AELO Swiss Academy offers Europe's only truly all-inclusive pilot training. €99,700 covers everything—accommodation, transport, medical, insurance, even ski passes. Located in Locarno on Lake Maggiore with 320+ sunny days. SkyAlps MPL cadet program includes guaranteed First Officer position. 100% graduate employment 2022-2023.
Switzerland Training Overview
ATPL Cost
€99.7k
All-Inclusive
Duration
16
Months
Fleet
27
Aircraft
Placement
100%
2022-23
Flight School
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Aero Locarno
Locarno, Switzerland
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Grenchen, Switzerland
AELO Swiss Academy (Locarno) ⭐
€99,700 all-inclusive integrated ATPL (16 months). Formerly Aero Locarno. Founded 1985. New €5 million campus with 48-room student residence. 27 aircraft fleet: Diamond DA40/DA42, Sonaca S201, Extra 200 aerobatic. Boeing 737 NG simulator. Zero Delay Guarantee: €1,000 per 10-day delay. Graduates at Swiss, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Wizz Air, EasyJet, Emirates. Highest Swiss Air Force Sphair course provider.
SkyAlps MPL Cadet Program
Same €99,700 all-inclusive. 16 months. Guaranteed First Officer contract with SkyAlps upon completion. Includes Dash 8 Q400 Type Rating. Fly routes in Italy, Switzerland, Germany. For students wanting guaranteed employment—the only Swiss cadet with job guarantee.
What's Included
Ground school and all flight training. Boeing 737 NG simulator (IFR, MCC, APS). All 13 EASA exam fees. Training materials + iPad. Pilot uniform. Accommodation in 3-bedroom apartments. Free transport to airport. Health insurance. EASA Class 1 medical certificate. Season ski pass. Even CO2-free electric aircraft training.
Switzerland vs Other Countries
| Country | ATPL | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | €99,700 | Everything ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €80-110k | Training only |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €115-140k | Training only |