South African
Commercial Pilot Programme
Zino Aviation's SACAA Pilot Training Course is run by Paramount Aviation Academy located in both Bethlehem and Mahikeng, South Africa. The course duration is approximately 15-18 months. This course will make you a fully qualified Commercial Pilot possessing a Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Night Rating, Multi-Engine Rating and Instrument Rating.
The weather is very good in Bethlehem and Mahikeng, South Africa so you should be able to fly daily. The school is the only flight school operating out of the airfield, unlike other locations like Johannesburg which are very popular. This means students can concentrate on learning to fly without being rushed by other aircraft in the area. It also means students avoid busy congestion on the ground before take-off and in the air during training. This allows you to get more value for your money, spending it on actual training in the air rather than waiting behind other aircraft.
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0 - CPL
SACAA 0-CPL is designed for students with little or no flying experience who want to pursue a career as commercial pilots.
You will first start your training and acquire an SCAA PPL (Private Pilot License). You will then be taught to fly at night and acquire a night rating. Upon reaching the necessary flight experience, you will continue with Instrument training and acquire an Instrument Rating. After hour building and further training, you will finally acquire a Commercial Pilot License. The final stage of the programme is the Multi-Engine Rating; this will enable you to fly aircraft with multiple engines. After successful completion of the zero to CPL course, you will be issued an SCAA CPL(A) license with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings. The privileges of the holder of a CPL enable you to act as pilot-in-command (Captain) or co-pilot (First Officer) in commercial opera
Locations:
Bethlehem or Mahikeng
South Africa
Duration:
15-18 Months
Cost:
R859,440 ($45,000)
What Licenses and Ratings Will You Get?
Private Pilot
License (PPL)
We plan your training programme in great detail. We factor in all contingencies and accurately budget for every segment pertaining to your programme.
Private Pilot License (PPL) - You'll learn how to fly from scratch, conduct flight manoeuvres and then pass practical and theoretical exams. On completion of your PPL, you will be able to fly by yourself without an instructor. You can then start building hours for your CPL and fly friends & family.
Instrument Rating (IR)
+ Night Rating (NR)
We select only the best cadets for you by thoroughly assessing your candidates using industry-leading aviation assessments.
Instrument Rating (IR) - During your IR training, you will be taught how to fly in sole reference to your instruments, allowing you to fly at night, in reduced visibility, and in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
Night Rating (NR) - During your NR training, you will be taught how to fly at night time.
Commercial Pilot
License (CPL)
We handle the financial elements of your flight training programme from paying vendors and training providers to managing and paying student per diems.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) - You require a CPL if you want to fly for airlines and get paid to fly. You will be trained to a much higher standard than the PPL. You'll build more flight hours and will be practically, theoretically and orally examined by an examiner.
Multi-Engine
Rating (MER)
We handle the visa process of your cadets.
We provide all required documentation and take care of booking Visa interviews and passport handling at the appropriate embassy.
Multi-Engine Rating (MER) - During your MER training, you will be taught how to fly aircraft with multiple engines as multi-engine aircraft possess different aerodynamic characteristics than single-engine aircraft.
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0 - CPL + CFI
Our Zero to CPL + CFI course is designed for future pilots with little or no flight experience who wish to become flight instructors after their CPL training. There are many benefits of becoming a flight instructor. It is fulfilling, you get to further develop your manual flying skills and finally, instructors get paid to fly while building their flight time. The course starts from PPL to IR & NR to CPL and continues to the Certified Flight Instructor rating.
Locations:
Bethlehem or Mahikeng,
South Africa
Duration:
17-19 Months
Cost:
R951,400 ($50,000)
What Licenses and Ratings Will You Get?
PPL + CPL
+MER + IR
We plan your training programme in great detail. We factor in all contingencies and accurately budget for every segment pertaining to your programme.
Just like the 0-CPL programme, you will get a Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Night Rating and Multi-Engine Rating. These are all the licenses and ratings required to fly for Commercial Multi-Engine IFR operators.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII)
We handle the financial elements of your flight training programme from paying vendors and training providers to managing and paying student per diems.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) -
Your CFI training will enable you to become a qualified instructor and teach students how to fly. Your CFII (instrument instructor) will enable you to instruct students for their Instrument Ratings.
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PPL ONLY
SACAA Private Pilot License (PPL) is a license that allows you to fly on single-engine land (SEL) aircraft in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) in non-commercial operations. In simple terms, with a PPL you can fly for leisure, but can't get paid. PPL training is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot. Many pilot's struggling for funds usually opt to do the 'PPL Only' course so they can at least start their journey, even if they can't financially finish it just yet. Once you complete your PPL(A) training, you will get your Private Pilot License and SEL (Single Engine Land) qualification and you will be able to fly by yourself without an instructor. You can then start flying recreationally or continue on to get your commercial license later.
Locations:
Bethlehem or Mahikeng,
South Africa
Duration:
4-6 Months
Cost:
R311,000 ($16,000)
AIRCRAFT FLEET
Cessna 172
Piper Seneca
Piper PA-28
Accommodation, Feeding & Transport
We offer accommodation, feeding and transport for a total package of R11,000 per month ($580). It includes:
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3 meals per day
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Accommodation
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Scheduled transport to supermarkets and malls
Note: The accommodation and feeding facilities are located at the flight school, eliminating the need for daily transport to the airport.
This will save you a lot of money
Why Choose Our Programme?
Amazing Weather,
You Can Fly daily
The weather in Bethlehem is great. With highs of 28 degrees during the summertime and 17 degrees during the winter, students can fly daily with minimum disruption due to weather. The better the weather, the more you can fly and the quicker you can finish your training.
Flight School Accoutability
Due to our partnership with the flight school, they are accountable to Zino Aviation. Students can always come to us with any arising issues and we will resolve them swiftly with the school, constantly keeping them accountable and you satisfied.
Experienced
Instructors
The school's instructors are retired airline pilots who hold several thousand flight hours. They are knowledgeable, patient, skilled and experienced. Their invaluable experience will be passed down to you.
Quiet Airfield,
No Congestion
The flight school is the only flight school at the airport. This means students can concentrate on learning to fly without being rushed by other aircrafts. It also means you can take off immediately without being stuck behind long cues of aircrafts like flight schools in Johannesburg.
Excellent
Flight Safety
The flight school has a fantastic safety record, aided by experienced instructors and good aircraft maintenance. Regular safety meetings are held weekly to identify, discuss and eliminate threats to flight safety.