Europe's Largest Flight Training Market
DGAC & EASA Part-FCL
France trains more pilots than any other continental European country. From the ENAC state academy system to hundreds of aéro-clubs and private ATOs scattered across the Hexagone, the training market is vast but administratively demanding. DGAC oversight adds French-specific procedures on top of EASA regulations — and the airspace around Paris is among Europe's most complex for training operations.
Running a flight school under DGAC France regulations means juggling training records, instructor qualifications, aircraft maintenance schedules, and student progress — all while making sure every document is audit-ready. Most schools still rely on spreadsheets and paper files. There's a better way.
Aviatize is the operating system for flight schools — a single platform where scheduling, training management, billing, maintenance tracking, and DGAC France compliance all come together. No more chasing missing documents or scrambling before an audit.
DGAC France Regulations
The Regulations That Shape Your Operations
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile defines the rules for flight training in France. Here are the key frameworks that Aviatize helps you navigate — not just comply with, but actually use to run a tighter, more efficient operation.
Flight Crew Licensing
Pilot licensing under EASA Part-FCL as implemented in France by the DGAC, covering LAPL, PPL, CPL, IR, and ATPL pathways with French-language theoretical examination requirements.
Approved Training Organisations
ATO approval and compliance management under EASA Part-ORA as overseen by the DGAC's DSAC (Direction de la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile) regional directorates.
Declared Training Organisations
DTO declaration management for aéro-clubs and small schools delivering LAPL and PPL training under lighter regulatory requirements.
Continuing Airworthiness
Maintenance tracking under Part-M and the lighter Part-ML regime for ELA1/ELA2 aircraft commonly used by French training organisations.
Fédération Française Aéronautique
Integration with FFA standards for aéro-clubs affiliated with France's national aero federation, including competition pilots and leisure aviation.
Airspace & Information
Training operations planning within France's complex airspace structure, including restricted zones around military bases, Paris CDG/Orly approach corridors, and seasonal TRA/TSA activations.
Aviatize for DGAC France
How Aviatize Keeps You Compliant
Compliance isn't a checkbox — it's how your organization operates every day. Aviatize embeds DGAC France requirements into your daily workflow so staying compliant is the default, not an afterthought.
Aéro-club management alongside structured ATO training — France's unique dual ecosystem requires software that handles both FFA-affiliated club operations and EASA Part-FCL professional pathways
French-language theoretical examination tracking with BIA (Brevet d'Initiation Aéronautique) and DGAC written exam scheduling, results management, and retake coordination
DSAC regional directorate audit preparation — France has 8 DSAC inter-régional directorates, each with slightly different inspection priorities and documentation expectations
Complex airspace scheduling for schools near Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or Toulouse — deconflict training with commercial traffic, military zones, and temporary restricted areas
EUR billing with French TVA (VAT) handling, including the specific exemptions applicable to flight training activities under French tax law
Air France, Transavia, and HOP! cadet pipeline tracking with airline-specific selection criteria and ATPL theory progress monitoring
Built for Your Organization
See How Flight Schools Use Aviatize
From small DTOs to multi-location ATOs, flight schools across France use Aviatize to manage their entire operation. Explore dedicated solution pages to see what's possible for your type of organization.
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