| Aircraft | Level | Qty |
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| Level D | 2 | |
| Level D | 1 | |
| Level D | 1 | |
| Level D | 1 | |
| Level D | 1 |
The Swiss Aviation Training Center in Zurich represents a state-of-the-art aviation training facility covering 11,000 square meters and housing complete infrastructure under one roof. The facility features six Level D full flight simulators with dedicated technical rooms and flexible workstations designed to meet modern airline training requirements.
This Zurich location operates simulators for the Airbus A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft, as well as the Bombardier CRJ-900, providing comprehensive type rating and recurrent training capabilities. The facility offers initial type rating courses, pilot proficiency checks, operator proficiency checks, LOFT training, UPRT, differences training, and CAT II/III approach certification.
Beyond flight training devices, the center includes five fully equipped cabin trainers for cabin crew training, workshop rooms, focus areas, training and briefing rooms, and a full-service cafeteria operating Monday through Friday. The facility provides 24/7 catering areas with vending machines and microwaves, supporting extended training schedules. Additional amenities include baggage storage, lockers, Mail to Print services, and comprehensive WiFi access throughout the facility.
The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZUR). Pilots travelling for training can fly into this airport for convenient access to the training facility.
Swiss Aviation Training, operated under Lufthansa Aviation Training, delivers world-class pilot training services with a focus on European aviation standards and excellence. The organization leverages decades of aviation training expertise to provide comprehensive flight crew development programs.
The training center operates a modern fleet of Level D full flight simulators covering key commercial aircraft types including the Airbus A320 family, wide-body A330 and A350, and regional Bombardier CRJ-900. These state-of-the-art simulators meet the highest certification standards for realistic flight training environments.
Swiss Aviation Training specializes in initial type rating courses, recurrent training, pilot proficiency checks (PPC), operator proficiency checks (OPC), and advanced training programs including LOFT (Line Oriented Flight Training), UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training), differences training, and CAT II/III approach procedures. The comprehensive curriculum ensures pilots receive thorough preparation for both initial certification and ongoing proficiency requirements.
As part of the Lufthansa Aviation Training network, Swiss Aviation Training combines local expertise with international aviation training standards, serving airlines, corporate operators, and individual pilots throughout Europe and beyond.