Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in the UK

Technical and operational training excellence

Located at our new state-of-the-art headquarters at London Oxford Airport, the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy is a centralised hub for technical excellence. We refine the skills of more than 400 pilots and technicians annually, offering a comprehensive range of courses including pilot conversion, technical type-rating, and industry-leading apprenticeship pathways.

Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in the UK

Comprehensive training for civil and military sectors

Supporting vital missions

The Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in the United Kingdom is the only organisation in the country to deliver a Part 147-approved Airbus Helicopters B2 type course.

Our training capabilities support critical national infrastructure, including the Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS), the National Police Air Service (NPAS), and nearly two-thirds of the UK's Air Ambulance (HEMS) providers. Pilot training is available for both military and civil customers, with courses ranging across the majority of Airbus Helicopters' rotorcraft.

Training session at Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in the UK

Developing the skills of future talents

Apprenticeship pathways

Fully aligned with the UK Government’s domestic Skills Agenda, the Training Academy offers comprehensive, levy-funded Level 3 and Level 4 Apprenticeship pathways in Aviation Operations and Engineering. By bridging the gap between foundational education and highly complex, regulated aerospace careers, the Academy provides direct regional socio-economic benefits while establishing long-term STEM opportunities.

Airbus Helicopters new headquarters in Oxford

Contact information

Get in touch

Address:
Airbus Helicopters in the UK, Oxford Airport, Kidlington OX5 1QZ
Travel to London’s Battersea Airport takes 22 minutes by helicopter, or approximately one hour by car.

Customers can reach us during business hours:
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Phone: +441865 852400

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