A high-fidelity A320 flight deck
Northern Ireland's first and only fixed-base Airbus A320 simulator training provider - engineered to deliver authentic, type-accurate training since 2016.
Trusted by pilots since 2016
AlphaTech was founded to bring professional-grade Airbus A320 simulator training to Northern Ireland - giving pilots and aspiring aviators access to high-fidelity training without the cost and travel of London sim centres.
From our home at Newtownards Airfield, we've supported thousands of pilots through airline assessments, command upgrades and first jet orientations - while opening the wonder of flight to the public through unforgettable experiences.
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Authentic Airbus A320 instrumentation, controls and visuals - engineered for real training.
Inside the flight deck
Every detail engineered for authentic, type-representative training.
Full ECAM Malfunction Suite
Comprehensive engine, hydraulic, electrical and system failure simulations - exactly as you'd encounter in full motion simulators and in training and assessment.
EASA-Approved Software
Certified software delivering accurate aircraft systems, flight dynamics and instrument behaviour.
Adjustable Pilot Seats
Fully adjustable seating with pilot tray tables for authentic cockpit ergonomics and comfort.
Dual Linked iPads
Two linked iPads for electronic charts and documentation, mirroring modern airline operations.
Instructor Station & Observer Seats
A dedicated instructor station plus observer seating for briefings and training oversight.
Smoke-in-Cockpit Simulation
Realistic smoke-in-cockpit emergency training for the most demanding non-normal scenarios.
Headsets & Comms
Quality headsets and intercom for clear communication throughout every session.
True A320 Type Representation
Accurate sidestick, thrust levers, overhead, pedestal and FCU - a faithful fixed-base A320 flight deck.
The instructor sits right beside you
Our Instructor Operating Station (IOS) runs on a fully portable, touch-screen iPad - so your instructor isn't stuck behind a desk. They can sit in a flying seat and coach you directly, exactly as a Line Training Captain would in the real aircraft.
- Portable iPad IOS - full instructor control from any seat
- Coaching side-by-side, not from across the room
- Real-time intervention and guidance as you fly
- Mirrors the way airline Line Training Captains operate
True in-seat instruction
Because the IOS is fully portable on a touch-screen iPad, the instructor can occupy a flying seat and coach the pilot directly - giving you the closest thing to real flight-deck mentoring available in a fixed-base simulator.
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Instructor expertise
Our instructors bring airline experience and assessment insight to every session.
- Airline-experienced trainers
- Assessment-focused methodology
- Adapted to your experience level
- Constructive, honest debriefs
Fidelity you can feel
A fixed-base simulator replicates the systems, instruments and ergonomics of the real aircraft without full motion. For assessment preparation, jet orientation and procedure training, this is exactly what airlines use to evaluate you - making our platform the ideal preparation environment.
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