Atlantic Flight Training Academy

Atlantic Flight Training Academy, called AFTA, is a flight training organisation in Cork, Ireland. It is an EASA approved flight training organisation. The site says it was founded in 1995 and trains pilots in Cork and Waterford.

The site says the company operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets of aircraft and simulators in Europe. It says it uses current aviation technology and teaching aids. The company has trained more than 3,000 pilots, the site says.

Training options include integrated training, modular training, other ratings, a Ryanair Future Flyer Academy and a VistaJet mentored programme. The site also lists an ASL Airlines Ireland mentored programme and an MTU bachelor degree in global business and pilot studies.

The site says UK and EU or EEA passport holders can apply for the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy. It says that programme gives a frozen ATPL licence in 20 to 22 months, with a Boeing 737 type rating.

The site names airlines that have hired its trainees, including Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, Air Astana, Aer Lingus, VistaJet, easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, DHL, ASL Airlines, Air France and the German Air Force.

The main office is at Building 4500, Airport Business Park, Cork Airport. Flight operations are at Ballygarvan Upper on the Kinsale Road. The simulator centre is at 21 East Gate Drive, Little Island, Cork. The phone number is +353 21 488 8737.