This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
APS Continuous Professional Development
Now more than ever we are committed to supporting pilots in their first steps after finishing their MCC APS or MCC JOC.
During times of industry adversity, we know how difficult it is to stay positive, interested and motivated. We have enhanced our support to newly qualified pilots and current A320 Pilots around Europe by offering A320 Flight Simulator training that is affordable, accessible and high quality.
APS Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a heavily discounted development scheme that allows newly qualified pilots and in many cases experienced pilots use our Airbus A320 Flight Simulator to consolidate their MCC APS or MCC JOC and keep their MCC and CRM skills renewed for an emerging pilot recruitment market.
Preparation is key. It’s time to stand out from the crowd.
We Understand
Keeping your MCC and CRM skills tuned up is one of the biggest issues with skills retention you will face as a new fATPL. We are here to support you to keep your skills fresh so when the time comes to go to Airline Assessments, you’re ready.
Experienced Instructors
All our Instructors are TRI, SFI and TRE and often both. From a variety of airline and training backgrounds our instructors are some of the best in the industry and for APS CPD Pilots, there’s always one on hand and included in your price.
Structured
APS CPD is structured training that is absolutely Pilot led. We will always work with you to understand where you want to focus your attention whilst bringing together your core competencies. Your selected hours can be used over the course of 12 months or more if required.
Become Line-Ready
How much LOFT have you done? APS CPD is LOFT orientated giving you real understanding of operational techniques of the A320 in an Airline-alike environment. Furthermore, APS CPD demonstrates to your employer Airline, commitment to your career path
Core Competencies
The continuous development of your core competencies is important as an airline pilot. As they say, every day is a learning day and we take this seriously at AlphaTech, APS CPD. Understand your strengths and weaknesses. APS CPD allows you time to consolidate these.
Assessment Ready
APS CPD gives you experience to deal with your Airline Simulator Assessments. In fact we have a 95% success rate with our Airline Assessment Preparation courses, and with APS CPD we expect that to be even more so.
Learn the Airbus A320
Never before has it been as affordable and possible to have blocked discounted hours in an A320 Simulator to learn the systems of the A320, operational techniques and Airbus philosophy. Not only are you keeping your MCC skills alive and well, you’re also learning to fly the A320.
fATPL to ATPL
APS CPD is suitable for all new fATPL pilots. We will support your career and take an active interest in your career goals, helping you with your Airline Simulator Assessment Preparation over the course of your APS CPD.
Affordable
There’s no £200 hours here at AlphaTech. Pricing is from just £40 per hour for APS CPD. See below. Our pricing in unmatched in Europe. We also offer discounted accommodation and free Airport collection from either Belfast Airport.
Don’t take our word for it. Read our pilots’ testimonials.
I visited AlphaTech after being made redundant feeling very deflated and anxious about the future. I had a Lauda sim assessment and booked 4 hrs in the A320 at AlphaTech to focus on raw data and crm. I never felt rushed or assessed. I received remarkable instruction from the AlphaTech instructors and my sim assessment at Lauda was the best I’ve ever done. The simulator itself is excellent, it does everything and more that a Level D device can do – James, Lauda Captain
Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I would need some sim time in preparation for my command course upgrade assessment, but after a full briefing and a four hour command course preparation at alpha tech, I discovered I could still learn something! Things that I hadn’t thought of before as a First Officer. Thanks again Alpha tech. Command course done.
Thoroughly recommended. – Dave, easyJet Captain
I had a brilliant experience at AlphaTech during my airline sim assessment preparation session. The instructors have an obvious wealth of experience within the industry and the A320 sim is of a very high standard and feels close to flying the real thing at a reasonable cost. – Sam, Wizzair First Officer
20 Hours
£999- Career Support
- Learn the A320
- Use hours over 12 months or more
- Always an SFI, TRI or TRE on hand
- Free Airport Transfers
- Fully Structured
- Learning Material Included
- Including all fees and taxes
Equivalent Hour Price: £1980 Saving £981
Approx Euro Price €1197
Book APS CPD40 Hours
£1799- Career Support
- Learn the A320
- Use hours over 12 months or more
- Always an SFI, TRI or TRE on hand
- Free Airport Transfers
- Fully Structured
- Learning Material Included
- Including all fees and taxes
Equivalent Hour Price: £3960 Saving £2161
Approx Euro Price €2155
Book APS CPD50 Hours
£1999- Career Support
- Learn the A320
- Use hours over 18 months or more
- Always an SFI, TRI or TRE on hand
- Free Airport Transfers
- Fully Structured
- Learning Material Included
- Including all fees and taxes
Equivalent Hour Price: £4950 Saving £2951
Approx Euro Price €2395
Book APS CPDAccommodation
There are premium and budget hotels close to our location and in Belfast itself, many of which we can offer special discounts for. There are also many B&B and AirBnB options throughout our local vicinity.
