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Sabadell Airport, 08205 Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Flight School, the professional school of the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell—one of the largest in Europe—combines over 70 years of pilot training tradition with modern, innovative instruction.
Our training programs are designed to provide the fastest and safest path to obtaining a Commercial Helicopter Pilot License.
We prioritize safety and excellence at every stage of your training. Our flexible approach adapts to your needs, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience.
Our courses are certified by the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) in accordance with EASA regulations, under ATO number E-ATO-037.
Our fleet of aircraft and Robinson R-44 helicopters provides hands-on training in real flight conditions, with professional supervision and programs designed to support you at every stage of your training.
With more than 5,000 pilots trained since 1953, Barcelona Flight School is a pioneer in pilot training in Spain, offering programs tailored to the demands of today’s aviation market.
Whether you’re just discovering aviation or ready to launch a professional flying career, Barcelona Flight School offers three structured helicopter training programs to match your goals. All programs include hands-on flight training on the Robinson R44 — one of the most respected and widely used training helicopters in the world.
The program allows you to complete the theoretical training required for the Airline Transport Pilot License – Helicopter (ATPL-H). If you choose not to continue with the ATPL theoretical course, a transition course to multi-engine helicopters (ME) is available.
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Students will begin flying approximately 6 months after the start of the course, and the flight training phase will continue until course completion.
• Robinson R44 helicopter + SE (two-stage flight phase)
• Includes VFR Night rating
• Career opportunities: aerial photography, power line inspection, cargo transport, and more
• Advanced career path: offshore operations, co-pilot roles in multi-crew helicopters, and more
• Prepared for a professional career with ATPL (H) theoretical knowledge and CPL (H) practical skills
• 22-month integrated program (ATPL-H + AS355 rating)
• 150h flight (R44, AS355, and SE aircraft) + 650h theory
• MCC training included (10h simulator)
• Advanced professional path: offshore ops, co-pilot in multi-crew helicopters, and more
• Career-ready with theoretical ATPL knowledge and practical CPL skills
Enjoy living in Barcelona, one of the best cities of the world, while you learn. Working hard to earn your future career as a pilot doesn’t mean you can’t take a break to enjoy the beaches or the theatres at the vibrant capital city of Catalonia. In fact, no other city in the world can offer such a combination of flying conditions and convenience for the student:
We take your education and training very seriously. We will prepare you not only to pass your exams and flight checks, but also to reach a level of excellence high enough to maximize your opportunities when applying for airline positions and other career paths, such as the job opportunities outlined here:
It’s one of the most in-demand career paths in Spain. Operators typically hire pilots with progressively increasing experience for wildfire suppression missions, crew transport (heli-transport), water dropping (Bambi bucket), and emergency support.
It includes operations such as:
• Maritime search and rescue (SAR)
• Mountain rescue
• Medical evacuations (HEMS/EMS)
These roles typically require more accumulated flight hours and specific certifications, but they represent a clear professional career path.
Some regional and national police forces operate helicopters:
• National Police
• Civil Guard
• Mossos d’Esquadra
• Ertzaintza
These roles require selection processes and prior experience, but they are well-recognized career paths.
It includes the transport of critically ill patients using air ambulance helicopters.
It requires experience and advanced training, but it is one of the areas with the greatest job stability.
20,000+
Hours flown per year
50+
Aircrafts
3
Base airports
5000+
Students successfully become pilots
ATPL -A Programe
"I started my integrated ATPL course on 2017. I had many instructors teaching me and improvement my flying skills. They always want the best out of the student and are very professional."
ATPL -A Programe
My experience at Barcelona flight school has been great from day one; from the instructors to the lovely administrative staff they have all been very helpful during my journey to becoming a licensed commercial pilot.
ATPL Program
"I had such a good experience during my ground and flight training in Barcelona Flight School. They count with a large and varied fleet of airplanes and the ground installations are easily accessible for all the students"
ATPL Program
"Even thought it was though and challenging I enjoyed every second of it. It was my best 2 years in my life. The instructors are really nice and the facility as well. Right now I’m working as a first officer in Pegasus Airlines on a Boeing 737."
Be sure when you apply to comply with the following:
Be at least 18 years old before the CPL skill test
Pass entry exams in Math, Physics, and English
Meet the financial requirements (Ask about our financing options)
Pass a medical exam at an approved AME/AMC
Leave us your details and very shortly we will contact you to start your journey into helicopter courses with Barcelona Flight School
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Barcelona Flight School
Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell
Aeropuerto de Sabadell, Ctra. de Bellaterra s/n, 08205 Sabadell, Barcelona
After training pilots for more than seventy years, Barcelona Flight School is today the best Aviation Academy in Spain. We at BFS have a fleet composed by more than 40 aircrafts at your disposal, plus an expert team of Ground and Flight Instructors to ensure you make the best out of the fine weather of Barcelona, with more than 320 flyable days per year on average.