Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)
Ireland · EASA ATO (IAA-approved)
Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) is an EASA-approved flight training organization based in Cork, Ireland, with an additional base in Waterford. Founded in 1995, it trains ab-initio cadets and modular students to become professional airline pilots.
AFTA is an EASA Approved Training Organisation offering integrated ab-initio programs plus modular PPL, ATPL theory, night rating, upset prevention and recovery training, combined MEP/CPL, MEIR and APS MCC. It operates one of the younger and more modern fleets in Europe, expanded to around 26 aircraft along with multiple flight simulators and survey aircraft. The academy was established by CEO and Head of Training Captain Mark Casey and has trained over 2,700 pilots for airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet, British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways.
School facts
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Region | County Cork (Cork); satellite base Waterford |
| Base airport | Cork Airport (EICK); Waterford Airport (EIWF) |
| Regulator | EASA ATO (IAA-approved) |
| Courses | PPL CPL IR Multi-engine Integrated & Modular ATPL MCC/JOC |
| Fleet | 26 aircraft (Cessna 172 G1000, Diamond DA42, Piper PA-34 Seneca, Slingsby T67 Firefly) + B737-800NG and DA42/Seneca simulators |
| Partnerships | Ryanair ASL Airlines Ireland VistaJet Air Astana Emerald Airlines Aer Lingus |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Website | afta.ie |
Key facts
- Country: Ireland; based in Cork (Cork Airport, EICK) with a base in Waterford
- Founded 1995; EASA Approved Training Organisation
- Fleet of around 26 aircraft plus multiple simulators and survey aircraft
- Programs include integrated ab-initio, modular PPL, ATPL theory, MEP/CPL, MEIR and APS MCC
- Trained over 2,700 pilots for airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, easyJet and Emirates
- Founded by Captain Mark Casey
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- https://afta.ie/
- https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41604529.html
- https://pilotcareercenter.com/Pilot-Training-Flight-School/Europe/UK-and-Ireland/6038/Atlantic-Flight-Training-Academy---Ireland
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.