Airbus Americas Training Center - Miami Springs
Available Simulators 5
| Aircraft | Level | Qty |
|---|---|---|
 A320 |
Level D | 1 |
| A321 |
Level D | 1 |
| A330 |
Level D | 1 |
| A340 |
Level D | 1 |
| A350 |
Level D | 1 |
Training Programs Offered
Regulatory Approvals
About This Training Center
The Airbus Americas Training Center in Miami Springs serves as the manufacturer's primary pilot training hub for North and South America, housed in a comprehensive 110,000 square foot facility. This state-of-the-art center trains approximately 2,200 pilots annually across its fleet of Level D full flight simulators covering the complete Airbus commercial aircraft family.
The facility features dedicated Level D simulators for the A320, A321, A330, A340, and A350 aircraft types, each equipped with the latest avionics and systems configurations. Training programs include initial type rating courses for pilots transitioning to new Airbus aircraft, recurrent training to maintain proficiency, Pilot Proficiency Checks (PPC), and specialized courses such as Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
The center also provides instructor certification courses and differences training for pilots moving between Airbus variants. As the official Airbus training facility, instructors have direct access to the manufacturer's engineering teams and the most current aircraft systems information, ensuring training reflects the latest operational procedures and regulatory requirements from the FAA and international aviation authorities.
Getting Here
The nearest major airport is Miami International Airport (MIA). Pilots travelling for training can fly into this airport for convenient access to the training facility.
About Airbus Americas Training Center
Airbus Americas Training Center represents the manufacturer's commitment to comprehensive pilot and maintenance training through a global network of state-of-the-art facilities. As part of Airbus's end-to-end training solutions, the center provides official type rating courses, recurrent training, and proficiency checks for the complete range of Airbus commercial aircraft.
The training network operates under the Airbus Flight Academy banner, focusing on developing pilots, captains, and flight leaders through best-in-class global programs. The centers utilize Level D full flight simulators that replicate the exact flight characteristics and systems of each Airbus aircraft type, ensuring pilots receive the highest quality training available.
Training programs include initial type ratings for new aircraft types, recurrent training to maintain currency, Evidence Based Training (EBT), Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), and specialized courses such as Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). The centers also offer instructor and examiner courses, differences training between aircraft variants, and maintenance training solutions.
As the aircraft manufacturer's official training provider, Airbus training centers maintain the most current aircraft systems knowledge and training methodologies, incorporating the latest developments in flight training technology and regulatory requirements from aviation authorities worldwide.