Private Pilot Training (PPL)

Eligibility – 60% Mark in 12th Standard Math & Science Subject

The PPL Course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to confidently operate light airplanes in daylight and good weather. Students who would like to pursue recreational flying. The first step towards a modular Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL).

Course Requirements:-

1. You must hold a valid Student Pilot License.
2. Successfully pass 8 online PPL examinations (pass mark 75%)
3. Complete an English Language Proficiency Test

Commercial Pilot Training (CPL)

A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the final step in starting your career in aviation. You can achieve an internationally recognized ICAO-Compliant license. (ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organisation)

Course Requirements:-

1. Age minimum of 18 years
2. Medical fit (Class 1 aviation medical certificate)
3. Pass a General Radio License exam.
4. Holder of a Private Pilot License (PPL)

Instrument Rating

This rating allows the commercially rated pilot to act as an instructor on the aircraft types appropriately endorsed. Some candidates find this a useful method of gaining experience, although it should be considered as a long-term commitment to the aviation industry.

Course Requirements:-

• Hold a valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License
• Hold a valid night rating, unless such rating is an integral part of the pilot license (i.e. CPL).
• Hold a valid Class II  medical certificate.
• Hold a general radio license certificate.

Multi-Engine Rating

Flying a multi-engine aircraft is a cornerstone of being a Commercial Pilot, and ensures the new CPL individual is as marketable as possible in the General Aviation marketplace. It is highly recommended that a pilot obtain this rating.

Completing a multi-engine rating is not only an excellent way to build experience but will give the aspiring professional pilot the edge over single-engine pilots when entering the job market.

Requirements for Multi-Engine Class Rating (ME)

The applicant for a class of type rating, in respect of single-pilot multi-engine airplanes, must have the:

• You must hold a valid Private Pilot License
• At least 100 hours as PIC in an airplane.
• 7 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction (briefings) on multi-engine airplane operation.
• Have at least 70 hours of Pilot In Command time on single-engine aircraft and complete a minimum of 6 hours of multi-engine flight time.
• Successfully complete a practical flight test with a Grade One Designated Flight Examiner (DFE).

6 hours of dual flight training in multi-engine airplane operation. This must include not less than 2.5 hours of dual flight training covering normal conditions and operations and at least 3.5 hours of dual flight training in engine-failure procedures and asymmetric flight. A
maximum of 3 hours may be completed in an FSTD approved for this purpose.

In the case where the applicant is the holder of a valid instrument rating on a different category or class of aircraft and wishes to have the instrument rating endorsed on their multi-engine rating, the applicant must complete at least 5 hours of additional instrument training of which no more than 3 hours may be completed in an FSTD approved for this purpose.

Instructor Rating

Graduates that have just completed their CPL will normally choose to do an instructor’s Rating in order to gain experience. This rating will allow you to work as a flight Instructor and build hours simultaneously. This involves undergoing individual skills testing, evaluation, and preparation.

This rating allows the commercially rated pilot to act as an instructor on the aircraft types appropriately endorsed. Some candidates find this a useful method of gaining experience, although it should be considered as a long-term commitment to the aviation industry.

Entry Requirements

The applicant for a class of type rating, in respect of single-pilot multi-engine airplanes, must have the:

• Be the holder of a valid Commercial Pilot’s license or Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence.
• You must complete an approved training course, which involves theoretical knowledge pertaining to instruction and the presentation of ground and air exercise briefings.
• You must have completed 20 hours of “Patter”, which is the process of learning to teach in the cockpit environment, and learn how to effectively demonstrate the various flight maneuvers while providing meaningful commentary.

Airline Transport Pilot License

In order to operate as a pilot in command on large commercial multi-crew aircraft an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) must be completed. This is the highest obtainable License in the aviation industry which enables you to become an Airline Captain.

Requirements for ATPL

• You must be 21 years of age.
• Successfully pass 6 online ATPL examinations at CAA.
• Hold a valid CPL
• You will need to accumulate a minimum of 1500 hrs of flying. This will need a considerable amount of time to acquire and is normally gained during your course of employment as a CPL pilot.
• You may however write the ATPL examinations before you have 1500 hours and qualify for a “frozen ATPL” until you meet the hour requirements.
• Be the holder of a Class 1 medical certificate.
• Hold a General Radio Telephony certificate.
• Have completed, within the previous 60 months, a multi-crew cooperation course
  at an approved ATO
• You must have successfully completed the SACAA ATPL theory examinations.