100 % online
Cranfield Aviation is authorized to conduct the brush-up via Zoom and therefore we can offer a 100% online training solution.
What makes us so special?
EASA Training Concept
Maximum learning Flexibility
Maximum flexibility with Examination
- Self-developed EASA teaching documents
- WBT with study guides, tests and question bank
- On-site Lessons and support
- 100% pass rate in the past few years
- Learn flexibly from anywhere and alongside work
- Support from our training staff anytime and anywhere
- Network with like-minded people via our online campus
- Exams possible with all EASA authorities
- Practical training with any EASA school (also in abroad)
- Our graduates fly with the leading airlines worldwide
Our Courses
The best flight school in the world, with wonderful people and a great team. Very structured and organised, always friendly and ready to help. This school does not care about your background or your wealth, but tries to help you realise your dream …
Seriban D. (ATPL Student)
Just completed my ATPL(A) exams, thanks to André an his heartly and competent Team. The courses were remote which made the training super individual (groupsize ~10-15) and flexible. The Trainers were highly competent and super friendly. There is a whatsapp group to connect with other students and if there are any questions, regardless of the topic, the CATS Team was always available and responded immedeately. After completing my final exams André called me and congratulated me personally and invited me to stay in contact and offered his help and advice even after dropping out of the training. -Price-performance 10/10 -friendlyness 10/10 -competence 10/10 -flexibility 10/10 -community 10/10 -customer-support 12/10 I highly recommend to start your Training at CATS Deutschland GmbH. Btw. Courses are in Englisch AND Germa, so no excuses 🙂 Thank you so much. All the best to the CATS-Team and to You (reading this) as a new CATS-Student 🙂
I completed my ATPL theory phase at Cranfield and received excellent support. A truly fantastic experience from start to finish! Individual concerns and problems are addressed and given a great deal of importance. Here, the customer still means something, and you almost felt at home. If you're looking for a solution-oriented and competent ATO – even with more complex topics – you've come to the right place. Thanks to this professional support, I was able to optimally prepare for my exams and passed them with flying colors. For me, Cranfield Aviation would always be my number one choice. Many thanks to the lovely Mr. Haufe and the entire Cranfield team!
I felt truly comfortable at Cranfield Aviation Training School! The incredibly friendly team left no question unanswered, communication was flawless, I always received prompt feedback, and the competent instructors, despite the demanding learning experience, made my time at the flight school a wonderful one. I look back on this time fondly and am grateful that it was a part of my journey!
If you are looking for a school that specializes on ICAO to EASA conversions and has extensive experience on what to look out for, this school is right for you. The entire team is fantastic and will make sure to keep you on track with all the numerous requirements there are. Mariyah especially, does a fantastic job making this program enjoyable.
I successfully completed my ATPL theory course at this flight school – while working full-time. The well-structured program allowed me to learn flexibly and efficiently without sacrificing quality or depth. I would especially like to commend the dedicated and competent instructors who presented the material not only clearly but also practically. A big thank you goes to Edith, who was always available by phone and provided invaluable support. The flight school also boasts a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere, making you feel comfortable from the very beginning. The price-performance ratio is also excellent and very fair. Overall, I highly recommend this flight school to anyone wishing to complete their ATPL theory course while working!
I successfully completed my ATPL (A) theory course at Cranfield Aviation last year, passing all exams, and I was truly delighted. Despite the distance (Berlin-Dortmund) and the online and telephone contact alone, there was always a great exchange and really good support – something you have to achieve. Thank you very much for that. The quality of the online instruction was also very good; the focus was on the content, some of it being worked on very clearly with us students. It's really great; it keeps you on track and attentive even during online instruction. Please keep up the good work; I highly recommend you.
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Our Story
The Cranfield Aviation success story begins in the United Kingdom. The British company Cranfield Aviation Training School was founded at Cranfield Airport in the neighbourhood of the renowned Cranfield University in 2000 and quickly developed itself as a global player in the aviation industry. Due to the strong intake of European students, the move to strategically located Luton took place in 2008, which is perfectly connected to London and benefits from the proximity to several commercial airports. Due to the big demand from German-speaking countries, the decision was made to establish an independent training organisation in Germany. Since its establishment in 2010, Cranfield Aviation Training School (Germany) GmbH has been located in the Dortmund Technology Centre, close to the university, and is a fully approved training organisation for commercial pilots and distance learning training provider by the German Civil Aviation Authority and the Central Office for Distance Learning (ZfU) in Cologne and supports students from all over the world in German and English with an average first-time pass rate of 100%. The materials used (textbooks, eBooks and WBT) are independently developed and published. For this purpose, we have established our own specialist publishing label, which promotes the study guides globally. Therefore, unlike most competitors, we do not purchase materials externally.
Current News
Dates for 2026 published
The dates for 2026 have been published and are available.
Well done
We are very excited to celebrate our ATPL-A student M. Z., who passed his ATPL exam with honors in May 2024 and visited us after the exam at our HQ in Dortmund to share his joy and success with us. We are very happy and wish you all the best for your future career!
Basic IR (BIR) training course approved
We are very pleased to announce that Cranfield Aviation has today been approved by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt as one of very few training organisations to offer Basic IR (BIR) theoretical training.
