X Aero Training Academy

Train as a professional helicopter pilot

EASA-approved helicopter training on a modern fleet, at our own training centre in Albertville, France.
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Welcome to X-Aero Training Academy

Based in Albertville, in the French Alps, X-Aero Training Academy offers EASA-approved helicopter training, from your first lesson to type ratings, instructor courses and simulator training. You train on our own fleet of R22, R44, AS350, AS355N, EC135 and EC145 helicopters, and on our AS350 and EC135 simulators.

Choose your path

Start from where you are in your flying career.

Become a pilot

New to flying? Start your commercial pilot licence from zero.

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Add ratings

Already a pilot? Add a type rating or qualification to fly more aircraft and missions.

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Instructors & examiners

Already qualified? Train to become an instructor or examiner.

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Simulators

Need simulator time? Train or revalidate on our AS350 and EC135 full-flight simulators.

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Custom training

A specific operational need or a request from your authority? We design training around it.

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Taster flights

Curious about flying? Try an introductory flight, a flight initiation in a real helicopter or the simulator, or a day as a pilot.

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X-Aero Training Academy

Why train with us?

Every stage of your flying career, with one experienced team, on our own aircraft and simulators.

EASA-approved training

Courses built to EASA standards, from your first licence to instructor and examiner ratings.

Six helicopter types, two simulators

Train on R22, R44, AS350, AS355N, EC135 and EC145 helicopters, and on AS350 and EC135 simulators.

Training in the Alps

Our main centre in Albertville puts mountain flying on your doorstep. We also train at our Réunion Island base.

Not sure where to start? Our careers guide walks you through the licences, timeline and route that fits you, step by step.
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Popular courses

Integrated CPL(H)

12–24 months · R22, R44, AS350 · Albertville, France
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Modular CPL(H)

4–6 weeks (training course) · R22, R44, AS350 · Albertville, France
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Performance Based Navigation

2 days · AS350, EC135 · Albertville, France
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What our students say

“The use of a flight simulator is essential in the context of maintaining the skills of our pilots, in order to carry out training and checks in the most realistic conditions possible. It’s a pleasure to come to Albertville to enjoy the training centre and its dynamic team.”
Mathieu V.
“A quality structure and permanent support from the pedagogical team have largely contributed to the success of my training.”
Pierre O., AS350 simulator training
“Pedagogical, patient and efficient — he knew how to erase my doubts about the simulator and make each session useful.”
Marielle S.

Not sure which course fits?

Tell us where you are in your career and we will suggest a route.
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Bases and fleet

Albertville, France

Address: 1195 Rue du bois de l’Ile, 73460 Tournon, France
Email: contact@xaerotraining.com

Train on R22, R44, AS350, AS355N, EC135 and EC145 helicopters, from our main centre in Albertville or our Réunion Island base.
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