Simaero Approved Training Organization

Simaero Approved Training Organizations

Simaero possesses two Approved Training Organizations (ATO) certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).

We are fully qualified to customize each training program according to specific requests, meeting your diverse training requirements. Flexibility allows us to incorporate additional modules or sessions, ensuring compliance with the standards of most Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide.

EASA ATO

Our EASA ATO is registered under the number FR.ATO.0011.

SACAA ATO

Our SACAA ATO is registered under the number SACAA/1101/ATO.

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Experienced Instructors and Examiners

Our 150+ type rating instructors and examiners are experienced professionals and active or retired commercial airline pilots. We can connect you with experts who understand your route constraints and aircraft specifications.

Optimized Theoretical Training

Knowledge acquisition, cost efficiency, and schedule flexibility aregained through a combination of in-class and e-learning theoretical courses ora complete e-learning experience. Trainees benefit from 24/7 worldwide accessto our online platform.

Customized Training Programs

Simaero has extensive experience working with the requirements of various local Civil Aviation Authorities. By customizing our approved programs, your training is as specific as needed to guarantee maximum safety and proficiency.

Fully Immersive Training Experience

All simulator training sessions are performed on our full-flight simulators. Practicing on these advanced devices crafted to replicate reality thoroughly prepares our trainees to handle all real-life scenarios in the safest possible manner.

Courses Delivered by Our Training Department

Approved Training Organization Programs for Pilots

Simaero supports airline pilot qualification across three essential areas: initial aircraft qualification, transition between aircraft types or variants, and the development of instructor and examiner capability. Together, these programs help airlines qualify crews, support fleet transitions and strengthen internal training capacity within one approved training framework.

Type Rating Programs

Type rating programs support initial, refresher, and revalidation qualifications on specific aircraft types across the main commercial aircraft families, enabling airlines to align pilot qualifications with current requirements.

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Difference & CCQ Training

Difference and cross crew qualification training support transitions between aircraft variants or families, reducing complexity for operators managing fleet evolution and pilot mobility.

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Instructor & Examiner Programs

TRI/SFI and TRE/SFE pathways help airlines build and maintain internal instructional and examinercapability, supporting training resilience and operational continuity.

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Additional Modules

CRM

The CRM course is an extensive ground school module designed to equip you with the competencies to manage all human factors that may affect collaboration between the flight crew and cabin crew.

You will learn to recognize and address these factors, ensuring optimal safety throughout your service.

Dangerous Goods

This course equips you to prioritize safety and respond effectively in situations involving dangerous goods. Topics covered include current regulations, classification, labeling, storage, and loading procedures.

Throughout the module, you will also learn to recognize hidden hazards, understand provisions for passengers and crew, and become familiar with emergency procedures.

ETOPS

The Extended Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS)/Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) course is designed to certify pilots operating within ETOPS-approved airlines.

During this course, you will review relevant definitions and regulations associated with this type of approval. The synopsis also includes dispatching and flight procedures, along with practical flight examples.

LVO

The LVO course provides a complete examination of the regulations, threats, special equipment, and procedures associated with low visibility operations.

Throughout this module, you will gain insights into the specifics of low visibility take-offs and Cat II/III approaches.

JOC/MCC

This course is designed to develop the technical and non-technical competencies required for multi-pilot operations, complemented by jet orientation elements to support transition to your first type rating.

PBN/RNP-AR

This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of the performance-based navigation concept, associated notions, principles, and corresponding operating procedures

UPRT

The UPRT course combines theoretical training with full-flight simulator training, aiming to equip you with the necessary competencies to prevent and recover from aircraft upsets.

ZFTT

The Zero flight-time type rating training is an operator-linked type-rating pathway completed in a ZFTT-approved FFS, subject to prior transport experience and specific ATO/operator approval conditions.

Additional Modules

CRM

The CRM course is an extensive ground school module designed to equip you with the competencies to manage all human factors that may affect collaboration between the flight crew and cabin crew. You will learn to recognize and address these factors, ensuring optimal safety throughout your service.

Dangerous Goods

This course equips you to prioritize safety and respond effectively in situations involving dangerous goods. Topics covered include current regulations, classification, labeling, storage, and loading procedures.

Throughout the module, you will also learn to recognize hidden hazards, understand provisions for passengers and crew, and become familiar with emergency procedures.

ETOPS

The Extended Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS)/Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) course is designed to certify pilots operating within ETOPS-approved airlines. During this course, you will review relevant definitions and regulations associated with this type of approval. The synopsis also includes dispatching and flight procedures, along with practical flight examples.

JOC/MCC

This course is designed to develop the technical and non-technical competencies required for multi-pilot operations, complemented by jet orientation elements to support transition to your first type rating.

LVO

The LVO course provides a complete examination of the regulations, threats, special equipment, and procedures associated with low visibility operations. Throughout this module, you will gain insights into the specifics of low visibility take-offs and Cat II/III approaches.

PBN / RNP-AR

This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of the performance-based navigation concept, associated notions, principles, and corresponding operating procedures

UPRT

The UPRT course combines theoretical training with full-flight simulator training, aiming to equip you with the necessary competencies to prevent and recover from aircraft upsets.

ZFTT

The Zero flight-time type rating training is an operator-linked type-rating pathway completed in a ZFTT-approved FFS, subject to prior transport experience and specific ATO/operator approval conditions.

Airline Operational Training

Recurrent Training

Choose Simaero for your recurrent training needs. Our training department specializes in designing hands-on recurrent programs that adhere to regulatory standards and are precisely tailored to your distinct needs and specifications.

With courses conducted by standardized instructors, your flight crew will have the opportunity to refresh their type-specific knowledge, review essential procedures, and enhance their confidence.

This ensures they maintain up-to-date qualifications, enabling them to operate their licensed aircraft safely and competently.

Advanced Operational Training

Simaero provides a broader portfolio of advanced operational training courses that can complement qualification and recurrent programs or be delivered as standalone modules. These courses support operational readiness, command progression and crew performance across the wider airline training environment. Courses inlcude:

Comnand Upgrade
RTC Program
OPS Modules
Recency