Flight Instructors Rating Grade III in Eastern Cape South Africa
This full-time course takes a fresh, holistic approach to developing the competencies required to give ab-initio flight instruction.
Our dedicated flight instructor training division is staffed by specialists with extensive flight instructor development experience. They have formulated this course to include strong emphasis on providing a sound foundation in adult learning principles & aviation instruction methods.
Description
PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Valid SACAA CPL(A) or ATPL(A)
- Flight Instructor theoretical knowledge credit per SACATS 61.12.3(1)
END QUALIFICATIONS
- SACAA Grade III Instructor Rating
COURSE DURATION: 85 days
FLYING TIME INCLUDED
Training
- PA28 FSTD – 14 hours
- PA 28 Aircraft – 16 hours
Skills Test
- PA28 FSTD – 1 hour
- PA 28 Aircraft – 2 hours
01 WHY BE AN INSTRUCTOR?
- The global shortage of airline pilots is matched by a greater shortage of airline instructors.
- Appropriately qualified & experienced flight instructors are a scarce & a very valuable resource.
- You need the right training foundation to succeed in getting an instruction job now & to create opportunities for an advanced instruction career later.
- An appropriate instruction background & qualification will make you very attractive to potential airline employers.
02 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- PTC Aviation conducts all initial flight instructor training for 43 Air School – South Africa’s most respected professional flying school. Therefore, completing the PTC Aviation Flight Instructor course gives you the best chance of employment as a Grade III Flight Instructor.
02 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- PTC Aviation conducts all initial flight instructor training for 43 Air School – South Africa’s most respected professional flying school. Therefore, completing the PTC Aviation Flight Instructor course gives you the best chance of employment as a Grade III Flight Instructor.
- PTC Aviation’s Flight Instructor Course gives you the foundation that you need to develop the qualifications & experience for airline-level instruction.
- Our Flight Instructor course is innovative & our experienced full time instructor development specialists have re-engineered instructor training to make it student centred & competency based.
- The instruction methods & techniques expected at advanced & airline levels form the core of our ab initio flight instructor course.
- We use the latest e-learning & simulator technology to achieve maximum value from expensive aircraft time.
- Highly experienced specialist instructors with a deep understanding of both primary flight training & advanced jet instruction will mentor & support you throughout your training.
- We create a positive, knowledge-rich learning environment & you’ll be able to mingle with industry professionals at every level from line pilots & experienced instructors to airline training captains & Designated Flight Examiners
- Port Elizabeth offers formal airspace structures with low traffic density & short ferry times to the training area.
- The course is structured to give appropriate training intensity whilst remaining flexible enough to manage weather & operational factors. If you bring your talent & motivation, we guarantee on-time completion.











