Top Pilot Schools in South Africa – South Africa Insider

There are a couple of pilot schools in South Africa but you need to make sure the pilot training school you are applying to has been duely accredited by the

You have visited this page probably because you want to become a pilot.

Piloting as a career is a good choice to consider looking at how appealing their salary are. Do you want to become a pilot and work in any aviation company of your choice?

Then you need to acquire training from the best pilot school in South Africa.

Pilot training involves but not limited to flight lessons given in the aircraft or in a certified Flight Training Device, Ground School and more.

In this article, we are going to make known to you the best pilot schools in South Africa, their requirements, the courses, admission and how to apply for their training.

List of Pilot Schools in South Africa.

Below is a comprehensive list of accredited pilot schools, their location and contact details.

If you want to become a professional pilot, follow our guide. In order to get the best school, compare their courses, tuition fees, location and make your choice accordingly.

NB: The list below is not arranged in any particular order.

Johannesburg School of Flying

Johannesburg School of Flying is a leading name in aviation training in South Africa. They offer a wide range of courses that prepares students for the growing aviation industry.

It has been accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority and have courses for people who are interested in becoming private or commercial pilots.

Eagle Air Flight School

Eagle Air has also been fully accredited by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority. They have been training pilots for about ten years now.

Their team consists of experienced and professional flight instructors from South Africa and other parts of the world.

Eagle Air is situated at Wonderboom National Airport, Pretoria South Africa.

Courses offered at Eagle Air Pty limited include the following.

Private Pilot’s Licence.
Night Rating.
Instrument Rating.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence.
Multi-Engine Rating.
Flight Instructors Rating.
Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence.
Radio Licence.
Jet Rating.
First Aid & Fire Fighting.
Dangerous Goods.
Crew Resource Management.

Admission requirments at Eagle Air

Student must

be at least 17 years old.
be eligible to live in South Africa.
Have international study VISA
Be proficient in the English language
have a valid ID or Passport.
pass an Aviation Medical Exam.

Please note, Eagle Air has no academic requirements.

Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography will be a great benefit – but this is NOT COMPULSORY.

Their fleet consists of

To apply, use the contact details below.

Telephone: +27 (0)12 543 1929

Or visit www.eagleair.co.za

Locate them on Google Maps

Virginia Flight School

Virginia Flight School is a Fixed-Wing Pilot training school located on the Durban Coastline at Virginia Airport in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

Courses offered include:

PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE
NIGHT RATING
CPL
Instrument rating
Instructor rating

Their fleet includes one CESSNA 72R, two CESSNA 152’s, two CESSNA 172’s and 3 PIPER CHEROKEE’s 140/160.

To apply to this aviation school contact them using the details below.

Virginia Flight School,

Virginia Airport,

220 Fairway,

Durban North,

4051

Telephone: +27 (0)31 563 2080 / Fax +27 (0)31 563 0945

Email: info@vfs.co.za

Other pilot schools in South Africa.

Progress flight academy

Eagle Flight Academy

Central flight academ

Africa aviation academy

u-fly training academy

flight trainig services

aeronav academy

cape town flight training school

43 air school

Afos pilot flight training academy

Blue chip flight school

Morningstar flight academy

Madiba bay school of flight

Powered flight training centre

Skyhawk aviation

43 advanced training.

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