Courses Offered   

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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Cabin Crew Training

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

  • Medically fit
  • Able to move and swim unaided in water with a life jacket 

Private Pilot License

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 proficient in English, both spoken and written
  • Hold a restricted or general radio certificate
  • 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

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Diploma) 

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

Business Management in Aviation (Degree)

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

Ground Aviation Handling (Diploma)

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

Commercial Pilot License - CPL

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​​

  • Hold a class 1 medical certificate
  • Have successfully completed the SA-CAA CPL theory examinations

Airline Transport Pilot License - ATPL

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.

Night Rating

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

Instructor Rating

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

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