Philippines – Philippine Airlines Aviation School, in partnership with global flight training group Airways Aviation, has opened applications for its 2025 ab-initio pilot training program.

• • Program: 18-month self-funded ab-initio pilot training course.

  • Training structure:

    • Ab-initio training at Airways Aviation’s Gold Coast, Australia campus.

    • Advanced training at PAL Aviation Training Center (PATC), Manila, including A320 narrowbody type rating.

    • Widebody procedural training at partner simulator hubs in Clark, Haneda, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.

  • Training devices and aircraft:

    • Alsim AL250 fixed-base simulator.

    • Cessna C172R and C172S aircraft.

  • License: CASA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (Australia), convertible to Philippine license.

  • Employment: Program is self-sponsored; no guaranteed employment, though graduates may be interviewed depending on airline needs and job availability.

  • Eligibility: Open to external candidates and active PAL/PAL Express employees.

Source: Philippine Airlines