The dominating market here is the United Kingdom, with 229 registered flight schools, followed by France, with 169 (including French overseas regions and territories). Italy ranks third with 128 schools, followed by Spain with 117, and Germany with 71. This provides a clear view of the market’s saturation. For aspiring pilots, this means a broader range of choices, while for flight schools, it creates greater competition – driving them to make their programs more attractive.
Pilot Training Program Overview:
ATPL & CPL Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) in major European markets follow the rules and guidelines set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This ensures that the structure, entry criteria, and application requirements for ab initio pilot training programs are generally consistent. Despite leaving the EU—and subsequently EASA—in 2021, the UK’s programs still follow the same general requirements as those in Europe. In terms of program offerings, approximately 65.71% of the ATOs researched provide both Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) programs, while the remaining 34.29% offer only ATPL programs.
Considering the full pilot training journey, the most obvious difference is Type Rating. The clear trend here is that ATOs specialize in either ab initio or Type Rating, not both. While some organizations did offer a course or two, it was still limited by the aircraft type. This can be viewed as a certain characteristic or a gap in the five markets. Discover our comprehensive training infrastructure in Spain, featuring a ground and flight school for training on single- and multi-engine aircraft, as well as a simulator center offering full-flight simulator training for aircraft Type Ratings.
WHY BAA TRAINING?
Full-scope pilot training, including Ab Initio and Type Rating
We often refer our students to partner airlines for employment
OUR EXPERTISE
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AVAILABLE STUDY OPTIONS OF
BAA TRAINING CADET PROGRAM:
TRAINING FEE
Find the costs of the training program and the prerequisites that take you from zero experience to a pilot certified to operate A320 or B737 and ready to join one of BAA Training’s partner airlines.
PREREQUISITE:
INITIAL ASSESSMENT (ONLINE)
ATPL INTEGRATED:
GROUND SCHOOL
FLIGHT SCHOOL
ADVANCED TRAINING:
TYPE RATINGA320 or B737
BASE TRAINING
EXTRAS:
PRICE STARTS AT:
1ST CLASS MEDICAL CHECK
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation options332 €
500 € /mo.
Training EQUIPMENT
We train our students on the advanced and reliable Cessna 172S aircraft, surpassing the capabilities of other models used elsewhere. This superior aircraft enhances student confidence with its modern Garmin G1000 avionics system, integrating multiple instruments into easy-to-read displays that instantly improve situational awareness. We ensure the training is intuitive, efficient, and aligned with current aviation standards. Also, our students can rehearse take-offs, navigate challenging weather conditions, and even handle emergencies—all while safely seated in a classroom wearing an innovative VR headset!
9X CESSNA 172S
Singe-Engine Aircraft
AIRPLANE LENGTH
8,2 m
WING SPAN
10,92 m
AIRPLANE HEIGHT
2,68 m
WING AREA
16,2 m2
EMPTY WEIGHT
630 kg
MAXIMUM FLIGHT WEIGHT
1180 kg
ENGINE TYPE
Lycoming O320
POWER, HP
1x150
CRUISING SPEED
196 (106) km/h (knots)
PRACTICAL FLIGHT DISTANCE
880 km
CREW / PASSENGERS
1 or 2 pilot / 3 or 2
TECNAM P2006T
Multi-Engine Aircraft
AIRPLANE LENGTH
8,7 m
WING SPAN
11,4 m
AIRPLANE HEIGHT
2,85 m
WING AREA
14,8 m2
EMPTY WEIGHT
800 kg
MAXIMUM FLIGHT WEIGHT
1230 kg
ENGINE TYPE
ROTAX 912S3
POWER, HP
8x98
CRUISING SPEED
250 (135) km/h (knots)
PRACTICAL FLIGHT DISTANCE
1250 km
CREW / PASSENGERS
1 or 2 pilot / 3 or 2
FNTP II
Simulator
FSTD QUALIFICATION LEVEL
FNTP ll
VISUAL SYSTEM
Alsim, 3 Channel Panoramic LCD projection system (FOV 250*57)
AIRCRAFT TYPE
Generic Single Engine Piston (Representative of Cessna C172)
Generic Multi Engine Piston (Representative of Piper PA-44 Seminole)
ENGINE FIT
Generic 160 hp piston engine, fixed pitch propeller (based on C172)
Generic 2x180 hp piston engine, constant speed propeller (based on PA44)
RNP APCH LNAV/VNAV
YES
VR GLASSES
Training device
RESOLUTION
2448 x 2448 pixels per eye
REFRESH RATE
90 Hz
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
CONNECTIONS
2x USB 3.2 Gen-1 Type-C peripheral ports; Bluetooth 5.2 + BLE; Wi-Fi 6
BATTERY
26.6 Wh Battery – removeable & swappable
ADDITIONAL INFO
Perfect weight balance provides comfortable long-session use
Eye comfort adjustment supporting IPD range of 57mm to 72mm
Accommodation in
LLEIDA-ALGUAIRE, SPAIN
BRAND-NEW ACCOMMODATION UNIT
The construction of cutting-edge accommodation facilities for BAA Training students in Lleida-Alguaire will start in Q4 2024 and finish by Q3 2025. The new building will boast modern amenities and conveniences, ensuring a comfortable stay for up to 150 students at a time.
100 m from BAA Training
300 m from Lleida-Alguaire International Airport
up to 2 hours by car from Barcelona
Free Wi-Fi is available
All-in-one convenience for a relaxing living experience
Student
EXPERIENCES
TESTIMONIALS
Javier Gayoso Jiménez
"For my Type Rating, I chose BAA Training because of their reputation for quality training and their partnership with Avion Express, where I’m currently completing the selection process. The training quality was exceptional – instructors demonstrated a high level of professionalism, providing thorough and engaging instructions throughout the program. The training environment was conducive to learning, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including full flight simulators, which greatly enhanced my overall learning experience. The Type Rating program exceeded my expectations in terms of depth and comprehensiveness. The curriculum covered all necessary aspects, ensuring I was well-prepared for my role as First Officer. Overall, my experience with BAA Training was excellent, and I highly recommend them to aspiring pilots."
Pluchon Guillaume
“I did my A320 Type Rating with SmartLynx at the BAA Training center in Barcelona. I signed my contract with the airline to be a First Officer, only a few weeks after the end of the training. Before entering BAA Training, I asked for information, ‘cause for me, BAA Training was the best A320 Type Rating provider for cadet pilots with many opportunities at the end of the training. All the people from BAA Training I met in Barcelona were kind and always here to help. For me, the Type Rating was awesome. Of course, that meant a lot of personal work, but in matters of subjects, time of learning, and behavior, it was just perfect for me!”
Florian Devauchelle
“In December, Avion Express contacted me to have an assessment with them, and I successfully completed it in March. I chose BAA Training as my training provider because the Avion Express Cadet Program is in collaboration with the academy for the Type Rating (Airbus A320). There is a very high quality of training. All the instructors have important experience with thousands of flight hours on Airbus. They really push us to give the best, and they explain every exercise in a positive way. The full flight simulators are impressive by how realistic they are, so that we can be really immersed inside the A320 cockpit. I would like to highlight the professionalism of the BAA Training team, which is always mindful of our well-being. Also, Vilnius’ environment is really nice because of this city's and country's atmosphere, where we can feel that we are welcome here. This Type Rating program meets my expectations because we are going through everything, and everybody is involved in the students' success.”
