Skip to content
GFA Logo GFA Logo
  • Programme & Courses
    • Airline Pilot Programme
    • ATPL Theory
    • CPL/ME/IR
    • A-UPRT
    • APS-MCC
  • Fleet
    • Aeroplanes
    • Simulator
  • Become a Pilot
    • Become a Pilot
    • Airline Pilot Programme
    • Apply
    • FAQ
    • Contact us
  • Location
    • Study in Skellefteå
    • Accommodation
    • Training Facilities
    • Things to Do
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Our Training Philosophy
    • Sustainability
    • News & Updates
    • Our Staff
    • Job vacancies
  • Contact
  • English
    • English
    • Svenska
  • Interested?

International Airline Pilot Programme

An 18-month, self-funded integrated EASA ATPL programme in Skellefteå, Sweden, for international students. Benefit from Northern Sweden’s safe environment, low air traffic and varied seasonal conditions for efficient, high-quality flight training. The next course starts on January 11, 2027.

Train in modern aircraft in an international training environment in Northern Sweden.

Learn More and Apply

Trafikflygare - YH-utbildning

Yrkeshögskoleutbildning till trafikflygare i Skellefteå. Två studievägar: en statsfinansierad augustistart på 2,5 år eller en egenfinansierad januaristart på 1,5 år. Båda är CSN-berättigade och leder till samma EASA-behörighet.

Studera i Skellefteå och utbilda dig till pilot med fokus på hållbar flygträning och pilotpsykologi.

This government-funded program is exclusively for  Nordic residents. International students, please select the self-funded programme.

Läs mer om YH-utbildningen

Follow Green Flight Academy
on Instagram

Congratulations to Siemen 🇳🇱, Tamara 🇩🇪 and Clara Congratulations to Siemen 🇳🇱, Tamara 🇩🇪 and Clara 🇩🇪 for their first solo! Proud to see you get your first stripe and we wish you the best for what’s to come 👩‍✈️👨‍✈️
Are you ready to take the first step towards a car Are you ready to take the first step towards a career as a commercial airline pilot? Applications are now open for our 18-month self-funded integrated EASA ATPL programme, starting in January 2027.Training with us means much more than earning your licences. You’ll join a supportive learning environment where experienced instructors, modern aircraft, and personal guidance help you reach your full potential.Traning at GFA offers a unique advantage: you’ll gain valuable experience flying in real winter conditions, as well as long days under the summer midnight sun. Learning to operate safely in snow, cold temperatures, and changing weather will make you a more confident, adaptable, and well-rounded pilot.Why choose Green Flight Academy?➡️ 18-month self-funded integrated EASA ATPL programme
➡️ Flight training in Northern Sweden with plenty of airspace, giving you excellent opportunities to maximise your flying time and training efficiency
➡️ Real experience in all four seasons, including winter operations
➡️ Modern aircraft fleet
➡️ Close support from dedicated flight and theory instructors throughout your training
➡️ Strong partnerships with airlines and training designed around industry needs
➡️ A strong focus on safety, sustainability, professionalism, and personal development
➡️ For eligible Swedish students, CSN student finance can be used to help fund the programme.Our graduates have gone on to fly for airlines such as SAS, Braathens, Ryanair, DHL, and several privet jet operators. Our programme has been carefully designed in close collaboration with the aviation industry to meet the skills and competencies airlines are looking for in today’s pilots. Every part of the training is tailored to prepare you for a professional airline career and to give you the best possible foundation for employment after graduation.Choosing a flight school is an important decision. That’s why we’re happy to put you in touch with current students or recent graduates, so you can hear about their experiences first-hand.Questions?We’re happy to help! Feel free to contact us at learningtofly@greenflightacademy.com if you have any questions about the programme, the app
More first solos ☀️✈️ Congratulations Elin 🇸🇪 and More first solos ☀️✈️ Congratulations Elin 🇸🇪 and Adam 🇸🇪 👏🏼
Photodump from some of the first solo flights this Photodump from some of the first solo flights this summer ☀️🛫 Congratulations to Alex 🇸🇪, Henri 🇫🇮 and Aidan 🇸🇪 #firstsolo
Yesterday, Antti and Topias 🇫🇮 took their skill te Yesterday, Antti and Topias 🇫🇮 took their skill tests, completing the program and are now officially commercial pilots! Antti and Topias started in January 2025 and have now finished after 18 months of hard work on their studies. Congratulations and best of luck! 💫✈️ @malm_antti @topiastervahauta
Congratulations, Adil! 🇳🇱 🎉 Today, Adil successful Congratulations, Adil! 🇳🇱 🎉
Today, Adil successfully passed his final skills tests and officially graduated as a commercial pilot.Having joined us in January 2025, he has now completed the program.Congratulations on this fantastic achievement, and best of luck in your future career. Well done! 👏
Big congratulations to Viktor 🇸🇪 he has completed Big congratulations to Viktor 🇸🇪 he has completed his CPL/ME/IR within 1,5 months and before that he was a modular ATPL theory student with us. Today he passed his skill tests! Amazing job @viktoradelmann ✈️
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming SAS fo Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming SAS for an insightful presentation about their growing demand for pilots, upcoming recruitment needs, and what candidates can expect during the assessment process.It was a great opportunity for our students and aspiring pilots to gain valuable industry insights and learn more about future career opportunities with one of Scandinavia’s leading airlines.A big thank you to SAS for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals.
Glad midsommar! 💐 From everyone at Green Flight Ac Glad midsommar! 💐 From everyone at Green Flight Academy, we wish you all a joyful holiday.
Congratulations to Daniela 🇫🇮, Josefine 🇩🇪 and Jan Congratulations to Daniela 🇫🇮, Josefine 🇩🇪 and Jannes 🇩🇪 for their first solo!

Approved training organisation:
SE.ATO.0036

Bockholmsvägen 18, 931 77
Skellefteå Sweden

learningtofly@greenflightacademy.com

+46 910 79 02 70

Menu

  • Become a pilot
  • Fleet
  • Training facilities
  • FAQ
  • A sustainable future
  • News & updates
  • Study in Skellefteå
  • Accommodation
  • Things to do
  • About us
  • Lediga jobb
  • GDPR compliance policy
  • Contact
  • Become a pilot
  • Fleet
  • Training facilities
  • FAQ
  • A sustainable future
  • News & updates
  • Study in Skellefteå
  • Accommodation
  • Things to do
  • About us
  • Lediga jobb
  • GDPR compliance policy
  • Contact

Learn how to fly and become a pilot in Skellefteå, Sweden.

Interested?
Instagram Linkedin Youtube Facebook-f

In collaboration with

Partner ATO with

Green Flight Academy AB. © All rights reserved