AIFA: International Flight Training Academy

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AVIC INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD

Welcome to AVIC International Flight Training Academy (AIFA). On this website you will find all the information on the flying courses presented by AIFA. You will also be introduced to our company, our vision, mission and value system.

Here we also outline our bases and their facilities and details of the equipment we use to provide our students with world-class training to become career pilots.

AIFA is accredited with both the SACAA and the CAAC (China) as a Part 141 Air Training Organisation. We provide world-class training from modern facilities on a modern fleet of aircraft, state of the art aircraft simulators and operate from three training bases in South Africa, namely George airport on the Garden Route, Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo and Beaufort West in the Great Karoo.

AIFA combines the experience of world-class instructors, the beauty of our surroundings, excellent South African weather and the passion for aviation of our personnel to afford our students a modern learning experience which will open doors to an exciting career in the aviation industry anywhere in the world. Our commitment to upholding a very high standard of aviation safety is one of the cornerstones of AIFA.

In perusing this website you will be able to become acquainted with our company and by enrolling on one of our many courses you will be able to realise your dreams of an exciting career as a professional pilot in the aviation sector.

Please feel free to visit us in person on any of our bases.

Willem Marais
Chief Executive Officer

AIFA: International Flight Training Academy Courses Offered

AIFA FLIGHT TRAINING

AIFA Flight Training

PRIVATE PILOT’S LICENCE

A Privates Pilot’s Licence (PPL) is your gateway to the sky. A PPL will allow you to fly yourself and passengers recreationally.

Should you decide to become a Commercial Pilot this is the first step to a professional career in the sky.
The requirements before you start your PPL are:

• A Class II aviation medical
• 17 years of age to hold a PPL, but you will be able to go solo from 16 years of age.
• Fluent in English.

A PPL course consists of 45 Hours of flight training; these hours are a mixture of dual and solo flights under the supervision of a qualified flight instructor. Before qualifying, a candidate has to undergo ground school and examinations in 8 theoretical subjects, and finally pass a flight test.

NIGHT RATING

A night rating will enable you to fly at night in good weather conditions. Obtaining a night rating is the logical step after completion of your PPL.

This course is also the next step towards obtaining your commercial license.

The night rating course consists of dual flight training with a dedicated flight instructor teaching you how to fly at night and use specialised instruments. You will also need to complete a theoretical examination and a flight test.

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

A Commercial pilot’s license (CPL) will enable you to work as a professional pilot, whether your dream is to become an airline- or charter pilot or a dedicated flight instructor.

To be able to complete your CPL you must have a valid PPL and night rating, have 200 flight hours, complete 8 theoretical subjects and pass the examinations. You will also have to obtain a Class I aviation medical certificate and complete a flight test with an examiner at the end of your course.

During the training towards your CPL you may consider incorporating an instrument rating as well as a Multi-engine class rating. This will ensure that you are a well-rounded pilot upon obtaining your CPL ready to be employed.

MULTI-ENGINE CLASS RATING

A Multi-engine Class rating enables you to fly aircraft with two engines; this training is normally done towards the end of your CPL training, but can be done with only a PPL as well. This course consists of ground lectures and 7 hours flight training in a multi-engine aircraft, followed by a test with a designated examiner.

INSTRUMENT RATING

An instrument Rating enables the pilot to fly in adverse weather. During the 40 hours of training required for this course your instructor will teach you to fly the aircraft using only the instruments.

You will also be required to pass a theoretical examination, and a final test with a designated examiner. The final test also includes an oral examination.

DIFFERENCES AND FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING

Differences and familiarization training will be required if you want to fly a different aircraft type or want to learn new or advanced systems on aircraft, such as aircraft fitted with variable pitch propellers and retractable gear.

INSTRUCTORS RATING

A flight instructor’s rating will be required should you want to become a flight instructor on completion of your CPL.

This course consists of 80 hours of classroom time, where you will be taught how to do flight briefings followed by 20 hours of flight training. You will also be required to complete 2 theoretical examinations and a final test with a designated examiner

On completion of your course you will be ready for employment as a Grade III flight instructor at an approved flight training organisation.

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING

AIFA’s high performance training course helps pilots to transition from piston to high performance complex aircraft. This course consists of theoretical and procedural training as well as air experience in our High performance fleet.

THEORETICAL TRAINING

Theoretical training as well as examination support is provided for all our courses. This is done in a classroom setup, but one-on-one training can be provided should it become necessary. All the theoretical training is supported by learning material provided by AIFA.

AIFA: International Flight Training Academy ADMISSIONS

AIFA welcomes applicants from all over the world, whether they are from airline groups or self-sponsored individuals.

AIFA prides itself on the rich cultural diversity of our Cadet compliment and we boast cadets from China, Mauritius; Seychelles; Kenya; South Africa and Nigeria.

Our strict admission policy adheres to the requirements of our Airline Customers and will ensure that all enrolled cadets have the aptitude for becoming a well-rounded and professional pilot.

The selection process entails the following:

• Assessment of English proficiency
• Personality questionnaire
• Psychological Interview
• Psychomotor and Cognitive ability assessment
• Panel interview of shortlisted candidates

Upon successful completion of the selection process, AIFA will be more than happy to assist with visa applications should one be required.

Should you need any additional information or for a tailored package to fulfil your training needs contact us here.