The International Association of Aviation Personnel Schools (formerly the European Association of Aviation Pilot Schools) is a worldwide association of pilot schools. The organization was created on 25 October 1995, and was later renamed in 2009 to also include aviation schools not located in Europe. The IAAPS is recognized by various national and international aviation authorities. The association is also part of the rulemaking group of the

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(EASA).RULEMAKING GROUP COMPOSITION
The organization currently represents 25 member schools and puts forward goals to improve the quality of pilot studies and to represent the schools in the official administrations, including the

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, and the

(EASA). It is also supported by European aircraft manufacturer

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, which organizes many of the logistical aspects the association, including Airbus headquarters.

History

The European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) was originally formed as a direct result of the implementation of the so-calle
"Cyprus Agreement"
in 1990.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. As a result, the " Joint Aviation Requirement Flight Crew Licensing Code" (JAR-FCL) was established. The name of the organization was changed to the IAAPS in 2009 after becoming a worldwide association.

Mission

As a global pilot shortage grows, members of the IIAPS work together to maintain and improve the quality standards of pilot training. Aviation training improves air safety standards. The IAAPS is recognized by the

EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union (EU) with responsibility for civil aviation safety. It carries out certification, regulation and standardisation and also performs investigation and monitori ...

as a representative of the flight training industry.IAAPS
Projects
retrieved 2012-1-5. Memberships of the IAAPS include that of the EASA Advisory Board, the Safety Standards Consultative Committee, Subject Expert Team (SET), the Theoretical Knowledge Steering Group and the

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Steering Group. The IAAPS helped to develop "learning objectives" for aircraft and helicopters. These developments were published by the Joint Aviation Authorities and later by the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Members

The association includes 24 member schools in 14 countries. Each member organization is certified nationally. The international membership is currently expanding.IAAPS
Members
; retrieved 2012-1-4. Member flight schools include: *

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** Ben-air Flight Academy **

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** Croatia Aviation Training Center *

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** Airbus Training Division ** École de Pilotage Amaury de La Grange **

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** École Nationale des Pilotes de Ligne *

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** ER-AH Aviation Commerce *

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:International association of aviation personnel schools Aviation schools International aviation organizations Organizations established in 1995