Airbus Helicopters Training Academy Germany (Donauwörth)
With over 45 years of experience the Training Academy situated at the edge of Airbus Helicopters’ manufacturing plant in Donauworth provides the world’s leading helicopter training for pilots and technicians.
Since 2011, we have implemented a completely new blended learning process based on interactive learning with latest technology training tools (starting from interactive training manuals and virtual reality tools to full flight simulators). Our instruction team is composed of experts in their fields with the utmost operational experience and knowledge.
Although a lot of things have changed in the past 45 years, our major goal remains unchanged: to stand up to your expectations and to contribute decisively to flight safety. Our courses are designed to cover the full range of your training needs. Nevertheless, we can also provide your organization with the most effective training solution tailored to your demand.
The high quality of our training courses is assured by a very strict internal quality system and regular audits by national authorities and EASA. The Airbus Helicopters Training Academy is certified to issue certificates according to EASA PART 147 and JAR FCL 2.
We are extremely proud of our role in providing world class helicopter training. The Airbus Helicopters Training Academy looks forward to welcoming you.
EC135 P2+/T2+, P3/T3
Type Rating VFR, TR VFR
Type Rating IFR, TR IFR
Ground Run and Maintenance Check
Flight, MCF
Emergency Refresher VFR, ERH
IFR Refresher, IRH
Type Rating Instructor Extension, TRIE
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
External Hoist Procedures EHP
External Load Procedures ELP
Night Flight Procedures NFP
Differences Training DIF
Night Vision Google, NVG
EC145 C2
Type Rating VFR, TR VFR
Type Rating IFR, TR IFR
Ground Run and Maintenance Check
Flight, MCF
Emergency Refresher VFR, ERH
IFR Refresher, IRH
Type Rating Instructor Extension, TRIE
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
External Hoist Procedures EHP
External Load Procedures ELP
Night Flight Procedures NFP
Differences Training DIF
Night Vision Google, NVG
H145 (four-bladed)
Type Rating VFR, TR VFR
Type Rating IFR, TR IFR
Ground Run and Maintenance Check
Flight, MCF
Emergency Refresher VFR, ERH
IFR Refresher, IRH
Type Rating Instructor Extension, TRIE
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
External Hoist Procedures EHP
External Load Procedures ELP
Night Flight Procedures NFP
Differences Training DIF
Night Vision Google, NVG
H145 (five-bladed)
Type Rating VFR, TR VFR
Type Rating IFR, TR IFR
Ground Run and Maintenance Check
Flight, MCF
Emergency Refresher VFR, ERH
IFR Refresher, IRH
Type Rating Instructor Extension, TRIE
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
External Hoist Procedures EHP
External Load Procedures ELP
Night Flight Procedures NFP
Differences Training DIF
Night Vision Google, NVG
H145 M
Recurrent Emergency
Night Vision Goggles
Firefighting
Maintenance Check Pilot
Mountain
EC135 P2+ FFS LEVEL B
Refresher Training VFR
Refresher Training IFR
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
NVG Training
H145 (four-bladed) / H145 (five-bladed) FFS LEVEL D
Refresher Training VFR
Refresher Training IFR
OPS 3 Performance Class 1, CAT A
NVG Training
EC135 P2+/T2+, P3/T3
B1 Type Training – Airframe (MC)
B2 Type Training – Avionic and Electrical
System (AV)
System Familiarization Training Course
B1 Difference Courses – Airframe (MCC)
Refresher Course (RC)
Rotor Head Inspection Course (RH)
External Hoist Maintenance Procedures
(EHM)
Cable Harness Repair Course (HRC)
Sheet Metal Repair Course (SRC)
Composite Repair Course (CRC)
Rotor Blade Repair (RBR)
EC145 C2
B1 Type Training – Airframe (MC)
B2 Type Training – Avionic and Electrical
System (AV)
System Familiarization Training Course
B1 Difference Courses – Airframe (MCC)
Refresher Course (RC)
Rotor Head Inspection Course (RH)
External Hoist Maintenance Procedures
(EHM)
Cable Harness Repair Course (HRC)
Sheet Metal Repair Course (SRC)
Composite Repair Course (CRC)
Rotor Blade Repair (RBR)
H145 (four-bladed)
Oil & Gas
Search & Rescue
Emergency Medical Services
Private Business Aviation
H145 (five-bladed)
Airframe Repair
Mechanical Assembly
Autopilot Hydraulic Unit
Specific Avionics
Emergency Flotation
Maintenance Check Flight
Tech Data
Course organisation
Registration
Registration for all courses shall be achieved two months prior to the beginning of the course.
Please send us the following information:
• Registration Form
• Pilots or technician questionnaire
• Copy of passport
• Copy of pilot license
• Copy of valid medical certificate
Visa Procedures
Please make sure you have:
• A valid passport
• A visa (if necessary)
• An international health insurance
Course timetable
Monday - Friday:
Start: 8:00am
End: 16:00pm
On your first day
Please present yourself at 7:45am at main entrance of the Training Academy with your passport. After completing the formalities at our reception (check-in and badge), you will be accompanied to our classrooms.
Other information
For practical training please make sure you have:
• Appropriate working clothes and safety shoes
Internet access
Internet access is available at our Training Academy
Transportation
The new training centre is located at Dr.-Ludwig-Bölkow-Str. 4, 86609 Donauwörth outside the main plant.
Participants’ expenses for travel and accommodation are not included in the course fees.
Car rental station is situated within a 15 min walking distance from Airbus Helicopters.
Taxi
Usual taxi charges:
From Donauwörth to Augsburg centre approx. 75 €
From Donauwörth to Munich Airport approx. 150 €
Accommodation
Donauwörth offers several hotels and a railway station. We are pleased to help you arranging transport and accommodation. A list of hotels with Airbus Helicopters special prices is also available upon request.
Participants’ expenses for travel and accommodation are not included in the course fees.
Restaurant
Lunch is available free of charge and served at our private restaurant on training days between 11:30am and 13:30pm.
On-site security
Medical Care
Emergencies: dial 112
Urgent medical care: ask your receptionist for assistance.
Emergency Hospital: Kreiskrankenhaus Donauwörth; phone: +49 906 7820.
Please make sure that you have an international health insurance valid for Germany.
Police
Police Phone: 110 (only in case of emergency)
Security rules during your stay
As per Airbus Helicopters' security regulations, you are kindly requested to observe the following:
• Badges must be carried and visible at all times.
• Cameras are not allowed within the premises at any time.
• Please declare PC, notebook, mobile-phone with camera at the main entrance.
• Access is only allowed to facilities directly related to the training courses.
Note:
In case you require assistance, please feel free to contact any member of the school staff.
We will do everything possible to assist you and make your stay at the Training Academy the most enjoyable and successful.
Charles Hebeka
Location
Airbus Helicopters Training Academy
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
Industriestraße 4
86609 Donauwörth
Deutschland
Free online self-assessment for a successful training experience
Future trainees can benefit from a free online self-assessment in order to evaluate their pre-requisites and familiarise themselves with the course level. The modules below are available worldwide.