Kenyans aspiring to join the aviation industry now have a clearer flight path after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) released an updated list of licensed flying schools and the specific aviation courses each institution offers.
The comprehensive list, which features 16 Approved Training Organizations (ATOs), spans a wide range of disciplines, from Private Pilot Licenses (PPL) to Flight Operations Officer (FOO) training and even Flight Instructor Ratings (FIR).
The schools are spread across Nairobi, Malindi, Mombasa, Nanyuki, and Nyeri, with Wilson Airport serving as the primary training hub.
1. East African School of Aviation
Courses Offered:
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
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Air Traffic Control (ATC)
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence (AMEL)
Location: Old Airport Road, Embakasi
2. Kenya School of Flying
Courses Offered:
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
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Multi-Engine Rating
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Instrument Rating (IR)
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Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
Location: Wilson Airport; Malindi Airport; Orly Airpark
3. Flight Training Centre
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Instrument Rating (IR)
Location: Wilson Airport; Nyaribo Airstrip; Mombasa Airport
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4. Ninety Nines Flying School
Courses Offered:
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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Multi-Engine Rating
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Instrument Rating (IR)
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Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport
5. Proactive Air Services
Courses Offered:
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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Multi-Engine Rating
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Instrument Rating (IR)
Location: Wilson Airport
6. Kenya Aeronautical College Flying School
Courses Offered:
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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Multi-Engine Rating and Instrument Rating (ME-IR)
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport, Malindi Airport
7. Aerosafe African Consultants
Courses Offered:
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport
8. Nairobi Flight Training
Courses Offered:
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
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Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
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Instrument Rating (IR)
Location: Wilson Airport
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9. Westrift Aviation Ltd
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
- Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
Location: Wilson Airport
10. Capital Connect Aviation Supplies
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
Location: Wilson Airport
11. Pegasus Flyers (EA) Ltd
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
12. KQ Pride Centre
Courses Offered:
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Kenya Airways Headquarters, Embakasi
13. Think Aviation Training
Courses Offered:
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport
14. Flitestar Academy
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Single-Engine Instrument Rating (SE-IR)
- Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport
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15. Mount Kenya Flight School
Courses Offered:
- Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
16. Global Quality and Safety Solutions Ltd
Courses Offered:
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Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Location: Wilson Airport
KCAA emphasized that all these institutions meet the authority’s standards and have the necessary approvals to train aviation professionals.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the respective schools directly for more information on entry requirements, training schedules, and tuition.
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Earlier, the government released a list of universities and colleges operating without proper accreditation.
It warned that certificates obtained from these institutions risk not being recognized in the country.
