Who are AST?

Air Service Training Ltd (AST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perth College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). AST themselves have been a world leader in the field of Aviation training since 1934, making it arguably the longest-established organisation of its kind in the world.

Since its formation, AST has had a long and successful history of providing Pilot and Engineer training for the world's airlines, maintenance organisations and military formations. Training Pilots and Engineers for two of the most demanding professions in the world requires a very special approach, and complete dedication to the highest safety standards. From its earliest beginnings, AST has focussed on the delivery of high-quality training ensuring the most stringent of safety standards.

The AST flight training facilities are situated on the spacious Perth College UHI campus and at Perth Airport, which is four miles north of 'The Fair City' of Perth in Central Scotland. It has an attractive rural location and is less than two hours flying time from London, while the major Scottish cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee are all within an hour's drive.

What do we offer you?

Engineering Training

In partnership with Perth College UHI, AST delivers a range of academic and professional courses in aeronautical engineering, these are offered in accordance with the European Aviation Safety Agency requirements or as National Qualification, Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma level in Aeronautical Engineering, and a BEng(hons) degree in aircraft maintenance.

Flight Training

Flight training and ground school studies are delivered by the flight training arm of AST, in partnership with Air Charter Scotland. With the creation of its new PATH Programme, AST has once again shown its commitment to offering a cost-effective solution to the training of safe, efficient and competent pilots to meet the exacting demands of the modern Air Transport Industry.

News and announcements

AST Modular Pack & Exams Schedule 2012

Air Service Training are pleased to announce the release of the modular course programme and Exams Schedule for 2012.

Approved Course Intake Dates

Information on the approved course scheduled Intake dates.

First pilot takes off after graduation ceremony

AST's first ATPL student to graduate since the PATH programme started.

AST is flying once more

Air Service Training is now providing flight training again. Our new programme is called PATH, the best way to gain your ATPL.

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