Philippine Academy for Aviation Training (PAAT / CAE Philippines)
Philippines · CAAP; CAE-standard training centre
The Philippine Academy for Aviation Training (PAAT), now branded CAE Philippines, is a pilot and cabin crew training centre based in the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines. It is a joint venture between global training company CAE and Cebu Pacific Air.
Launched in December 2012 as a joint venture between CAE and Cebu Pacific, PAAT operates a training centre in Clark equipped with CAE-built Level D full-flight simulators, including Airbus A320 (and A320neo) and ATR 72-600 devices. It focuses on Airbus A320 type-rating programs, recurrent training and airline pilot training, serving Cebu Pacific, the AirAsia Group and other regional carriers. As part of CAE's global network, it also delivers cabin crew and broader aviation training. It is one of the leading airline training centres in the Philippines.
School facts
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Luzon (Pampanga) |
| Base airport | Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga |
| Regulator | CAAP; CAE-standard training centre |
| Courses | A320 type rating and pilot training ATR 72-600 training recurrent/checking |
| Fleet | 4 CAE Level D full-flight simulators (3x A320 incl. A320neo, 1x ATR 72-600) |
| Partnerships | Cebu Pacific (JV partner) CAE (JV partner) AirAsia Group third-party carriers |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Website | cae.com |
Key facts
- Based in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines
- Joint venture between CAE and Cebu Pacific Air, launched December 2012
- Operates CAE Level D full-flight simulators: Airbus A320/A320neo and ATR 72-600
- Focuses on A320 type-rating, recurrent training and airline pilot training
- Serves Cebu Pacific, the AirAsia Group and other regional airlines
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Sources
- https://www.cae.com/civil-aviation/locations/cae-clark-philippine-academy-for-aviation-training/
- https://www.cae.com/media-centre/press-releases/philippines-president-aquino-cebu-pacific-air-and-cae-break-ground-on-new-philippine-academy-for-aviation-training
- https://business.inquirer.net/41315/cebu-pacific-cae-inc-build-flying-school-in-clark-freeport
- https://www.cae.com/media-centre/press-releases/cae-and-cebu-pacific-joint-venture-philippine-academy-for-aviation-training-paat-to-deploy-new-airbus-a320neo-full-flight-simulator-in-the-philippines/
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.