)
Final
Full EASA type rating on the A320 or B737 — airline-ready.
Full Flight Simulator
State of the Art

LEVEL D FULL FLIGHT
SIMULATORS

Training conducted on Level D certified Full Flight Simulators -- the highest fidelity available, providing the most realistic and effective training environment for airline pilots.

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Trusted by Pilots & Airlines Across Europe
Individual Pilots
Regional Airlines
Major Carriers
Aviation Agencies
Training Organizations
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READY TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER?

Join the pilots who chose SATA for their type rating, SFI/TRI qualification, or recurrent training. Swiss quality, experienced instructors, flexible scheduling.

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