Best Aviation Schools Johannesburg Near Me

4worldlovers: Johannesburg School of Flying is one of the oldest flight training academies in South Africa and the biggest in Gauteng, situated at Rand Airport - Johannesburg. We have been training World Class pilots since 1981 from all around the globe with over 3,500 graduates to date.

Whether you wish to fly for pleasure, or pursue a career in aviation, our dedicated full-time Flight Instructors and Staff will provide step by step support and guidance through every step of your training. We have an excellent safety record and are proud of our longstanding quality of training throughout the decades.

Our academy is approved by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA/1033) which is ICAO compliant. Training courses offered are: (Fixed Wing) Private Pilot License, Night rating, Commercial Pilot License, ATPL, Instrument Rating, Instructor Rating, Multi Engine Rating, Simulator training, Ground School Lectures, Radio License courses, English Language Proficiency Tests, Aircraft Hiring, Foreign License Validations, Conversions and Renewals. We are open 7 days a week from 8:00 to 18:00, training is available from sunrise to late evening.

Our Fleet of 15 aircraft are in outstanding condition and consist of Cessna C152, C172, C172RG, as well as Pipers PA28-161, PA28-181, PA28R-200 and a Multi Engine aircraft PA34-200T Seneca II , which are among the most popular and ideal aircraft for pilot training worldwide. The fleet has been upgraded with new Garmin radios, PMA audio panels and G5 / AV30 digital Instrumentation to provide safe, reliable and up to date training.

JSF has a multitude of diverse students from all over the globe, many of whom come from the UK, Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Egypt, India, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Zambia, D.R. Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique, Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, UAE, Iran, Pakistan, to mention a few and of course South Africa.

Facilities at the academy include: a fully equipped lecture theatre, 5 flight briefing rooms, free exam preparation available in the student study lounge, 4 flight planning stations, Exam Testing Centre with 5 exam stations, in house Aviation medical Doctor offices, a kitchen lounge, outside recreational area, private parking and 2 hangers for our fleet.

Rand airport is in close proximity to the General Flying Area and other major airports giving the student more flying time per lesson and as a result training being done more efficiently. It has four different runway directions to accommodate any wind conditions and access to navigational facilities. It is a manned airport with air traffic control in a controlled airspace, allowing for radio and other procedures being practiced properly. In addition, it is less congested with no time delays unlike other busy airports. Great weather conditions all year round in a friendly atmosphere and clear spectator viewing for family and friends from the Airport restaurant cafe.

Book your introductory flight! An Intro-Flight is usually half an hour where the instructor will explain the basics of flying and let you take control of the aircraft to experience first-hand what fixed wing aircraft flying is all about. This half hour flight can be added in your personal Pilot’s logbook should you decide to go ahead with your PPL training.

4worldlovers: Mega Aero Training Academy (MATA) founded in 2010 is an aviation training academy

Based at Rand Airport, Germiston with Satellite training facilities at Safomar Aviation Operations,

"Studying at MATA was such a wonderful experience. I got exposed to very knowledgeable and experienced instructors. I am proud to say that my expectations were met and even exceeded "

"MATA... A family where we learned from the best, made plenty of awesome memories and left with life long friendships! I could not have chosen a better place to start my career as an avionician!"

4worldlovers: Established in 1984, Johannesburg flying academy is a SACAA and ICAO (international civil aviation organisation) approved flight training facility, situated South of Johannesburg South Africa. Due to our unique location at Panorama airfield, no time is wasted flying to and from the general flying area or on the ground waiting for flight clearances.

Your training at Johannesburg Flying Academy starts as soon as you are airborne. The school is open 7 days a week from Sunrise to Sunset.


Learn how to fly a Microlight or a light aircraft (LSA). It is a fun, thrilling experience, almost like a motorbike in the sky. Feel the wind in your hair and the air beneath your feet. This is the most cost effective way to learn how to fly. This is a recreational licence.

A Private pilot’s license allows you to fly more than 1 passenger (depending on aircraft type and the relevant rating) and is the first step in obtaining a Commercial Pilot Lincence (CPL).


The Commercial Pilot Licence is for the individual who wishes to make a career from flying. A CPL enables you to fly for remuneration in a commercial environment.

Aviation Webcams is a safety initiative started to assist pilots with maintaining situational awareness – even at remote airfields.

Johannesburg flying academy offers hire and fly/hour building on our South African-designed & manufactured sling 2 and bushcat aircraft.

This licence is for recreational, local and long distance flying. Training is carried out on our 2 seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling Light Aircraft. It has a sports car feel with a “glass cockpit” and an almost a 360° scenic view. With its smooth maneuvering it is an easy aircraft to fly. This licence enables you to fly an aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of 600KG. The minimum requirements to complete an LSA Licence are 35 hours of flight time. The NPL can be upgraded to a PPL at a later stage.

A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly more than 1 passenger (depending on Aircraft type and the relevant rating) and is the first step in obtaining a CPL. Our Sling training airplanes are the ideal aircraft to start familiarising the student with the instrumentation of larger, more complicated aircraft. The minimum requirements to complete this licence is 45 hours of flight time. A full-time PPL course takes about 3 months to complete, but all courses are tailored to fit the Individual’s requirements.

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At Eagle1 Flight Academy we have a vision to provide flight training at the highest standards putting safety, airmanship & professionalism as our aim. We are here to help our students achieve their goals & dreams to start their career in aviation.


You're either a passenger or a Pilot. The choice is yours...


At Eagle1 Flight Academy, we not only assist students with our tailor made training programes but, without compromising integrity or taking any substitute for setting a good standard. We have delivered some of the most qualified South African Licensed Pilots to date!


Every person begins flying for different reasons, but most would agree that having a PPL is the first major step for anyone that hopes to continue flying professionally or as a hobby.


Doing your Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) means you are looking at flying airplanes commercially for monetary reward. This is the perfect option to select in making an exciting career out of aviation!


Are you dreaming to fly for Airlines? Then you will need an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Which is the highest level qualification for your pilot’s licenses.


Rand Airport’s history is diverse with 1 visit ensuring various sitings of all different aircraft. It is situated close to the General Flying Area than most airports ensuring more time is spent training as appose to traveling between the desiganted areas.

One of the few schools that have their own serviced accommodation.

Yes that's me Commercial Pilot after 12 months from joining Eagle 1,with the help of Eagle 1 Flight Team.

A place where I felt I'm home and with family. Without them I wouldn't achieve my dream. What a journey and more to come.

Words cannot express my gratitude and appreciation to management team and all my instructors at Eagle1 Flight Academy for their unwavering encouragement, motivation, support and assistance in helping me realize my dream of becoming a pilot. Can't wait for the training to continue.

I spent two wonderful years at Eagle1 Flight Academy & after completing my instructor rating with them, I was thrilled to be offered a job there as an instructor. Thank you eagle1 for making my dreams a reality.

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Flight school in South Africa, located in Johannesburg, with nearly year-round perfect flying weather.

Sun Quest Aviaition is a flight training school in South Africa, located in sunny Johannesburg, with nearly year-round perfect flying weather.

Few of us experience the exhilaration of actually flying an airplane. It takes training, knowledge and skill to master the art and science of flight. Those who do have a mystique about them that the rest of us can only admire. And those who attain the status of professional pilot have opportunities available to them that the rest of us can only dream about.