The aviation schools-South African Civil Aviation Authority
Choosing one of the greatest aviation schools for conversion of the foreign flight crew license in South Africa under the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is one of the most significant decisions that one can do for their career, as the decision will benefit their future in the best way possible. Top aviation schools will give the applicant solid training and it will inevitably prepare them for major challenges that pilots come across while flying. Top aviation schools in South Africa will give the applicant and any other potential aviation school students’ inevitable hands on practice professional pilots’ lookout for during training.
Conversion of a foreign flight crew license
The applicant has to search and contact the registered Aircraft Training Organization (ATO) of their choice, which is where they will be doing their training. The Aircraft Training Organization will contact the South African Civil Aviation Authority on behalf of the applicant with regards to applying for verification of their foreign license and the license number. The ATO will also contact the examination department on behalf of the applicant, in order for the applicant to have the license number and be able to write the SACAA online Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) examinations at the SACAA.
Conversion of a foreign flight crew license via South African Civil Aviation Authority-application process:
- The applicant must provide a copy of their foreign license.
- The applicant must provide a motivational letter that clearly outlines that they need a South African license number so that they may be able to write the examinations for the foreign license conversion.
- They must bring forth a fully compiled curriculum vitae.
- They must bring two passport photos.
Conversion of a foreign flight crew license in South Africa
The ATO will also contact the examination department on behalf of the applicant, in order for the applicant to have the license number and be able to write the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) online Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) examinations at the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Conversion of a foreign flight crew license via South African Civil Aviation Authority-application process:
- The applicant must provide a copy of their foreign license,
- The applicant must provide a motivational letter that clearly outlines that they need a South African license number so that they may be able to write the examinations for the foreign license conversion,
- They must bring forth fully compiled curriculum vitae,
- They must bring two passport photos.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority will ask for verification of the foreign license from the Foreign Authorities, to verify the application with the Foreign Governing Body or the Civil Aviation Authority. The process can take approximately two weeks to six months depending on their response. Then the applicant may write the necessary examinations.
The process of the South African Civil Aviation Authorities with regards to the requirements for Conversion of a Foreign License and Class/Type ratings- VFR and IFR:
- Form CA61-01.13, Initial skills test
- CA61-01.0 form.
- The applicant must provide copies of their passport
- They must provide copies of a valid foreign license that clearly indicates the class/type ratings and language proficiency.
- Copies of the last three pages of the applicant’s logbook, summery preceding test of 12 months and they must include the endorsement of all the class/type ratings/ instrument ratings.
- The applicant must provide the summary of the hours that they have flown in the last 12 months (the dates must be indicated as the last 12 month “from-to date”). The summary must be written in the logbook.
- They must provide a valid Republic of South Africa medical or a valid foreign medical.
- They must write a motivational for conversion and requesting conversion of class/type ratings.
- They must provide fully compiled and up to date curriculum vitae.
- They must bring forth two passport photos.
- The applicant must bring forth proof of the examination of Meteorology, Air law, Operational procedures (IR), and that of Flight performance and planning.
- Then they must provide a letter of appeal for the type/class or the language proficiency ratings to be transferred (if required).
- The South African Civil Aviation Authority initial fees:
-CPL R770.00
-ATP R830.00
SACAA contact details and operating hours
Business hours
09:00 – 16:30 Monday
08:00 – 16:30 Tuesday to Friday
Ikhaya Lokundiza
Building 16
Treur Close
Waterfall Park
Bekker Street
Midrand
Tel: 011 545 1000
Fax: 011 545 1455
E-mail: mail@caa.co.za
International
Tel: +27 11 545 1000
Fax: +27 11 545 1455
Postal Address:
Private Bag X73
Halfway House
1685
In sum, the greatest aviation institutions in South Africa are those that are mostly recommended, that one can register to study with. Their affordable fees, which are certified by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, are relatively lower than compared to other schools and they offer standard approved training. While individuals are looking out to converge your foreign flight crew license in South Africa, they must also consider the fact that it is best to train under an institution that considers the South African Civil Aviation Authority safety policy, and which at least holds meeting were there will be identification of issues and challenges that come with training students for the desired knowledge and skills.
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