Swiss completion and maintenance company AMAC Aerospace will open a training school for aircraft mechanics at its Basel headquarters, with a first intake of students planned for January 2027.
The school, named AMAC Academy, was announced on July 9, 2026. It will operate within the facilities of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, where the company carries out VIP and VVIP completion and maintenance work on narrow and wide-body aircraft.
The program is built to EASA Part-147 and Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) standards and prepares students for the EASA Part-66 Basic License in two categories: B1.1, which covers mechanical systems and turbine engines, and B2, which covers avionics.
Training will be full-time, taught in English, and conducted within AMAC Aerospace’s working maintenance environment, using the company’s aircraft, components and workshops. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Recognition, which reduces the practical experience required to apply for an EASA Aircraft Maintenance License from five years to four, as is standard for Part-147 approved programs.
“Our training programs are designed to fully meet all EASA Part-147 requirements and equip students and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in today’s aviation industry,” said Ruedi Kurz, Director of AMAC Academy.
The company did not disclose the size of the first intake, tuition fees, or whether graduates would be offered positions within AMAC Aerospace.
The move follows a broader industry pattern of MRO providers and operators setting up their own training pipelines in response to a persistent shortage of qualified aircraft mechanics.
airBaltic launched a technical academy in Latvia in 2024, targeting nearly 400 trained maintenance professionals by 2030. In May 2026, the FAA committed $26 million to pilot and technician workforce development in the United States.