South African Pilot Licence Requirements
General
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:35
Except for a student’s pilot licence, no person will be allowed to have a pilot’s licence unless he/she has demonstrated proof that they have the ability to speak English to an acceptable level.Student Pilot Licence (SPL)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:37 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:39
In order to qualify for a Student Pilot Licence, the SACAA requires that you meet all of the requirements mentioned below.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a student pilot’s licence must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid class II medical certificate.
Private Pilot Licence- Aeroplane (PPL-A)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:36 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 12:55
In order to be issued with a Private Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a PPL-A has to be at least 17 years old
- The applicant must also have a valid class I or II medical certificate
- The applicant must have a valid Restricted Radio Licence (done as part of your PPL training)
- An applicant must have a valid SPL, or show evidence of having held either a valid pilot’s licence issued by a foreign state, OR, a South African Air Force pilot qualification, OR, a Recreational Pilot Licence within the previous 60 months (5 Years)
Private Pilot Licence- Helicopter (PPL-H)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:35 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:05
In order to be issued with a Private Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a PPLH must be at least 17 years of age
- The applicant must hold a valid class I or II medical certificate
- The applicant must have a valid Restricted Radio Licence (done as part of your PPL training)
- An applicant must have a valid SPL, or show evidence of having held either a valid helicopter pilot’s licence issued by a foreign state, OR, a South African Air Force helicopter pilot qualification, OR, a Recreational Pilot Licence within the previous 60 months (5 Years)
Commercial Pilot Licence- Aeroplane (CPL-A)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:33 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:38
In order to be issued with a Commercial Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a CPL must be at least 18 years old
- The applicant must hold a valid class I medical certificate
- The applicant must have a valid General Radio Licence
- The applicant must produce evidence that he/she has/has had within the previous 60 months one of the following: a valid South African PPL; or, a valid pilot licence issued by a contracting state; or, a valid South African Air Force pilot qualification on aircraft; or, a valid Student Pilot Licence in the case of an applicant having done an approved integrated training course
Commercial Pilot Licence- Helicopter (CPL-H)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:32 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:45
In order to be issued with a Commercial Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a CPL-H must be at least 18 years old
- The applicant must hold a valid class I medical certificate
- The applicant must have a valid General Radio Licence
- The applicant must produce evidence that he/she has/has had within the previous 60 months one of the following: a valid South African PPLH; or, a valid pilot licence issued by a contracting state; or, a valid South African Air Force helicopter pilot qualification on aircraft; or, a valid Student Pilot Licence in the case of an applicant having done an approved integrated training course
Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:30 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:49
In order to be issued with an Airline Transport Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for an ATPL must be at least 21 years of age
- The applicant must have a valid class I medical certificate
- The applicant must produce evidence that he/she has/has had within the previous 60 months one of the following: a valid South African Private Pilot Licence; or, a valid pilot licence issued by a contracting state; or, a valid Student Pilot Licence where the student has successfully completed an approved integrated training program; or, a valid instrument rating
Airline Transport Pilot Licence- Helicopter (ATPL-H)
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:29 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:52
In order to be issued with a Airline Transport Pilot Licence in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for an ATPL-H must be at least 21 years of age
- The applicant must have a valid class I medical certificate
- The applicant must produce evidence that he/she has/has had within the previous 60 months one of the following: a valid South African Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter); or, a valid pilot licence issued by a contracting state; or, a valid Student Pilot Licence where the student has successfully completed an approved integrated training program; or, a valid instrument rating
Read more: Airline Transport Pilot Licence- Helicopter (ATPL-H)
Night Rating
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:27 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:56
A night rating is a valuable aid to a pilot, enabling him/her to fly at night. In order to be issued with a night rating in South Africa, the following requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a night rating must be the holder of a valid pilot’s licence
- An applicant for a night rating must have undergone the following training at a CAA approved flight training institution:
- 5 theoretical knowledge instruction
Instrument Rating
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:26 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 14:02
An instrument rating is an exceptionally useful aid to any pilot and a prerequesite if you want to make a career out of being a pilot. In order to be issued with an instrument rating in South Africa, the following requirements must be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for an instrument rating must hold a valid pilot’s licence
- The applicant must hold a valid night rating, unless the night rating is a requirement for a particular licence (ie; a night rating is needed in order to get a CPL)
- The applicant must hold a valid class I medical certificate
Grade III Flight Instructor
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 08:20 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 29 November 2011 14:10
Becoming a flight instructor is common starting point in a pilot's career. In order to be issued with a Grade III Flight Instructor Rating in South Africa, the following minimum requirements need to be met:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant for a Grade III flight instructor’s rating must have either a valid Commercial Pilot Licence or a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence
- The applicant must have successfully completed 20 hours of instructional patter training with either a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, of which 15 hours must be in the aircraft and 5 hours may be accumulated in an approved flight simulation training device