–
We are pleased to help you get the best solution for your stay here.
Travel
Your Airport transfers from either Belfast are included in all our pricing. If you’re travelling to Dublin airport there are many options available, including bus and train. We can collect you from Dublin Airport for a supplement.
–
Flights to and from Belfast are low cost. One way from most places in Europe is around £55-£95.
Northern Ireland
There is a lot Northern Ireland offers for both single travellers and families alike. If you’re travelling with your family, there’s plenty for them to do when you’re with us in the sim. The Titanic Museum is a favourite and the culinary scene in Belfast is outstanding.
–
Bring your family along and experience what Northern Ireland has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located close to Belfast, Northern Ireland. We have new locations in London and Vienna coming soon.
What type of Simulator?
Our Simulator is an Original A320 Simulator, built to FNPT II Standards, using EASA Approved Software.
–
Essentially, our simulator can do everything (and sometimes much more) that a Full Motion Flight Simulator can do, at a fraction of the cost.
–
Essentially, our simulator can do everything (and sometimes much more) that a Full Motion Flight Simulator can do, at a fraction of the cost.
How will APS CPD help me?
It’s important to understand that APS CPD is not an A320 Type Rating.
MCC CPD is used to consolidate and strengthen your MCC and CRM skills whilst learning the features and operational techniques of the Airbus A320 at an affordable price, something that is impossible elsewhere.
However, although it is technically not a type rating, the time in our A320 Simulator will become extremely valuable to you as a pilot and will reinforce your CV and show Airline employers your motivation and desire to become proficient in your career.
How is APS CPD Structured?
All sim exercises are training exercises and take the format, in most cases of LOFT.
–
–
Before your arrival we will supply you with your training manual which has Airbus Operational Philosophy and Standard Operating Procedures, We will also give you your flying schedule and briefing packs you will need.
–
We use a full EFB in our simulator and you will receive training on how to use this.
How long do I have to use the hours?
You have as long as you need, however we recommend spreading your hours over a few visits to us, over not more than 12 months. For example, if you have 20hrs MCC CPD, you may choose to visit twice over two days each time, using 5 hours on each day.
If you have 50hrs MCC CPD it may be that you visit us for three days, 3 times in 12 months, flying 5.5hrs each day.
You can allocate your hour usage as you require but we recommend at least a two day visit, flying at least 4 hrs each day. Our booking process is flexible and designed uniquely to suit you.
How can you support my career?
Since 2016, we have been supporting pilots and their careers. We specialise in Airline Simulator Assessment Preparation and have helped over 700 pilots get jobs with Airlines all around Europe, including easyJet, British Airways, Wizzair and Lauda, to name a few.
–
Your MCC CPD will be used to develop your skills as as Airline Pilot and to prepare you for your A320 Simulator Assessments when they happen.
–
Your MCC CPD will be used to develop your skills as as Airline Pilot and to prepare you for your A320 Simulator Assessments when they happen.
Can I bring someone to fly with me?
Yes. Provided this person is also A320 Type Rated. Please be aware that to satisfy the criteria for the MCC CPD you will still be under supervision where required.
What is CPD?
CPD or Continued Professional Development is a recognised Training and Educational Award body.
Can the hours be logged in my logbook?
While the hours cannot be logged under FNPT II, we maintain that you absolutely should be logging any and all additional training, accredited or not, in your Synthetic Flight Training tab.
–
We suggest you insert the hours with the comment; supernumerary.
–
We suggest you insert the hours with the comment; supernumerary.
I am an experienced pilot, can I use APS CPD?
The short answer is yes. Although APS CPD is aimed at new pilots, we are glad to also support experienced pilots in developing their MCC CRM skills.
Do you recommend any local hotels or B&Bs?
We have relationships with some Premium and Budget hotels close to our location that offer discounts that are more attractive than what you could book online. We’re happy to help you with this, once we know your plans.
–
Naturally, you are free to book your own accommodation.
–
Naturally, you are free to book your own accommodation.
How far away are you from Belfast Airports?
We are approx 20 Minutes away from Belfast City Airport and approx 45 minutes from Belfast International Airport. We are 20 minutes away from Belfast City Centre.
Why is it so affordable?
We are committed to supporting pilots, first and foremost. Our goal is supply industry leading training at industry leading rates. Applying a £200 hourly rate doesn’t fit our business ethos to support pilots and we prefer not to add undue financial pressure to pilots.