Pilots, engineers, parachutists, test controllers. They are fathers, husbands or even… astronauts. Among this year’s graduates, Thomas Pesquet also showed off his certificate on stage. “The first astronaut to pass through Epner and then go into space”– notes school director Stefan Kokko with humor. This year the ceremony also takes on a special flavor as it marks the 80th anniversary of the institution. To mark the occasion, AFB 125 opened its doors to trainee families for a display of flight test equipment, as well as some collectible aircraft.
Multifunction Drivers
Epner (Test and Acceptance Aircrew School) is a DGA (Directorate General of the Armed Forces) school that trains aviation experts to test, evaluate and certify military and civil aircraft. A unique center in the world where excellence meets versatility. Alphajet, Fokker 100, M2000, airplanes or helicopters, on the ground or in the air, at the end of the course winners will be able to operate on a wide variety of devices. “Epner is the only school…