irlines are extensively engaged in and spend large sums of money on training their personnel in order to assure safe, efficient and economical flight operation.

Established in 1964, Ethiopian Pilot Training School has specialized in airline pilot training for nearly forty years, meeting the growing demand for highly qualified commercial pilots. The school has constructed the ideal program to prepare students for a lifelong career. It aims to deliver mature and capable young pilots with a sound understanding of an airline as well as aircraft operations.

Ethiopian pilot training school is open to external customers.

OBJECTIVES

• To train students to qualify as First Officers on airline or as commanders on general aviation.
• To develop trainee’s mind and personality by means of selected discipline to the demands of the airline industry.
• To prepare students for the ET-CAA commercial, instrument and multi-engine rating.

The school is approved and accredited by:

• Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority,
• African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC),
• African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

COURSES OFFERED

1. Private Pilot License (PPL)
   
   

   Pre-requisite : High school completion
   Duration: 36 weeks
   Flight training : 58 hours (45 dual + 13 in-command)
   Ground class: 581 hours.
   
   

2. Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
   
   

   Pre-requisite : PPL
   Duration: 18 weeks
   Flight training : 122 hours (45 dual + 77 in-command)
   Ground class: 278 hours.
   
   

3. Instrument and Multi-Engine Rating (IR/ME)
   
   

   Pre-requisite : CPL
   Duration: 24 weeks
   Flight training : 70 hours (50 dual + 20 in-command)
   Ground class: 137 hours.
   
   
   

4. Flight Instructor Rating
   
   

   Pre-requisites :
   
   CPL / ATPL with Catagory & Class Rating,
   1000 flying hours with minimum 100 hours in-command and
   Instructor Development Program
   Human factors
   Valid Instrument Rating.
   
   Duration: 8 weeks
   
   
   

• Applicants should be high school graguates or should have equivalent educational background with good grades in English, Mathematics and Physics.
• Applicants must pass category I medical examination by aviation medical examiner.
• Applicants should have a good knowledge of both spoken and written English. For non-English speakers, a four to six months English language course is offered.

• Simulators,
• Computer based training facilities,
• Electrical and digital technology laboratories and
• Technical librrary equipped with different materials including multi-media materials.

• Trainees are covered by Ethiopian Airlines' medical and accident insurance scheme.

For further information please contact:

Division Manager Technical Sales & Marketing

SITA Address: ADDMGET
Telephone: +251-11-6615272
Fax: +251-11-6611738
E-Mail: Mkttech@ethiopianairlines.com