Airline-Standard Training, Built for Real Operations
Airline Flight Academy is a Dublin-based simulator training centre delivering airline-standard training programmes for pilots and airline operators using modern, EASA-certified simulators.
- Cadet & APS MCC Programmes
- A320 & 737 Type Ratings
- Airline Training Solutions
Our training is designed around airline procedures, operational realism, and the standards expected in modern airline operations.
Why Airline Flight Academy
Airline Flight Academy delivers airline-standard training supported by modern simulator technology, experienced instructors, and a professional training environment designed to reflect real airline operations.
Full-Flight Simulators
Pilots Trained Worldwide
Training Programmes
Full Simulators Hours
Our Journey in Airline Training
Airline Flight Academy was established to provide airline-standard simulator training grounded in real operational practice. Our history reflects continuous investment in modern simulators, experienced instructors, and programmes designed to meet the needs of today’s airline operations.
Our Journey in Airline Training
Airline Flight Academy was established to provide airline-standard simulator training grounded in real operational practice. Our history reflects continuous investment in modern simulators, experienced instructors, and programmes designed to meet the needs of today’s airline operations.
Airline Flight Academy Established
Airline Flight Academy was established in Dublin with a clear focus on delivering airline-standard simulator training aligned with real-world airline operations and procedures.
Launch of Full-Motion Simulator Training
AFA introduced EASA-certified full-motion simulator training for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft, supporting cadet programmes, type ratings, and airline training requirements.
Expansion of Training Programmes
The academy expanded its training portfolio to include APS MCC programmes, type ratings, recurrent training, and assessment preparation, serving both pilots and airline operators.
A Trusted Airline Training Environment
Today, Airline Flight Academy operates as a professional simulator training centre focused on operational realism, consistency, and preparing pilots and operators for the standards expected in modern airline operations.
What Pilots Say About AFA
Feedback from pilots and training partners who have completed airline-standard programmes at Airline Flight Academy.
We have chosen Airline Flight Academy as our exclusive cadet training partnership and our second based APS MCC pilot training partner in Ireland. We are pleased to lend our operational expertise to Airline Flight Academy especially in the provision of what will be an outstanding Type Rating and Airline Pilot Standard MCC. This combination will be the best possible preparation for an airline career with Ryanair
Capt. Senan O'Shea
Head of Crew Training, Ryanair
We have chosen Airline Flight Academy as our exclusive cadet training partnership and our second based APS MCC pilot training partner in Ireland. We are pleased to lend our operational expertise to Airline Flight Academy especially in the provision of what will be an outstanding Type Rating and Airline Pilot Standard MCC. This combination will be the best possible preparation for an airline career with Ryanair
Capt. Senan O'Shea
Head of Crew Training, Ryanair
We have chosen Airline Flight Academy as our exclusive cadet training partnership and our second based APS MCC pilot training partner in Ireland. We are pleased to lend our operational expertise to Airline Flight Academy especially in the provision of what will be an outstanding Type Rating and Airline Pilot Standard MCC. This combination will be the best possible preparation for an airline career with Ryanair
Capt. Senan O'Shea
Head of Crew Training, RyanairWe have chosen Airline Flight Academy as our exclusive cadet training partnership and our second based APS MCC pilot training partner in Ireland. We are pleased to lend our operational expertise to Airline Flight Academy especially in the provision of what will be an outstanding Type Rating and Airline Pilot Standard MCC. This combination will be the best possible preparation for an airline career with Ryanair
Capt. Senan O'Shea
Head of Crew Training, RyanairI cannot fault the training I received during my APS MCC at AFA. The three week intensive course was not only a brilliant introduction to the multi-crew environment, it offered a fantastic exposure to airline operations and line flying. The training (conducted in AFA’s state of the art 737 MAX simulator) was very practical, SOP driven and of the highest possible standard. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and...
Blaithin
APS MCC student, IrelandTaking my APS MCC training at AFA has been both exciting and enjoyable. At the beginning I was debating whether it would have been useful for me as a new CPL pilot to apply for this extensive APS or to go for standard modular MCC, but after finishing I have no doubt it has been worth taking the APS MCC course. At AFA I found very professional instructors, teaching in a calm and efficient way, and clarifying every single...
Aleksandr
APS MCC student, EstoniaI really enjoyed my 5 weeks of training at AFA. Brand-new devices, very professional and knowledgeable instructors and a super-friendly family-kind atmosphere made my training very pleasant and effective. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to enjoy Dublin much due to restrictions, but I will for sure have a lot of fun when I will be coming back for my recurrent training in the near future.
Stefan
Airbus A320 type rating student, GermanyQuick Answers About AFA
Some of the most common questions we receive about our training, facilities, and approach to airline-standard simulator training.
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