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.
Aircraft Manufacturers Flight Training Association (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“To enhance global flight safety by providing unified recommendations for flight training.” AMFTA mission statement
Founded as part of a global reflection on the diversity of worldwide flight training standards, with the aim to harmonize worldwide flight training levels.
Boeing representatives co-founded the association to promote enhanced flight training practices and implement a global harmonized flight training model.
Embraer, represented by Capt. Fabiano Cypel, joined AMFTA in its first year of operation.
AMFTA publishes Recommendation 200303.01 on multi-engine skills as a prerequisite for the issue of a type rating on multi-pilot turbo-jet transport category aeroplanes.
AMFTA publishes Recommendation 202409.01 on multi-crew skills as a prerequisite for the commencement of a type rating on multi-pilot CS25 transport category aeroplanes.
AMFTA publishes its CBTA Implementation Guide (202505.01), key elements for stakeholders implementing Competency-Based Training and Assessment and EBT.
AMFTA publishes its Train the Trainer Programme (202509.01) on instructor competencies, a minimum training path and a standardized five-point assessment scale.
AMFTA intends to continue to grow in membership and focus on issues related to aviation training and safety globally.
What defines a competent trainer, the minimum training path recommended by AMFTA and a five-point assessment scale. Reference 202509.01.
Read the programmeA 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.
Read the recommendationThe AMFTA President addressed the EATS industry event to present the association's vision for harmonized training.
Read moreAviation authorities, training organizations and industry stakeholders: get in touch with AMFTA.
