Training services for France
Located in Marignane, the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Marignane, France has honed the skills of more than 14,000 pilots and technicians over the past 10 years – confirming its position as a reference in helicopter training. In addition to this, there is also an Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Bordeaux, training around 1000 pilots and technicians every year.

Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Marignane
With a 2,200 m² maintenance hangar, more than 2,000 technicians a year practise on full-scale models in Marignane.
The cutting-edge Helionix trainer plays a central role in enabling key capabilities for all Helionix aircraft for both pilots and technicians. Together with Helisim, pilots gain the confidence and expertise needed to safely pilot.
In addition to ground instruction and simulators (Full Flight Simulator and Loft Dynamics), flight training averages around 2,000 flight hours per year.
Contact information
Address:
Airbus Helicopters Training Centre in France
Aeroport International Marseille-Provence
13725 Marignane Cedex
France
Customers can reach us during business hours:
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time (France)
Phone: +33 4 42 85 68 75
Email: contact.training.ah@airbus.com
Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Bordeaux
Approved by Airbus Helicopters in 2016, this training Academy works with 34 aeronautical players in the rotor and fixed-wing sectors to implement training programmes such as Novae, Priority 1 Air Rescue, Speaking Corners, Wecair, Telespazio, etc.
The Bordeaux training centre is equipped with innovative means such as simulators and VR tools available for training.
The facility also offers :
- Hands-on maintenance courses specifically designed and produced to reduce the time required to complete operational tasks by tailoring a programme for technicians.
- A full range of technician training courses from AB Initio to complex military or civilian training.
- PART 147 type rating courses for Super PUMA L2, PUMA J, H120, AS355 helicopters.
- EMAR 147 type rating courses for PUMA and AS 532
- Sheet metal and composite repair courses from basic to advanced (fixed wing and helicopter)
Contact information
Address:
1 Rte de Cénac,
33360, Latresne, FRANCE
Customers can reach us during business hours:
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time (France)
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