Pilot Expo
Germany's premier dedicated pilot expo. Two days focused on flight training, type ratings, ATPL careers, and the German GA pilot community.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
February 20–21, 2026
Location
Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Dortmund, Germany
Estimated attendance
~8,000
Exhibitors
~100
Registration
from EUR 18 day pass
Languages
DE, EN
Regulatory focus
EASA
Also known as
Pilot Expo, Pilot Expo Berlin, Pilot Expo Dortmund
Who attends
Prospective and current PPL/CPL pilots, ATPL students, German and European flight schools, ATO recruiters, type-rating training centers, simulator manufacturers, headhunters, and airline cadet program representatives.
Why flight schools attend
Pilot Expo is the most concentrated career-pipeline recruiting venue in Europe — the audience is overwhelmingly people actively considering flight training or career advancement. German schools and broader European ATOs use it as a primary student-recruitment channel, often more cost-effective than AERO Friedrichshafen for pure recruiting outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pilot Expo is tightly focused on pilot training and career development with a younger, career-focused audience. AERO Friedrichshafen is the broader GA industry trade show. Schools building airline pipeline programs often find Pilot Expo more cost-effective for pure recruiting outcomes.
Pilot Expo runs annually in late March, typically at Westfalenhallen Dortmund. Dates and registration open via pilot-expo.de roughly six months before the event.
Yes — the audience extends across German-speaking Europe (Austria, Switzerland) and increasingly to broader European ATPL students. Schools running English-medium European training programs find the audience reach worthwhile.
Listing last verified May 4, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.