“To enhance global flight safety by providing unified recommendations for flight training, developed by the manufacturers of commercial aircraft.”
What defines a competent trainer, the minimum training path recommended by AMFTA and a standardized five-point assessment scale.
AMFTA is an independent non-profit organization comprised of commercial aviation manufacturers of FAR/CS25 of more than 19 seats, all represented by their respective Heads of Training or designated representatives.
The purpose of this association is to develop and provide recommendations regarding flight training and training-related operations that intend to enhance flight safety and global competency for current and future pilots/flight crews, with an aim to harmonize flight training standards globally.
We are dedicated to supporting the aviation industry to enhance the safe and efficient operation of commercial aircraft.
Meet the board
by founder Capt. Jean-Michel Bigarré from Airbus, as part of a global reflection in addressing the diversity of worldwide flight training standards and with the aim to harmonize worldwide flight training levels.
Boeing representatives Capt. Carl Davis and Mark Albert, co-founders, joined forces to promote enhanced flight training practices and implement a global harmonized flight training model.
Additional commercial airline manufacturers joined AMFTA in its first year of operation: COMAC represented by Capt. Jin Yibin and Embraer represented by Capt. Fabiano Cypel.
AMFTA intends to continue to grow in membership and focus on issues related to aviation training and safety globally.
AMFTA is a nonprofit, nonstock corporation organized pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, U.S.A and whose principal office is located in Washington DC.
For their dedication and input to creating AMFTA.
Co-founder
Co-founded AMFTA with Mark Albert to promote enhanced flight training practices and implement a global harmonized flight training model.
Initial member
Represented Embraer when the manufacturer joined AMFTA in its first year of operation.
What defines a competent trainer, the minimum training path recommended by AMFTA and a five-point assessment scale. Reference 202509.01.
Download PDFA working session with the CAAC to share AMFTA's approach to harmonized, competency-based flight training.
Read moreMulti-engine skills as a prerequisite for a type rating on multi-pilot turbo-jet transport category aeroplanes. Reference 200303.01.
Download PDFThe AMFTA President addressed the EATS industry event to present the association's vision for harmonized training.
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