Pilot Training

Your cockpit crews couldnt be

in more experienced hands
Who we are
Swiss AviationTraining (SAT) is a fully-owned subsidiary of Swiss Inter-
national Air Lines Ltd. Our decades of Swiss airline training expertise
and on-the-job experience are your guarantee of effective training to
standards of the utmost quality.
SAT trains pilots and cabin crew, instructs technical and ground per-
sonnel and enables trainers and instructors to gain further qualifica-
tions. Our clients include not only international airlines, but also major
service providers and private aviation enthusiasts.
SAT is a fully-licensed Flight Training Organization (FTO) and Approved
Training Organization (ATO) whose courses are approved by the Swiss
Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
At SAT we offer all-round aviation training that is practical, multicul-
tural, flexible and efficient. All our trainees derive a keen motivation
from our highly conducive learning environment, which is backed up by
our traditional Swiss hospitality, good food, friendly people and delight-
ful surroundings.
The Swiss quality approach to pilot training
What we offer
SAT provides pilot training courses that are closely and carefully
tailored to each customers specific training requirements, from
type rating initial to the recurrent training and synergy courses to
modular training packages that can be conducted on-site. Whatever
your needs may be, SAT remains keenly focused on your issues,
questions and concerns throughout the training it provides, which
extends to all the requirements for type rating.
Our advanced training facilities include an extensive range of
full-flight simulators covering the Airbus A320, A330 and A340
family, the BAe 146/Avro RJ, the ERJ 135/145 family, the Embraer
170/190 family and the Legacy 600/650 and Lineage 1000
Executive Jets.
All our courses, services and facilities are provided in an ideal
training environment that is as safe, realistic and practice-oriented
as possible. And, being part of an airline group ourselves, we always
strive to make our training as efficient and cost-effective as can be.
To showcase our wide range of pilot training courses and our state-of-the-art facilities, wed like to present Swiss
AviationTraining: who we are, what we offer, why you should choose us and how we can help.
Why choose us?
Were practical: With our highly experienced instructors, your training
will be geared as closely and consistently as possible to the real world
of day-to-day flight operations, with a prime and constant focus on
operating safety and cost-effective training.
Were experienced: All our instructors are highly qualified. Together
they can draw on a vast range of flightdeck experience that they have
accumulated all over the globe. All of which enables us to offer and
demand standards of performance that are closely based on airline
know-how and experience.
Were qualified: SAT holds approvals from the Swiss Federal Office of
Civil Aviation (FOCA), the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR)/European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the aviation supervisory authorities
of Australia (CASA), China (CAAC), Bahrain (CAA), Saudi Arabia (GACA),
Namibia (Directorate of Civil Aviation), the United Arab Emirates (GCAA)
and Ukraine (State Aviation Administration).
Were focused and forward-looking: From cockpit layout to course
content, all our type-specific training will be geared to your particular
needs. And with our state-of-the-art equipment, from computer-based
training to full-flight simulators, our training environment is as realistic
as it can possibly be.
Were online: For all your preparations from planning to booking, our
wide range of courses are all presented to our customers online, along
with the availability of our various training devices. We also offer a
broad selection of e-learning programmes which are available any-
where and at any time and offer a particularly efficient and cost-effec-
tive option for your crew training needs.
Were Swiss: Being based in Switzerland, SAT puts a strong emphasis
on precision, perfection and reliability, which are all key features of our
home countrys character. At the same time and also like the Swiss
we can draw on a deep and genuine appreciation of multicultural con-
texts, needs and concerns.
Were responsive: At SAT we dont only tailor our training to your
specific needs. Were also constantly realigning our courses to meet
the most recent regulatory requirements and incorporate the very lat-
est training technology and instruction techniques.
Were all this and more: At SAT we offer total training solutions (with
excellent pre- and post-course customer care), quick and flexible plan-
ning and a conducive learning environment; we can provide our courses
on our or your premises; and were adept at combining our students
and their companies expectations.
How can we help?
Our specific services in brief:
Type Rating Training, from Initial to Recurrent
Initial Type Rating Training: We offer both modular and synergy ini-
tial training programmes, with the option of completing part of the
modular course at the customers site. These courses are offered for
the Airbus A320 family, the Airbus A330 and A340, the BAe 146/Avro
RJ, the Embraer 170/190 family and the ERJ 135 and 145.
Airbus A320, A330 and A340 Cross-Crew Qualification (CCQ)
Training: Our cross-crew qualification training is provided by instruc-
tors with extensive experience in mixed-fleet flying, and using our
state-of-the-art Category D full-flight simulators. The training is offered
for the Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330 and Airbus A340 aircraft types.
