Choose the right pilot school to become a pilot
Choosing the right aviation school can lead to your success or failure as a pilot.
Many international students come to South African to become a pilot and earn their wings. Favourable weather and training conditions make it the perfect place to take to the sky and make your dreams come true.
5 key requirements to look for in a flight school in South Africa.
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) accredited: CAA is responsible for the regulation of aviation safety. A flight school with this accreditation means they follow the highest standards to ensure a safe learning environment. The school must have experienced flight instructors who put your safety first.
- Quality training facilities: Only the best equipment and training facilities should be used to achieve success and emulate real-world flight experiences. You need an approach which ensures a seamless transition between learning and the “real thing” to give you the upper hand in your career path.
- Multiple courses from Private Pilot’s License (PPL) to Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL): You need a school which offers all courses to take you from a PPL to a CPL. All courses must cover both the theory and practical training needed to obtain your qualification and take to the sky. Additional courses including Type Rating and Multi Engine Rating should be provided as add-on options to take your learning to higher levels.
Private Pilot Licence
Commercial Pilot Licence
Type Rating
- Flight school culture: Are you just a number or do they treat you as an equal? It is vital that you are part of a school which values you as an individual and incorporates you into their culture. Being part of a welcoming team will help foster good relationships and provide a great learning environment.
- A demonstrated history of success: You need a school which is not just a one-hit wonder. A demonstrated history of success shows the school’s commitment to ensuring each student receives a quality education which you can be proud of. Afterall, you don’t want to be flying around in a tin box held together with duct tape.
Why Mach1 is the right choice for you
Since 2014 we have provided renowned pilot training courses to students from all over the world. Many of whom return to further their studies and achieve their flying dreams.
Your success is at the heart of everything we do and is reflected in our students’ achievements. To date we have over 300 graduates with a 98% pass rate. South African Airways, Qatar Airways and Oman Air are a few of the airlines our graduates fly for.
Our demonstrated history of success has made us the go-to flight academy for local and international students to obtain their pilot’s license.
You can be sure that Mach1 is here for you and delivers the best education for our students.
