Atlantic Flight Training Academy

Atlantic Flight Training Academy, also known as AFTA, is a flight training organisation founded in 1995. It operates in Cork and Waterford in Ireland. The company holds approval as an EASA flight training organisation.

AFTA trains pilots using a modern fleet of aircraft and simulators. The company uses current aviation technology and teaching aids. It states that it operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets of aircraft and simulators in Europe.

The organisation has trained more than 3,000 pilots. Its graduates have been hired by many airlines. These include Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, Air Astana, Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, VistaJet, easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, DHL, ASL Airlines, Air France, and the German Air Force.

Training options include integrated training, modular training, and other ratings. The academy runs several mentored programmes with airlines. These include the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy, the VistaJet Mentored Programme, and the ASL Airlines Ireland Mentored Programme. Students can also join the Airline Pilot Club.

The Ryanair Future Flyer Academy is open to UK or EU and EEA passport holders. This programme leads to a frozen ATPL licence in 20 to 22 months. Graduates of this programme receive a Boeing 737 type rating.

AFTA works with Munster Technological University to offer a bachelor degree in global business and pilot studies. The academy also provides flight experience vouchers through its Flying Experience Ireland service. It is recognised as a Cessna Textron Aviation Pilot Centre and a Diamond Aircraft Service Center.

The academy offers finance options for pilot training through partnerships with credit unions. It hosts events such as flight instructor refresher seminars and information sessions for prospective students. AFTA maintains training facilities in Cork and Waterford.

Services

• Integrated training
• Modular training
• Other ratings
• Ryanair Future Flyer Academy
• VistaJet Mentored Programme
• ASL Airlines Ireland Mentored Programme
• Bachelor degree in global business and pilot studies
• Airline Pilot Club
• Air experience vouchers
• Flight instructor refresher seminars