Qualification courses, known as type-rating training, are Airbus Helicopters’ primary training support for pilots. They range from single- and multi-pilot, to renewal and instructor training courses.

Recent expansions to the training course catalogue focus on recurrent and mission training, such as emergency procedures, IFR (instrument flight rules) and night flight courses. The company also offers customized ground and in-flight training programs.

Many of these courses rely on state-of-the-art training technology such as full flight simulators, (FFS), flight navigation procedure trainers (FNPTs) and light training devices (LTDs), which provide realistic and cost-efficient mission-training that prepares pilots and flight personnel for real-world situations.

For users who prefer to train remotely, e-learning modules are available for some courses. Accessible remotely via a web application, these options help keep costs low and increase efficiency.

In addition, ab-initio pilot training is available at the company’s five ab initio training centers located in Mexico, Asia and Europe.