International Association of Aviation Personnel Schools

The International Association of Aviation Personnel Schools (IAAPS) is an association of pilot training organizations created in 1995. IAAPS is recognized by national and international aviation authorities. IAAPS is part of the rulemaking group of the European Aviation Safety Agency. (EASA)European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA),  Rulemaking Group Composition, 31 October 2008; International Association of Aviation Personnel Schools (IAAPS),  Projects and achievements; retrieved 2012-1-4.

History
In 1990,  the so-called "Cyprus Agreement" caused the European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) to be established.IAAPS, History ; retrieved 2012-1-4.

In 1995, the European Association of Airline Pilot Schools (EAAPS) was established.

The EAAPS was active in the pan-European project to define and standardize the depth and scope of flight training within the JAA.Oxford Aviation Services. (2001). JAA-ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Manual: Aircraft General Knowledge, Airframes and Systems, p. 3; retrieved 2012-1-5.  One of the results was the "Joint Aviation Requirement Flight Crew Licensing code" (JAR-FCL).

In 2009, the EAAPS became a worldwide association. The name or the organization was changed changed to IAAPS.

Mission
As a global pilot shortage grows,Pearson, David.  "Global pilots shortage worsens," The Australian, April 25, 2008; retrieved 2012-1-4. IAAPS members work together to maintain and improve the quality standards of pilot training. Aviation training improves air safety standards.Lekic, Slobodo.  "Shortage of pilots affecting flight safety," The Independent (South Africa). July 17 2007; Dahlström, Nicklas. (2002).  "Current aspects on aviation training and its relevance for safety," Human Factors and Safety in Aviation: Proceedings of a Conference September 26-27, 2002, Lund, Sweden, p. 47.

IAAPS is recognized by the EASA as the representative of the training industry.IAAPS, Projects ; retrieved 2012-1-5. IAAPS activities include 
 EASA Advisory Board (EAB)
 Safety Standards Consultative Committee (SSCC)
 Subject Expert Team (SET)
 Theoretical Knowledge Steering Group (TKStG)
 Human Factor Steering Group (HFStG)

IAAPS helped to develop "learning objectives" for aircraft and helicopters. These were published by the JAA and then by EASA.

 Members 
The membership is comprised of aviation training organizations.  Each member organization is certified nationally.  The international membership is expanding.IAAPS, Members ; retrieved 2012-1-4.

Austria
 AeronautX Luftfahrtschule, Hoersching

Belgium
   Ben-Air Flight Academy (BAFA), Antwerp
 Sabena Flight Academy (SFA), Steenokkerzeel

Croatia
  Croatia Aviation Training Center , Lucko

Finland
  Finnish Aviation Academy , Pori

France
 Airbus Training, Blagnac
   École de Pilotage Amaury de la Grange , Merville
 École nationale de l'aviation civile (ÉNAC), Muret
   ESMA Aviation Academy, Mauguio
 Institut aéronautique Jean Mermoz, Rungis

Germany
 Haeusl 'air, Fürth
  IKON Gmbh , Erlangen
 Lufthansa Flight Training, Bremmen
  Verband Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule (VDV), Essen

Morocco
 École National des Pilotes de Ligne (ENPL), Benslimane Le Magazine du Manager  (Morocco),"L'Ecole nationale des pilotes de ligne de la RAM adhère à l'International association of Aviation personnel schools" ; RAM Academy est devenue membre de IAAPS; retrieved 2012-1-5.

Netherlands
   Dutch Flight Academy  (DFA), Eelde
  EPST, Utrecht
   KLM Flight Academy, Paterswolde
   Nationale Luchtvaart School CAE- NLS, Hoofddorp
   Stella Aviation Academy , Teuge

Spain
   Asociación de Escuelas de Formación Aeronáutica (AEFA), Madrid
 Flight Training Europe Ltd (FTE), Cadiz

Sweden
  European Flight Training Academy (EFTA), Bromma
  Scandinavian aviation academy , Vasteras

Switzerland
  Swiss Aviation Training Ltd , Zurich

Turkey
  ER-AH Aviation Commerce Ltd Co. , Antalya
   Istanbul DUHA Aviation Flight School, Istanbul

United Kingdom
  Atlantic Flight Training Ltd , Coventry
  Bristol Flying Centre , Bristol
  Cabair College of Air Training, Bedford
  London Metropolitan University , London
 Oxford Aviation Academy  (OAA), Oxford

 References 

 Other websites 
 Official website

Category:Aviation organizations
Category:Organizations based in the Netherlands