The International Association of Aviation Personnel Schools (formerly the European Association of Aviation Pilot Schools) is a worldwide association of pilot schools.June 24-25, 2008 : EAAPS general assembly The organization was created on 25 October 1995, and was later renamed in 2009 to also include aviation schools not located in Europe. Assemblée générale de l'IAAPS

The IAAPS is recognized by various national and international aviation authorities. The association is also part of the rulemaking group of the European Aviation Safety Agency (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 Civil Aviation Authority, L'Ecole nationale des pilotes de ligne de la RAM adhère à l'International association of Aviation personnel schools and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). L'Ecole nationale des pilotes de ligne de la RAM adhère à l'IAAPS , Le Magazine du Manager, undated. Retrieved 2012-01-03. It is also supported by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus,EAAPS Becomes IAAPS , Halldale Media Group, 29 July 2008. which organizes many of the logistical aspects the association, including Airbus headquarters. 9-20 septembre 2006, Assemblée Générale EAAPS, Toulouse

History The European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) was originally formed as a direct result of the implementation of the so-called "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,Pearson, David. "Global pilots shortage worsens," The Australian, 25 April 2008; retrieved 2012-1-4. members of the IIAPS work together to maintain and improve the quality standards of pilot training. Aviation training improves air safety standards.Lekic, Slobodo. "Shortage of pilots affecting flight safety," The Independent (South Africa). 17 July 2007; Dahlström, Nicklas. (2002). "Current aspects on aviation training and its relevance for safety," Human Factors and Safety in Aviation: Proceedings of a Conference September 26–27, 2002, Lund, Sweden, p. 47 (PDF pp. 48-56); retrieved 2012-1-4.

The IAAPS is recognized by the EASA 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 Human Factors Steering Group.

The IAAPS helped to develop "learning objectives" for aircraft and helicopters.L'Ecole nationale des pilotes de ligne de la RAM adhère à l'International association of Aviation personnel schools 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:

Austria AeronautX Luftfahrtschule gmbH Belgium Ben-air Flight Academy Sabena Flight Academy Croatia Croatia Aviation Training Center Finland Finnish Aviation Academy France Airbus Training Division École de Pilotage Amaury de La Grange École Nationale de l'aviation Civile ESMA Aviation Academy Institut aéronautique Jean Mermoz Germany Lufthansa Flight Training Academy Erband Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule Greece Egnatia Aviation Mesogeion Aeroclub Morocco École Nationale des Pilotes de Ligne Netherlands EPST KLM Flight Academy CAE Global Academy Amsterdam Nationale Luchtvaart School Stella Aviation Academy. Spain Asociación de Escuelas de Formación Aeronáutica Flight Training Europe. Sweden European Flight Training Academy Scandinavian Aviation Academy Switzerland Swiss Aviation Training IKON Aerospace Center Turkey ER-AH Aviation Commerce United Kingdom London Metropolitan University Oxford Aviation Academy

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