The Sky as Your Workplace
From dream to profession — Your journey toward an airline pilot career begins here.
The Finnish Aviation Academy
The Finnish Aviation Academy is a specialised vocational aviation academy located in the City of Pori on the west coast of Finland. The purpose of the academy is to train pilots to meet the needs of Finnish commercial aviation.
- Modern training environment
- Experienced instructors
- Approved Training Organisation certificate FI.ATO.2007
- Close cooperation with airlines
Training that meets the real needs of the industry.
We offer high-quality integrated training programmes for future commercial and helicopter pilots, as well as a wide range of modular advanced and recurrent training courses. Our programmes combine a solid theoretical foundation, hands-on flight training, and state-of-the-art simulators — ensuring that every graduate is fully prepared to operate in a demanding and international aviation environment.
Our campus in Pori provides an environment where students can fully focus on their training — together with others who share the same dream. The Finnish Aviation Academy is a state-supported institution with a mission to ensure the future expertise of Finnish aviation. For us, every student matters, and every training day is a step closer to a dream profession.
The Finnish Aviation Academy is known for its high-quality training that responds directly to the real needs of the industry, as well as for its close-knit student community. For many, their time at the academy becomes one of the most memorable periods of their lives. The journey toward an international career and a fascinating profession begins here — with the sky as a workplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often are application rounds organised?
Commercial Pilot Training intake is organised on average every two years. Helicopter Pilot Training is organised as needed.
How much does the Commercial Pilot Training at Finnish Aviation Academy cost?
€18,000 (for the 2027 intake).
How long does the Commercial Pilot Training at Finnish Aviation Academy take?
Approximately two years.
Which aircraft are used during the training?
During the Commercial Pilot Training programme, students fly Cessna 152/172, Diamond DA 42, and Extra 300L aircraft, and train in DA 42 and A320 Flight Training Devices.
How many flight hours are accumulated during the integrated ATP(A) training?
Approximately 150 flight hours in aircraft and around 90 hours in simulators.
Where are Finnish Aviation Academy graduates employed?
Most graduates are employed by Finnair. Finnair’s subsidiary Norra has also recruited many Finnish Aviation Academy graduates. Other employers include airlines such as Ryanair, airBaltic, and Wizz Air.
