PROGRAMS
Airline Transport Pilot Training (ATPT) Program
The Airline Transport Pilot Training (ATPT) Program is a cadetship program to provide highly focused ab-initio pilot training for individuals that are preparing for careers in flying commercial airplanes.
Graduates from FAA will have completed a Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Multi-Engine Rating (MER), Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Ground Theory and Jet Orientation Training (JOT).
Modular Programs
Students at First Aviation Academy will be able to use state-of-the-art planes and simulators that are the industry standard when it comes to pilot training.
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (PPL) COURSE
The Private Pilot License (PPL) Course is suited to anyone who is looking to obtain a license to fly for leisure and for those who would like to try pilot training for the first time before deciding to pursue commercial flying as a career.
Our PPL course will provide you the basic theories, principles, and skills needed for recreational flying. The training will focus on developing pilot skills that are mandatory to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to acquire a Private Pilot License.
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL) COURSE
A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) will permit the holder to act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) or co-pilot of a commercially flown aircraft as well as carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
Our CPL course is for individuals, who already hold a Private Pilot License (PPL) and would like to build their hours and improve their skills set to meet the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) requirement for a Commercial Pilot License.
FLEXI-PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (PPL) COURSE
The Flexi-Private Pilot License (PPL) Course is designed for working professionals and students with restrictive schedule allowing them to continue working and/or studying while pursuing their dreams to become an airline pilot.
BASIC CADETSHIP (CPL-IR) COURSE
The Basic Cadetship Program covers Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Instrument Rating (IR).
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
AIR TRANSPORT PILOT TRAINING (ATPT) PROGRAM
The Airline Transport Pilot Training (ATPT) Program is a cadetship program to provide highly focused ab-initio pilot training for individuals that are preparing for careers in flying commercial airplanes.
Graduates from FAA will have completed a Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Multi-Engine Rating (MER), Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Ground Theory and Jet Orientation Training (JOT).
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our ATPT course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- At least 18 years old (16 years old is allowed provided their parents will sign a Student Pilot Authorization Form, and they must be 17 years old at the PPL checkride)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate (FAA will assist in acquiring students medical cert.)
- NBI Clearance
- Special Study Permit (SSP) – For Foreign Students
Duration
The ATPT course typically takes 20 months to finish, with trainings being conducted 6 days per week, and ground classes delivered on an average of 6 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Complete PPL, CPL, IR, MER, JOT and ATPL ground school
- 56 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 30 hours of Redbird Citation Mustang
- 187 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine training (including checkrides)
- 13 hours of Tecnam P2006T twin-engine training (including checkrides)
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (PPL) COURSE
The Private Pilot License (PPL) Course is suited to anyone who is looking to obtain a license to fly for leisure and for those who would like to try pilot training for the first time before deciding to pursue commercial flying as a career.
Our PPL course will provide you the basic theories, principles, and skills needed for recreational flying. The training will focus on developing pilot skills that are mandatory to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to acquire a Private Pilot License.
PPL pilot trainees will be able to train in our state-of-the-art facilities, modern aircraft and flight simulators; all delivered by our highly experienced and talented ground and flight instructors.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our PPL course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- At least 18 years old (16 years old is allowed provided their parents will sign a Student Pilot Authorization Form, and they must be 17 years old at the PPL checkride)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate (FAA will assist in acquiring students medical cert.)
- NBI Clearance
- Special Study Permit (SSP) – For Foreign Students
Duration
A full PPL course typically takes 4 months to finish, with trainings being conducted 6 days per week, and ground classes delivered on an average of 6 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Private Pilot License ground school
- 5 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 46 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine aircraft (including checkride)
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL) COURSE
A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) will permit the holder to act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) or co-pilot of a commercially flown aircraft as well as carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
Our CPL course is for individuals, who already hold a Private Pilot License (PPL) and would like to build their hours and improve their skills set to meet the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) requirement for a Commercial Pilot License.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our CPL course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 (minimum)
- Hold a valid Radio telephony License
- Photocopy of the last five (5) pages of Pilot’s Logbook
Duration
The CPL course typically takes 8 months to finish, with trainings being conducted 6 days per week, and ground classes delivered on an average of 7 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Commercial Pilot License ground school
- 10 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 105 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine training (including checkride)
INSTRUMENT RATING (IR) COURSE
An Instrument Rating (IR) refers to the qualifications required for an individual to be able to fly with sole reference to the in-cockpit instrumentation.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our IR course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 (minimum)
- Hold a valid Radio telephony License
Duration
The IR course typically takes 3 to 4 months to complete, with ground classes delivered on an average of 7 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Instrument Rating ground school
- 31 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped (including checkride)
- 10 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine aircraft with option to build-up time of 25 hours
MULTI ENGINE RATING (MER) COURSE
A Multi Engine Rating (MER) entitles holders to fly acting as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in a single-engine airplane, as well as multi-engine airplane.
Our MER course will give you first-hand experience in multi-engine specific procedures and operations using advanced Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our MER course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- Private Pilot License (PPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 (minimum)
- Hold a valid Radio telephony License
Duration
The MER course typically takes five to six weeks to complete.
Course Breakdown
- Multi-Engine Ground Course (EQC)
- 10 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 13 hours of Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft (including checkride)
FLEXI-PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (PPL) COURSE
The Flexi-Private Pilot License (PPL) Course is designed for working professionals and students with restrictive schedule allowing them to continue working and/or studying while pursuing their dreams to become an airline pilot.
The program offers an extended online ground school, and weekend schedule for simulator and flight training that will lead to acquire your Private Pilot License – your first step not fulfilling your lifelong dream to fly.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our Flexi-PPL course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- At least 18 years old (16 years old is allowed provided their parents will sign a Student Pilot Authorization Form, and they must be 17 years old at the PPL checkride)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate (FAA will assist in acquiring students medical cert.)
- NBI Clearance
- Special Study Permit (SSP) – For Foreign Students
Duration
The full Flexi-Private Pilot course consisting of three phases: Online Ground School, Simulator, and Flight Training typically takes 10 to 11 months to finish, with trainings to be conducted every weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and online ground classes on an average of 4 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Private Pilot License ground school
- 5 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 46 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine aircraft (including checkride)
BASIC CADETSHIP (CPL-IR) COURSE
The Basic Cadetship Program covers Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and Instrument Rating (IR). Upon completion of the Commercial Pilot Course with IR the pilot trainee will have acquired the necessary skills to operate single-engine aircraft to the standards required Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to acquire Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating.
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our CPL-IR course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- At least 18 years old (16 years old is allowed provided their parents will sign a Student Pilot Authorization Form, and they must be 17 years old at the PPL checkride)
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate (FAA will assist in acquiring students medical cert.)
- NBI Clearance
- Special Study Permit (SSP) – For Foreign Students
Duration
The ATPT course typically takes 15 months to finish, with trainings being conducted 6 days per week, and ground classes delivered on an average of 6 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Complete PPL, CPL, and IR ground school
- 46 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 167 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine training (including checkrides)
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Requirements
To be eligible to enroll in our Flight Instructor course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 (minimum)
- Hold a valid Radio Telephony License
Duration
The course typically takes 3 months to finish, with trainings being conducted 6 days per week, and ground classes delivered on an average of 6 hours per day.
Course Breakdown
- Flight Instructor ground school
- 5 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped
- 26 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine training (including checkride)
EQUIPMENT
Students at First Aviation Academy will be able to use state-of-the-art planes and simulators that are the industry standard when it comes to pilot training.