At Gate 404 Aviation, we provide highly skilled and pre-vetted flight crew to meet the dynamic needs of airlines, lessors, and training organisations worldwide. Our pool includes experienced captains and first officers holding a wide variety of type ratings—from narrow-body to wide-body aircraft—making us an ideal partner for covering short-notice resourcing gaps or positioning aircraft during lease transitions.

Many of our pilots are actively flying and available for temporary assignments, ferry flights, or transitional operations such as delivery, repossession, or redelivery support. Whether you’re facing seasonal shortages, type-specific demand, or require discreet operational support, we provide tailored crew solutions with speed, compliance, and precision.

Gate 404 Aviation delivers engineering support services tailored to the complex demands of modern aviation. Our global network of licensed engineers and technical specialists provides end-to-end support across both line and base maintenance environments.

We support operators, MROs, and leasing companies with:

• Ad hoc & contract engineering support – EASA/CAA B1/B2 licensed engineers available for short- and long-term assignments.

• Aircraft redelivery & transition checks – Independent oversight and hands-on support for lease returns, handovers, and mid-lease transitions.

• Ferry & storage preparation – Technical teams to ensure aircraft are serviceable, compliant, and ready for repositioning or long-term storage.

• AOG response – Rapid dispatch of engineers to resolve groundings and restore airworthiness.

• CAMO & records audits – Collaboration with continuing airworthiness teams to review and manage aircraft documentation, compliance, and airworthiness directives.

Our services are discreet, reliable, and fully scalable—designed to meet urgent operational needs without compromising on safety or quality.

Gate 404 Aviation provides advanced flight crew training solutions tailored to airlines, flight training organisations (FTOs), and underwriters supporting AOC operators. With access to a wide network of instructors and examiners across multiple aircraft types, we help our clients maintain regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and crew proficiency.

Our capabilities include:

• Type Rating Instruction

  • Delivery of initial and recurrent type rating programs across a wide range of aircraft, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and ATR fleets.

  • Support for dry and wet lease operators needing rapid onboarding and conversion training.

• Flight Instructor & Examiner Support

  • Provision of TRI/TREs for base training, line checks, and simulator assessments.

  • Supplementing in-house training capacity during surges or resource gaps.

• Syllabus Design & Compliance

  • Collaboration with FTOs and AOC holders to develop and refine training syllabi in line with EASA, CAA, and ICAO frameworks.

  • Custom programs to align with fleet changes, insurer requirements, and internal standards.

• Underwriter Collaboration

  • Trusted by London-based aviation underwriters to assess and enhance training standards, safety margins, and pilot proficiency for high-risk or emerging markets.

• Simulator Resourcing & Oversight

  • Access to FNPT II and FFS platforms across Europe and the Middle East.

  • Support for MCC, JOC, and APS MCC delivery with regulatory-aligned outcomes.

Our training delivery is flexible, scalable, and confidential—supporting new route launches, airline start-ups, and ongoing competency management with professionalism and precision.