Johannesburg School of Flying

Welcome to Johannesburg School of Flying

Johannesburg School of Flying is one of the oldest flight training academies in South Africa, situated at Rand Airport, Johannesburg. We have been training World Class pilots since 1981 from all around the globe with over 3,000 graduates to date. Whether you wish to fly for pleasure or pursue a career in aviation we will commit ourselves to ensure you reach your full potential while realising a lifelong dream of unlimited opportunities. Many of our graduates are highly respected Captains in both the private and public aviation sector and stand as proof to our exceptional standard of aviation training.

With an excellent safety record and top efficiency in service delivery, it is our mission to provide quality pilot training while also maintaining a highly professional and personal affiliation with our students which are all trained on a one-on-one basis.

Our academy is approved by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA No/0030) which is ICAO compliant. Training courses offered are: (Fixed Wing) Private Pilot License, Night rating, Commercial Pilot License, ATPL, Instrument Rating, Instructor Rating, Simulator training, Ground School Lectures, Radio Telephony courses, Aviation English Language Proficiency Tests, Foreign License Validations, Hire & Fly, Conversions and Renewals.

Our Fleet consists of Cessnas C152, C172, C172RG as well as Pipers PA28 which are among the most popular and ideal aircrafts for pilot training worldwide.

JSF has a multitude of diverse students from all over the globe, many of which come from the UK, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China, Zambia, the D.R. Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, UAE, Iran, Pakistan, to mention a few and of course South Africa.

Facilities at the academy include: a fully equipped lecture theatre, flight briefing rooms, free computer based training available in the student study lounge, a kitchen lounge, a recreational area, private parking and 2 hangers for our fleet. Our dedicated full time Flight Instructors and staff will provide step by step support and guidance to instil a high standard of professionalism and discipline.