A powerhouse
for aviation
Approved Training Organisation
European Simulation and Training Academy has an Approved Training Organisation (NO.ATO.028) for education and training in accordance with the rules of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.
4 areas of expertise
ESTA is divided into 4 areas of expertise. Our purpose is to provide the best education and training possible, for all skill levels.» This is one of the reasons that we divide our organisation into 4 areas.
ESTA Helicopter Department
Offers advanced flight training for qualified helicopter pilots.
Our type rating courses are cutting-edge and intensive, providing comprehensive training for aviation professionals. Our helicopter instructors all have the highest grades of professional licence and extensive experience in hems, resque, military, and oil & gas in training.
ESTA Drone Department
Aims to provide training at any level and requirements. From new pilots who wants to fly drones for hobby purpose, to professional pilots who needs extensive training. Become a dronepilot and get the latest up-to-date knowledge about operating fixed-wing drones, multirotor and single-rotor drones.
ESTA Simulator Department
Impeccably suited to meet the specific requirements of operators and surpass Level D regulatory requirements. ESTA provides digitally immersive training and operational support solutions for multi-domain operations.
ESTA Education Department
Consists of the intstructors for both helicopter, drones and simulators. This department also includes the administration, the finance department, sales, branding and marketing, document controller, human resources, compliance monitoring manager and safety manager. We are all working towards supporting the other departments.
Many years of experience in aviation training
Our instructors have the highest grades of professional licence and extensive experience in training.
Public & commercial
ESTA focuses on training for both public and commercial purposes. We do training for helicopters, multirotor and fixed wing drones. Our curriculum is based on the safe practices from the manned aviation within helicopter industry.
Energy / Oil & Gas
We provide training on every level. For drone pilots that work with power line inspections and helicopter pilots who operates Bell 525 for the oil and gas transport to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Cargo & Transport
ESTA is today providing training for helicopter pilots of smaller helicopter types. Many operators work within the inland, transporting goods, people, equipment, etc. We are also training drone pilots, who are increasingly subject to the Norwegian Aviation Authority’s rules.
The development of a new national training centre
It takes courage and perseverance to build a national competence center for aviation. ESTA will offer training based on Norwegian and worldwide conditions and scenarios. We are now building a powerhouse for aviation at Stavanger Airport, Sola,
that will include:
- Education
- Maintenance
- Simulation
- Training
Helicopter Landing Officer Course (HLO) and the 074 Norwegian Oil and Gas recommended guidelines for helideck manual.
