OSM Aviation Academy
Norway (also Sweden and USA) · EASA ATO (Norway & Sweden); FAA Part 141/61 (USA)
OSM Aviation Academy is a Scandinavian flight school with training bases in Norway, Sweden and the USA. It trains ab-initio students from little or no experience to airline-ready commercial pilots.
Tracing its training heritage back to 1963, OSM Aviation Academy is one of the larger flight schools in Europe and operates from Arendal (Gullknapp Airport) in Norway, Vasteras (Stockholm Vasteras Airport) in Sweden and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in the USA. Its Airline Ready Pilot Program is an EASA course leading to a CPL(A) with instrument and multi-engine ratings, ATPL(A) theory and APS MCC in about 20 months, while its US base trains under FAA Part 141/61. The fleet exceeds 45 aircraft and includes Cessna 172 G1000 and Diamond DA42 twins, supported by Boeing 737 NG simulators. The academy holds airline pathways with Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe.
School facts
| Country | Norway (also Sweden and USA) |
|---|---|
| Region | Arendal, Norway; Västerås, Sweden; Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) |
| Base airport | Gullknapp Airport (ENGK), Norway; Stockholm Västerås Airport (ESOW), Sweden; Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE), USA |
| Regulator | EASA ATO (Norway & Sweden); FAA Part 141/61 (USA) |
| Courses | PPL CPL IR Multi-engine (MEP) frozen ATPL theory APS MCC |
| Fleet | 12 Cessna 172 G1000, 2 Diamond DA42 Twin Star G1000, 2 Boeing 737NG simulators |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Website | flyosm.com |
Key facts
- Country: Norway (also Sweden and USA)
- Bases: Arendal/Gullknapp (Norway), Vasteras (Sweden), Fort Lauderdale Executive (USA)
- Training heritage since 1963; EASA Airline Ready Pilot Program plus FAA Part 141/61 in the US
- Fleet of 45+ aircraft including Cessna 172 G1000 and Diamond DA42, plus Boeing 737 NG simulators
- EASA program to CPL(A)/IR/ME, ATPL theory and APS MCC in about 20 months
- Airline pathways with Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe
Frequently asked questions
Where does OSM Aviation Academy train pilots?
What licence does the EASA program lead to?
Which airlines partner with OSM?
Sources
- https://flyosm.com/
- https://airmappr.com/articles/school-reviews/osm-aviation-academy-review
- https://flyosmus.com/about-us/
- https://afm.aero/european-pilot-training-group-osm-aviation-academy-welcomes-its-latest-class-of-students-in-sweden-and-norway/
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.