Belgrade, Serbia – The Aviation Academy Belgrade has appointed Srdjan Čokorilo, currently serving as Assistant Director, as its Acting Director, marking a significant leadership transition at Serbia’s premier aviation training institution. Learn more about Aviation Academy Belgrade or Mr. Čokorilo by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

About Aviation Academy Belgrade
Aviation Academy is an educational institution located in Serbia that offers high-quality education and training in the field of aviation. The institution has a long history, with its roots dating back to 1922. In 2010, the education of personnel for professional military NCO service in units of Air Force and Serbian Army Air Defense was reestablished, and in 2021, the Aviation Academy in Vršac merged with the Aviation Academy in Belgrade, becoming an integral part of the Serbian educational system.

The Aviation Academy Training Centre in Belgrade is comprised of a Secondary School, College, Pilot Training Centre (SRB/ATO-006, in the process of), Maintenance Training Organization (EASA.147.0041), and Ground Handling Training Organization. Additionally, the institution has an English language proficiency assessment body and an aircraft maintenance organization (EASA.145.0298). Over the years, it has grown and expanded its programs to include various fields related to aviation. These programs enable the graduates to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete all aviation-related tasks and obtain licenses in compliance with EASA regulations. The programs include Air traffic, which prepares students to obtain ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) and ATCO (Air Traffic Control) Licenses. Aeronautical engineering provides the necessary knowledge and skills to complete all aviation-engineering-related tasks and obtain licenses B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 and B2 in compliance with EASA.

The Pilot Training Organization School is located at the international airport Vršac with a separate ATC unit, and its fleet includes 8 Cessnas C172 (glass cockpit with G1000), 7 Cessnas C172, 1 Diamond DA42, and 1 FNPT II MCC Alsim (Generic multi-engine piston and jet), all of which are EASA certified.

Aviation Academy offers various courses approved by the EASA, including PPL(A)(H), ATPL (A)(H), CPL(A)(H), Instrument Rating (Single engine course/multi-engine course), Instrument Rating course, Flight Instructor course, class rating (SEP/MEP), Night Rating Course, Instrument Rating Instructor Course, and Multi-Crew Co-operation Course.

Source: Srdjan Čokorilo (Aviation Academy Belgrade)