London, we're coming
Ten years of A320 training in Northern Ireland is now moving into the South East. From Q1 2027 we will be delivering airline assessment preparation, AlphaPilotAPS and public flight experiences from a new simulator facility in the Gatwick area - and the AlphaPilotAPS waiting list is open today.
AlphaTech, on your doorstep.
A320 Sim Assessment Preparation
One-to-one preparation for airline simulator assessments, delivered on the A320 and built around what the assessing airline is actually looking for.
AlphaPilotAPS
Our subscription programme: two simulator hours a month, structured modules from cadet through to command, and a 24-month pathway to airline standard.
Command Preparation
Command-level coaching for pilots preparing to upgrade to captain - leadership, decision-making, communication and workload management, rehearsed in the left-hand seat.
Public Flight Experiences
A320 simulator sessions for the public, from 60 to 180 minutes, flown from the captain's or first officer's seat with an instructor alongside.
MCC and APS Training
Planned multi-crew course delivery from the Gatwick facility - subject to the appropriate training organisation approvals being in place.
Airline and Corporate Programmes
Bespoke simulator and coaching programmes for airlines, training organisations and corporate groups in and around London.
The waiting list is open
AlphaPilotAPS is our subscription-based A320 programme: two simulator hours a month, a structured pathway from cadet to command, and twelve hours of sponsored initial training when you join. It has been running from Northern Ireland since the programme began - Gatwick will be its second home.
Places at a new facility are limited while the simulator is commissioned and the instructor team is built. Join the list and we'll contact you first as dates are confirmed.
- First access to Gatwick places before public launch
- Priority on start dates as the facility opens through 2027
- No payment and no commitment to join the list
The programme is delivered on an Airbus A320 in an airline-alike environment. You don't need a licence to apply - serious home-simulator pilots and those who can't hold a Class 1 medical are welcome, provided you're training to genuine airline standards.
Help us build Gatwick
A simulator is only as good as the people coaching in it. We're speaking to instructors and operations people now, well ahead of opening, so the team is in place before the first session is flown.
A320 Instructors - SFI and TRI
Type-qualified instructors to deliver assessment preparation, command coaching and AlphaPilotAPS modules from the Gatwick flight deck.
MCCI - course development
Multi-crew cooperation instructors who want to help design and deliver their own MCC and APS course, rather than just teach someone else's.
Operations and customer experience
The team who run the diary, look after pilots and experience customers, and keep a busy simulator day running to time.
Tell us what you'd bring
If you hold an SFI or TRI rating on the A320, or an MCCI with ideas about how a multi-crew course should be taught, we would like to hear from you - whether or not a vacancy has been advertised yet.
Send us your background and availability and we'll come back to you as the Gatwick team takes shape. Applications are held on file for 12 months.
Further roles - including part-time and contract instructor positions - will be advertised as we approach opening.