25 Years of Pilot Training Excellence
Since 2001, Simtech Aviation has been delivering airline-focused pilot training. A leading European provider of APS MCC and full-flight simulator training, our graduates are hired by over 70 airlines worldwide. With continued investment in next-generation simulator facilities, Simtech is committed to preparing pilots for real airline careers.
For 25 years, Simtech Aviation has been delivering excellence in airline pilot training, supporting both student pilots and airline partners across Europe and beyond. Since receiving IAA approval for MCC training in 2001, Simtech has continually evolved, from early MCC delivery and airline assessment support, to becoming a leading provider of APS MCC training and full-flight simulator operations.
Simtech Aviation is a leading European ATO, working closely with over fifteen different airlines, across three aircraft types – Boeing, Airbus and ATR. We have achieved success and a global reputation based on the quality of our instructors and simulators and a highly-specialised engineering team.
Simtech operates a fleet of fixed-base (Boeing 737-800NG) and full-motion (Airbus 320, ATR72-600 and ATR72-500) simulators in our purpose-built 1,860sqm facility, near Dublin Airport.
As a training provider for future Commercial Airline pilots, Simtech is an industry leader in EASA Advanced Pilot Standard APS MCC and MCC, and UK CAA APS MCC. We also conduct ATR type-ratings and offer ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ training.
The people at Simtech make the difference – we are committed to the highest standards, collaborating with our airline, pilot and ATO customers to get the best results.
Watch our video to get an inside look at our award-winning training facilities and course offerings.
Working with the world’s leading Airlines has proven to be invaluable when training pilots and it is the quality of Simtech’s instructors that separates them from other ATO’s. All Simtech instructors are extremely experienced Airline and Corporate Jet Pilots on many different aircraft types and hold some or all of the following credentials: MCCI; Training Captain; TRI; TRE and (formerly) ‘Chief Airline Pilot’ with their respective airlines.
Future Simtech cadets are guided along their journey by a dedicated team before, during and after their time at Simtech Aviation. As an ATO working closely with airlines, Simtech advises cadets of upcoming First Officer roles while preparing cadets for individual airline requirements.
This is an advanced Multi-Crew Coordination course, training pilots to operate in a multi-crew environment to the EASA and UK CAA ‘Airline Pilot Standard’.
This is an EASA approved Multi-Crew Cooperation course.
Marcus Reed
“Would like to say a huge thank you to all at Simtech. The APS MCC really assisted me in the preparation for both airline simulator assessment and 737-800 type rating. The tuition from the experienced instructors gave me a solid foundation for my training on the run-up to my type rating. I felt well prepared and ready to tackle the challenge of learning the aircraft and procedures.”
Jordan Cable
“My time at Simtech Aviation doing my APS MCC was a really valuable stage of my training. It’s where all the individual flying skills I’d built up finally came together into proper crew operations, working as part of a team, managing the flight deck under pressure, and thinking like an airline pilot rather than just a student.
Many of the instructors are airline pilots themselves, and their tips and real world experience made a huge difference, giving me an insight into life on the line before I got there.
Since then I’ve completed Jet2’s Future Second Officer programme and am now a Second Officer. Simtech laid the foundations I needed for both my sim and HR assessments, and played a big part in getting me to where I am today.”
Romain Alexandre
“I chose Simtech Aviation because my previous flight school, Air Academy New CAG, was partnered with them, and I’d also heard many good things about the training.
Looking back, it was definitely the right choice.
From the very first day, I felt welcomed by the whole team. The instructors were very professional, easy to talk to, and really focused on helping every student succeed. The quality of the training gave me the confidence and skills I needed to take the next step in my career.
Shortly after completing the APS MCC course, I passed the Ryanair assessments, and I’m now looking forward to starting my type rating on 6 July. It’s a big step, and I’m grateful that Simtech played an important role in preparing me for it.”
Oisin Somersett
“Thanks to Simtech Aviation I have successfully secured a position with Emerald Airlines UK as a First Officer.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Simtech, and would recommend it to any aspiring commercial pilots who want to fly for the airlines. It teaches MCC to a high standard with fantastic and encouraging instructors. It will help any pilot in furthering professional flying.”
Bradley Naughton
“Simtech was a wonderful experience and a great first step into a professional aviation environment.
The APS MCC course is excellently organised and provides students with industry leading instruction and facilities.
It gave me the knowledge, ability and confidence to move forward into my first role as a professional airline pilot.”
Fiona Kastrati
“I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone at Simtech for the support throughout my training. The APS MCC was invaluable in helping me prepare for airline simulator assessments as well as the B737-800 type rating. The instructors created a professional and supportive learning environment that helped strengthen both my technical understanding and confidence in the simulator. Moving into the type rating, I felt equipped with the knowledge, mindset, and skills needed to adapt quickly to airline procedures and training standards”
At Simtech, we always look forward to welcoming new cadets, showing them our state-of-the-art facilities and giving them the opportunity to meet with some of our highly experienced instructors and team.
If you would like to book an ‘Open Day’ with us for your Flight School cadets, please call or email us and our team would be delighted to help make arrangements for you.
Providing airlines with a selection of quality pilot candidates that have been trained to the highest standards.
Simtech runs MCC-JOC and APS courses for student pilots from across Europe, and is recognised by international airlines as a top European MCC provider, delivering to the highest standards with Instructors who are Captains, TRIs or TREs.
Our cadets fly for 70 different airlines
Our cadets fly 28 different aircraft
Simulator attained reliability of 99%
Planning for your APS MCC? Our students share real insights and practical advice to help you best prepare for your course! Every week, we ask our students to share their best advice and insights from their experience as part of our Student Friday series on socials. Here’s a collection of their top tips to help you succeed.
