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Open Days

Saturday, October 31st: Open Day with Captain Joe

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime Open Day at AELO Swiss Academy hosted by none other than Captain Joe, AELO’s most famous airline pilot mentor and aviation YouTube sensation.

This is your chance to step inside Switzerland’s High-Performance Aviation Academy, where we transform passionate aviation enthusiasts into professional airline pilots in just 18 months. With one of the highest airline recruitment rates in Europe, our graduates go straight into the cockpit for leading carriers across the continent.

Our students don’t just graduate, they launch into airline careers across Europe with unmatched preparation. By combining world-class instructors, Swiss precision, and a modern fleet, we give you every advantage to succeed in today’s competitive aviation industry.

Bring your questions. Bring your ambition.

Spaces are limited; secure your spot now and take the first step toward your airline career.

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What you’ll experience

Experiences

Meet Captain Joe in person

Hear his insider tips, and get inspired by his incredible journey from flight school to the Boeing 747 flight deck.
Explore our fleet of 27 modern training aircraft

From single-engine trainers to our twin-engine DA42s.
Step into the captain’s seat

In one of our two state-of-the-art simulators, including a full Boeing 737 NG simulator
High-Performance Training Program

Learn how AELO’s High-Performance Training Program equips you with the skills, confidence, and precision to succeed in the airlines.
Brand-new €5.2 million facilities

Be among the first to see our brand-new €5.2 million facilities, 2,000m² of cutting-edge classrooms, briefing rooms, and simulator bays.

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About Open Days 2026

Location

AELO Swiss Academy
Locarno Airport
Switzerland

Dates

Saturday, October 31st

Can’t attend an Open Day?

No worries, we also offer personal visits.

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About the visit

Your visit will include

Keynote presentation by a member of our senior team.
Academy tour.
Aircraft tour.
Sim Centre tour (Mendriso).
Trial flight in DA42 or Boeing 737 simulator Instructor-led ground school Q+A.
Breakout sessions with the opportunity to chat one-on-one with current staff and students.
Opportunity to chat one-on-one with our friendly and knowledgeable training advisors.

You will learn about

Our 16 month ATPL Integrated course and SkyAlps MPL Program.
ATPL ground school content and schedule.
Single, multi-engine and simulator flying.
Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC).
Our Academy locations and airspace.
Our modern training aircraft.
Entry criteria and selection process.

Please note

Each candidate registered can bring along a maximum of 2 guests.
Please ensure you register your guest who will be attending the Open Day.
Places limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
This event is open to aspiring pilots and their guest only.
Open Days in Cuneo will be held in Italian and all visitors must bring a form of ID.
Each Open Day is limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Each attendee is allowed to bring one guest only.

Can’t attend an Open Day?

No worries, we also offer personal visits Can’t visit us?.

Then join one of our 1st Day of the Month Online Open Days and click here.

Getting to Locarno Airport

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Getting to Locarno Airport from Milan Malpensa: A Guide for International Visitors

For those traveling from abroad to visit AELO Swiss Academy at Locarno Airport, reaching us from Milan Malpensa Airport is easy and convenient, whether by car or public transport.

Whether you drive or take public transport, the journey to Locarno offers picturesque views of lakes, mountains, and charming Swiss villages, setting the tone for your visit to AELO Swiss Academy.

By Car: Getting to Locarno Airport from Milan Malpensa

By Car: The journey from Milan Malpensa to Locarno Airport by car takes about 1.5 hours and offers stunning views of the Swiss and Italian landscapes. Here’s how you can get to Locarno:

After exiting Milan Malpensa Airport, take the SS336 highway towards the A8/E62 motorway.
Continue on A8/E62 northbound, following signs for Switzerland/Gravellona Toce.
After about 40 minutes, take the A26 motorway towards Gravellona Toce and continue until you reach the exit for A9/E35 towards Switzerland (Lugano/Chiasso).
Enter Switzerland and follow the A2 motorway towards Bellinzona.
Once in Bellinzona, take exit 47 to join the A13 towards Locarno.
Follow signs to Locarno and head towards Locarno Airport.

By Public Transport: Getting to Locarno Airport from Milan Malpensa

By Public Transport: For those who prefer public transportation, you can easily reach Locarno via a combination of train and bus services from Milan Malpensa.

At Milan Malpensa, take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale station (about 50 minutes).
From Milano Centrale, board a direct Trenitalia or TILO train to Bellinzona, Switzerland. This scenic train ride takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Bellinzona, transfer to a regional train to Locarno, which takes another 20 minutes.
Once in Locarno, you can take a local bus or taxi directly to Locarno Airport, just a short 10-minute ride from the train station.