Our flight schools
Cranfield Training Centre
Our Cranfield Training Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art-facilities, a modern training fleet and experienced Instructors to deliver the advanced phases of flight training.
About Cranfield
Based at Cranfield University, renowned for its aeronautical research and development, our Cranfield Training Centre holds a prime location on the airport's Apron 2 and provides access to the digital ATC tower, offering the highest quality of pilot training. Cranfield has no scheduled jet traffic which greatly improves access enabling cadets to train more frequently.
Cadets at our Cranfield Training Centre are accommodated on campus at Lanchester Hall, or similar locations. Cadets in Cranfield can access the university sports and fitness facilities, plus the on-site restaurants, on a pay as you go basis.
Our training fleet
To support pilot training, the Acron Aviation Academy Cranfield Training Centre is home to a fleet of Diamond aircraft including:
- DA40
- DA42
Training courses in Cranfield
Integrated ATPL
Our Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) takes you from little or no flying experience to a fully qualified airline pilot in around 70 weeks.
LocationUK and USA
Required experienceNone
Flying Start ATPL
Completed your Theoretical Knowledge exams and ready to start flight training? It's time to enrol on our 42 week Flying Start ATPL programme!
LocationUK and USA
Required experienceTheoretical Knowledge exam passes