On the occasion of the Aerospace Training and Careers Expo (SFMA – January 31–February 2, Le Bourget, France), ATR and AéroPyrénées, a renowned pilot training school since 1970, have signed a memorandum of understanding, collaborating to attract and train the ATR pilots of tomorrow.
Our mission as an aircraft manufacturer extends beyond building airplanes; it includes inspiring and informing young and future generations of pilots about the unique characteristics of our aircraft, the essential role of regional aviation around the world, and the diverse career opportunities it offers.
Empowering Future Aviators
Starting in 2025, AéroPyrénées and ATR will launch initiatives to enhance the learning experience of AéroPyrénées student pilots. These initiatives will leverage ATR’s expertise and offer workshops and lectures led by ATR experts on the specific features of our aircraft, their missions, career opportunities, and prospects in the regional aviation sector.
Students will have the opportunity to visit the ATR Training Center in Toulouse, equipped with state-of-the-art educational tools and state-of-the-art flight simulators. They will be provided with customized training modules, ranging from system knowledge to advanced Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC)/Type Rating training, upon completion of the Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating for Multi-Engine Aircraft (CPL-IR/ME) course.
«This collaboration between ATR and AéroPyrénées is based on shared values such as a passion for aviation and the pursuit of excellence. It combines our pedagogical and technical expertise to train the pilots our operators will need in the coming years. Promoting ATR and its importance in the aviation landscape will guide the decisions of future pilots and establish links with ATR operators. », says Christian Commissaire, director of the ATR Training Center..
