Market Intelligence: Africa

South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Welcomes January 2025 Batch of Aspiring Pilots

Port Alfred, South Africa – 43 Air School has welcomed five new aspiring aviators in January 2025. The pilot training organisation is the largest on the African continent and is growing its flight training operations including expanding its flight instructor team.

In 2025 it has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The recruitment drive aims to attract experienced instructors to support the academy’s expanding pilot training operations.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • 43 Air School will provide relocation assistance

Source: 43 Air School
Photo Credit: 43 Air School

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South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Launches 2025 Flight Instructor Hiring Drive with Sign-On Bonus

Port Alfred, South Africa – 43 Air School, one of the largest flight training group’s on the African continent, has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The recruitment drive aims to attract experienced instructors to support the academy’s expanding pilot training operations.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • 43 Air School will provide relocation assistance
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CVs and licenses to 43 Air School

Source: 43 Air School
Photo Credit: 43 Air School

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South African Flight School Seeking Chief Flight Instructor in February 2025

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Progress Flight Academy is seeking a Chief Flying Instructor and a Grade III Flight Instructor to join its training division at Progress Aerodrome (FAPZ). These roles involve delivering high-quality flight training and assisting with ground school instruction when required.

Chief Flying Instructor – Requirements:

  • Valid SACAA ATPL
  • Valid Grade II Flight Instructor Rating
  • Valid Class 1 Medical
  • Multi-Engine and Instrument Flight Instructor Endorsements

Grade III Flight Instructor – Requirements:

  • Valid SACAA CPL or ATPL
  • Valid Class 1 Medical

Preferred (Not Required):

  • Experience with Piper PA28-161
  • Knowledge of Integrated Flight Training Courses

To apply, please contact Progress Flight Academy’s recruitment team.

Source: Progress Flight Academy

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Expanding a Global Flight Training Group in 2025 – Airways Aviation

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Alexandre Alves – Chief Commercial and Chief Operating Officer at Airways Aviation Group – one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa.

The conversation covers:

  • Global Operations and Services: Mr Alves gives an overview of the history of Airways Aviation and its current global pilot training infrastructure – now operating over 100 aircraft
  • 2025 Acquisitions and Growth: The group recently announced its acquisition of the Patria Pilot Training Unit (now called Airways Aviation Nordic) as well as key strategic partnerships with leading flight training organisations in Portugal and Morocco. In 2024 it acquired an Italian flight school to compliment its existing facilities in Italy.
  • Diverse Offering Mix: The group has focused on ensuring that it cater’s to a wide segment of stakeholders including defense, universities, airlines and individual aspiring pilots.
  • Industry Challenges: a large part of the flight training industry has not been increasing the price of flight training in order to cover the cost of training delivery putting significant risk on the European flight training industry in 2025.
  • Industry Outlook: Airways Aviation Group predicts a temporary slowdown in pilot demand in 2025, due to delayed aircraft deliveries to airline, but is focused on consolidating its recent acquisitions and integrating partnerships to prepare for the next industry growth cycle starting in 2025.

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