Where To Study To Become A Pilot

Aviation Studies is one of the 19 new school subjects that the Department of Education has implemented in schools in South Africa over the last five years.

In this subject, learners will be exposed to general aviation theory to prepare them for work in the aviation sector.

At the end of their high schooling career, learners will have a background of the sector prior to deciding whether they’ll study towards this qualification in post-school education and training.

Here's a list of flight training centres in South Africa that you can choose from:

1. Cape Town Flight Training Centre
2. Johannesburg School Of Flying
3. Morningstar Flight Academy
4. Flight Training College
5. Eagle Flight Academy South Africa
6. U-Fly Training Academy
7. UAV Industries
8. Cranfield Aviation Training
9. Madiba Bay School of Flight
10. AAA 4 PILOTS
11. Aeronav Academy
12. Johannesburg Flying Academy
13. Progress Flight Academy
14. Virginia Flight School
15. Lanseria Flight Centre
16. 43 Air School
17. The Academy of Aviation
18. Skyy Aviation Academy
19. Paramount Aviation Academy (Pty) Ltd
20. Avcon Jet Africa

For a full list of places to study to become a pilot, head to our Where To Study section.

This is a diverse career field with many opportunities in both the public and private sectors. 

This depends on the type of pilot that you want to be and the sector that you are most passionate about.