Scottish Pilot Training Organisation Reports Record Output and Airline Placement Results in 2025

United Kingdom – ACS Aviation, a Scotland-based flight training organization, has reported its strongest operational and training performance to date in 2025, recording record activity levels, high training quality metrics, and strong airline placement outcomes, reinforcing its position as Scotland’s largest flight training academy.

• ACS Aviation delivered over 14,900 training hours across aircraft and simulators during 2025, reflecting sustained high utilisation across its training infrastructure.
• The academy trained 463 unique students and pilots, supporting candidates from initial flight training through to airline readiness.
• Operational output included 6,504 aircraft flights and 1,086 simulator sessions completed during the year.
• Training quality indicators remained strong, with a 96% first-time skills test pass rate and an 85% airline placement rate within six months of course completion.
• Fleet utilisation reached record levels, with Piper PA28-161 G-HAMR completing 544 flights in 2025, underlining the contribution of ACS Aviation’s engineering and maintenance teams to aircraft availability and operational reliability.
• The academy continued to work closely with external partners supporting student progression, including Flight Deck Wingman for airline assessment preparation and Path2pilot.com for theoretical knowledge guidance.
• Looking ahead to 2026, ACS Aviation plans further fleet and simulator expansion, increased investment in advanced training technology, enhanced engineering capacity, and deeper collaboration with airline and education sector partners to meet growing demand for high-quality pilot training.

Statement

• "Proud to share ACS Aviation Limited's strongest year to date, with record flights, exceptional student outcomes and continued operational growth. Thank you to everyone who contributed to an extraordinary 2025 as we look ahead to an exciting 2026." stated Graeme Frater, CEO, ACS Aviation.

Source: Graeme F. (ACS Aviation Limited)