EASA Alignment for US Flight Schools

Training European students? Make sure your school, your manuals and your quality system speak the EASA language.

Independent support from a senior EASA compliance expert, delivered 100% remotely, on your time zone.

Who this is for

• FAA Part 141 and Part 61 schools that train, or want to train, students from Europe.
• Schools considering EASA approval as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) located outside the EU.
• Schools working with a European ATO partner and needing aligned procedures.

Why it matters

European students eventually need EASA licences. The EU–US aviation safety agreement has no licensing annex, so FAA training is not automatically recognised in Europe. A school that understands the EASA framework, and documents its training accordingly, offers its students a clearer path and stands out from the competition.

Our 4-step approach

1. Assess. We review your current organisation, training programmes and manuals against EASA Part-ORA and Part-FCL requirements, then report the gaps and your realistic options.
2. Design. We help you choose the right model: EASA ATO approval, a partnership with a European ATO, or an aligned FAA programme.
3. Document. We draft or adapt your operations manual, training manual, compliance monitoring and safety management procedures.
4. Prepare. We train your key staff, run a mock audit and support you through the application and the authority's questions.

What this is not

• Not a licence conversion service — we do not issue, convert or validate licences.
• Not a flight school — we do not train students ourselves.
• Not an authority — approval decisions and timelines belong to EASA.
• No on-site visits — everything is delivered remotely.

FAQ

How long does it take?
It depends on your starting point and the approval route. You receive a realistic timeline after the assessment.

Do you work in English?
Yes. All deliverables, training and meetings are in English.

Can you guarantee EASA approval?
No one can. We make sure your application is complete and your organisation is ready.

How much does it cost?
Every school is different. After a free 30-minute call or a short email exchange, you receive a fixed-price proposal within 48 hours.

Ready to open your school to European students?

Book a free 30-minute call

Prefer email? Write to contact@aero-consulting.eu — we reply within one business day.

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