FFL Fachschule für Luftfahrzeugführer GmbH
Contact information
Trainings
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Instrument Rating (IFR/IR)
- Competency based IR/IFR
- Basic-IR/IFR
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- Night Flight VFR
- Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC)
- Jet Orientation Course (JOC)
- Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)
- Flight Instructor Training
- Flight Dispatcher Training
- Radio Telephony License Class II (BZF II)
- Radio Telephony License Class I (BZF I)
- Aeronautical Radiotelephony Certificate (AZF)
- Language Proficiency Tests (ICAO)
- Class Rating Multi-Engine Piston (MEP)
- Class Rating Single-Engine Turbine (SET) / PA46
- Night Flight Qualification (NFQ)
Aircrafts
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172 M
- Cessna 172 S
- Piper Archer PA28-181
- Grob G115D
- Socata TB 20
- Diamond Twin Star DA 42
- Piper Meridian PA46T
Aircraft types
- single-engine piston
- multi-engine piston
- high-performance aircraft
- turboprop aircraft
- jet aircraft
Brief description Ffl Fachschule Für Luftfahrzeugführer Gmbh
FFL Fachschule für Luftfahrzeugführer GmbH is Germany's first independent flight school specializing in professional pilot training for commercial and airline pilots. Located centrally at Essen/Mülheim Regional Airport, it offers a modern fleet ranging from classic training aircraft to advanced twin-engine diesel planes and turbine-powered aircraft. Training follows airline standards with individual student focus. Programs include private pilot licenses (PPL), instrument flight ratings, commercial pilot licenses, airline transport pilot licenses (ATPL), multi-crew cooperation, jet orientation courses, upset prevention training, instructor and dispatcher training. Experienced instructors from military, airline, and corporate aviation deliver high-quality education. The school emphasizes professional radio communication courses as part of pilot training. FFL regularly trains pilots nationwide, providing strong career support for future airline pilots. Charter services and sightseeing flights are also available, supported by a diverse and modern fleet suitable for various training needs.
With over 50 years of tradition, FFL is a key institution for aspiring professional pilots in Germany offering comprehensive aviation training aligned with industry standards and market demands.
