Editor LauraA lot of people are interested in becoming a pilot and for good reason. Flying is one of the most exciting careers you can pursue, but it takes years to get to where you want to be. If you’re serious about becoming a pilot, then this article will give you an idea of what it takes time-wise to complete your training.
How Many Years To Study Pilot In South Africa?
The course duration for a full time student is 3 years for the Private Pilots License (PPL) as well as the Commercial Pilots License (CPL). The PPL takes 21 months, and CPL takes 36 months.
The duration of the courses is broken down into modules. Each module has its own specific number of lessons that need to be completed before proceeding to next level.
Duration of each lesson varies between 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
These licenses are internationally recognized, and we prepare you for a career in aviation with our pilots course.
The PPL course is a license that allows you to fly a single engine aircraft. This course can be completed in 12 months and will include:
- A minimum of 50 hours’ flying time
- Navigation exercises, including cross-country flights
- Aerobatics and spin training (if required)
Once you have completed your training, we offer our graduates a chance to join us as a flight instructor. As an instructor, you will be paid well and have the opportunity to teach others the skills they need to become pilots themselves. You could work for:
- A commercial airline
- A flying club (for example, Sun Air)
- A charter company (for example, South African Airways Charters)
- A flight school (for example, Cramers Flight School) or private pilot
The course duration for a full time student is 3 years for the Private Pilots License. It is a Private Pilot Licence course, which is internationally recognized and enables you to gain employment as an airline pilot or fly in air shows. You can also become a flight instructor after completing this course.
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The course duration for a full time student is 3 years for the Private Pilots License (PPL) as well as the Commercial Pilots License (CPL). These licenses are internationally recognized, and we prepare you for a career in aviation with our pilots course. Once you have completed your training, we offer our graduates a chance to join us as a flight instructor.