SkyBy Aviation School is a premium aviation training institution offering an array of comprehensive courses for aspiring pilots and aviation professionals
Our curriculum ranges from private pilot certificates to intensive commercial pilot training, alongside specialized programs for cabin crew, flight instructors, and aircraft maintenance engineering, all designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in the aviation industry
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This all-aboard cabin crew training program will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the airline service and cruise industry. The course is designed according to international aviation standards and provides students with a strong foundation on safety protocols, customer service and in-flight procedures
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible to apply for this study programme, the applicant should be;
Currently in Grade 12 or have a NSC or its equivalent
Proficient in English, both spoken and written
A Private Pilot License course is the first step on the ladder of aviation training. Upon successfully completing your Private Pilot Licence training course, you will be allowed to fly an aircraft for recreational purposes during daytime in good weather conditions. The theoretical phase covers aspects including aviation laws, navigation principles, meteorology, and aircraft operations before the practical flight training
Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for a Private Pilot License (PPL), By the end of your training, you should;
Be medically fit, With a class one or two medical certificate
Have a minimum of 25 hours dual flight training with an instructor
Have a of 15 hours of solo flight training including a minimum of 3 hours solo cross country navigation flight
Pass a practical flight and navigation skills test in addition to 5 Hours Basic IF Simulator training
This advanced diploma is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to perform inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on aircrafts. Having completed this course, you will comprehensively understand as well as have the ability to carry out system maintenance on airframe systems, power plants, aircraft electrical systems installations, plus ensuring that the aircraft in an airworthy condition
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible to apply for this study programme, the applicant should;
Be atleast 18 years old with a minimum of NSC or its equivalent
Have passed atleast one of either physicial science or mathematics with a minimum of 40% at NSC
The course will provide you with a thorough grounding in all key air transport management issues, as well as develop your interpersonal, managerial, financial, project management, team building and analytical skills. The course will equip you with management and leadership skills which are essential in the aviation sector
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible to apply for this study programme, the applicant should;
Have a minimum of NSC or its equivalent
Have obtained 45% in atleast two subjects at NSC, including one of either English, Business studies, mathematics or Physical science
This course is a crucial part of aviation operations which involves activities such as aircraft marshalling, passenger and baggage handling, catering services and aircraft preparation. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle variuos fields such as focusing on aviation logistics as well as emergency response in situations of crisis
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible to apply for this study programme, the applicant should be;
Currently in Grade 12 or have a NSC or its equivalent
Able to swim and move unaided in water with life jacket
A Commercial Pilot License allows you to enter the commercial world of aviation. This means that you can carry passengers or cargo while getting paid! Our advanced pilot training technology and instructors will help you attain your license seamlessly. With our expansive fleet, you can trust SkyBy to pave your way to a successful career in aviation
Qualification Requirements:
Inorder to qualify for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), By the end of your training, you should;
Have a valid PPL
Obtain a minimum of 200 flying hours of which; 100 Hours as PIC in Aircraft (Flown on a Hire-And-Fly basis), 20 Hours of Cross Country, 50 Hours of Cross Country, 5 Hours Night PIC, 20 Hours Instrument time, 40 Hours Instrument time, 5 Hours Instruction on a Complex Aircraft (Retractable Undercarriage and Variable Pitch propeller), Skills Test with a Designated Examiner
Have successfully completed the SA-CAA CPL theory examinations
ATPL requires time and patience, after all, you will potentially be flying Boeings, Airbuses, or similar commercial planes. This license is required to enter the airline
world of aviation and to operate as a pilot in command on large multi-crew aircraft
Qualification Requirements:
Inorder to qualify for a AIrline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), By the end of your training, you should;
Have a valid CPL
Pass the SA-CAA ATP theoretical examinations.
Have completed not less than 1500 hours of flight time. (You are required to check the SACAA regulations to determine what hours count in full and what hours are limited, as well as the break down of hours)
Successfully complete a practical flight test, conducted by a Designated Flight Examiner (DFE), on a multi engine turbine / jet aircraft or a multi engine aircraft with a maximum take off weight exceeding 5700KG’s.
A Night Rating is an excellent first stepping stone for you as a PPL holder intent on improving your qualifications. It will enable you to fly at night in VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions), and serves as an introduction to the basics of Instrument flight. In order to obtain a night rating you will be required to pass one theoretical examination and a practical flight test
Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for a Night Rating, By the end of your training, you should obtain;
5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
10 hours of instrument instruction, of which not more than 5 hours may be accumulated in an approved Flight Simulation Training Device
not less than 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction
A dual cross-country flight by night consisting of at least a total distance of not less than 150 NM in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made
An Instructor Rating will give you the edge over a pilot who does not have the rating, providing you with one more avenue that you can use to gain hours and experience. It also adds experience and value to your CV and career in aviation. A Grade 3 Flight Instructor Rating allows you to give flying training in all sequences for PPL and CPL training
Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for a Instructor Rating, By the end of your training, you should have;
5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
A valid CPL or ATPL
A class 1 medical certificate
20 hours of flight instructor patter training conducted by a Grade I or a Grade II Aeroplane Flight Instructor
15 hours dual in an aeroplane
5 hours in an approved FSTD
80 hours one-on-one briefings of which 20 hours will be billed
Instrument Rating will provide you with the skills to fly in IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions). Limitations still apply, often but not always dependant on the limitations of the aircraft. In order to commence training towards an Instrument Rating you need to hold atleast a PPL and a Night Rating with a General Radio License
Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for a Instrument Rating, By the end of your training, you should obtain;
Basic ground training and Instrument flying procedures
Ground training towards operating procedures under IFR
Line oriented flight training (LOFT), line operational simulation (LOS), and line operational evaluation (LOE)
Route familiarisation in aircraft
A minimum of 40 hours instrument flight training of which a maximum of either 20 hours or 30 hours may be in an Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) approved for the purpose