Embraer 170/190 Bridge Course: Our bridge course provides both
jet orientation and an introduction to glass-cockpit operations in a sin-
gle syllabus. Intended for pilots with fewer than 500 hours of flight ex-
perience, the course is offered for the Embraer 170/190 family.
BAe 146 to Avro RJ Differences Training: Our differences training
course provides optimum familiarization with the Avro RJ85 and RJ100
for BAe 146 pilots. Our instructors here can draw on their vast experi-
ence in operating the type with SWISS, which has an extensive Avro RJ
fleet. SAT also maintains a state-of-the-art Avro RJ full-flight simulator
at its Zurich training centre.
Command Upgrade: SAT offers command upgrade training for the
Airbus A320, A330 and A340 family, the BAe 146/Avro RJ, the ERJ
135/145 family, the Embraer 170/190 family and the Legacy 600/650
and Lineage 1000 Executive Jets.
Type Rating Revalidation: With its skilled and passionate instructors
the majority of whom can draw on comprehensive flying experience
on the aircraft type(s) concerned SAT offers revalidation training that
extends far beyond the minimum legal requirements. SAT follows a
three-year cycle with its recurrent training, which is available for the
Airbus A320 family, A330, A340, BAe 146/Avro RJ, Embraer 170/190
family, ERJ 135/145 family and Legacy 600/650 aircraft types.
Renewal: For anyone seeking to renew their type rating, too, SAT is the
right address. With each course geared specifically to the trainees par-
ticular situation, our skilled instructors provide training that will fully
cover all the relevant legal requirements. SATs renewal training is
offered for the Airbus A320, A330 and A340 family, the BAe 146/Avro
RJ, the ERJ 135/145 family, the Embraer 170/190 family and the Lega-
cy 600/650 and Lineage 1000 Executive Jets.
Language Proficiency: SAT further offers the opportunity to revali-
date trainees English Language Proficiency. The required Language
Proficiency Check can also be combined with a type rating renewal or
revalidation session.
Sound knowledge, then extensive practice:
thats how well take you swiftly to your goal
Qualification Training
Instructor Training (SFI/TRI): Training your cockpit personnel to
become type rating instructors (TRI) or synthetic flight instructors
(SFI) enhances their value to both your company and themselves. SAT
has vast experience in training instructors all over the world, and can
tailor the extent of its tuition which is offered for the Embraer 170/190
family, the ERJ 145, the Airbus A320, A330 and A340 family and the
BAe 146/Avro RJ to each operators needs under a specific supervi-
sion agreement.
Right-hand-seat Qualification: Our right-hand-seat qualification
equips the commander to occupy either cockpit seat, offering greater
flexibility in crew rostering terms.
Special Training
Special Airport Training: Some airports (such as Innsbruck or Lon-
don City) require particular pilot instruction to ensure safe and efficient
flight operations. Here, too, SAT can provide all the relevant facilities
and expertise. Special airport training is offered at SAT for the Airbus
A320 family, A330, A340 and BAe146/Avro RJ aircraft types.
Operational Training
SAT offers additional pilot training courses covering a number of opera-
tional scenarios such as:
Low visibility
Winter Operation
RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minima)
ETOPS ((Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance
Standards)
EROPS (Extended Range Operations)
MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification)
TCAS (Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System)
PBN (Performance Based Navigation)
CRM (Crew Ressource Management)
Dangerous Goods
Emergency Safety and Equipment
Practical Fire Fighting
Our special CEFA debriefing tool
CEFA-Sim, the latest simulator flight evaluation technology, makes
flight training debriefings not only more efficient but more effective,
too. The combination of flight training and debriefing forms the core of
any successful basic or further pilot training. And here CEFA-Sim offers
a time- and cost-effective solution that meets clients highest quality
expectations. CEFA-Sim enables all the key moments in the training
flight just completed to be analyzed and discussed with the instructor,
to ensure optimum training benefit.
As a global Training Competence Centre, Swiss AviationTraining offers
its products and services all over the world. Wherever the customer
wants us, thats where well be.
Having your personnel trained at our Zurich premises, though, promis-
es additional benefits of its own. Our Training Centre is conveniently
close to both Zurich Airport and several hotels. And the city of Zurich,
which is a 10- to 15-minute train ride away, offers all the attractions of
the Swiss way of life.
Beyond, and easily reachable by public transport, lies the rest of Swit-
zerland. And its majestic mountains, blue lakes and quiet valleys can
provide just the kind of active relaxation that your students will welcome
to counterbalance the challenges of their training endeavours.
Zurich: a Swiss city renowned worldwide
Like to know more? Feel free to contact us!
Swiss AviationTraining Ltd.
P.O. Box
CH-8058 Zurich Airport
Phone +41 44 564 5900
Fax +41 44 564 5700
info@swiss-aviation-training.com
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