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At Airways Aviation Cyprus, we are committed to shaping the next generation of aviation professionals with a comprehensive range of programs designed to meet diverse career goals. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to advance your skills, our expertly crafted courses provide world-class training and hands-on experience. Explore our offerings to find the perfect program that aligns with your aspirations and sets you on the path to success in the aviation industry.

EASA-ATPL Course

Our EASA Course is designed to take you from no aviation experience (ab initio) to a qualified commercial pilot with a ‘frozen’ Airline Transport Pilot License (f-ATPL). Upon graduation, you will be ready to begin your new career. We provide EASA-accredited pilot training at our state-of-the-art facilities, including our newest base at Larnaca International Airport. Additionally, you can train at our specialized academy headquarters at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport or in our base in Sicily, Italy. The course syllabus has been created in consultation with leading airlines and covers the rigorous technical requirements of pilot training. Trainees will also experience personal and professional growth at every stage of the process. Our modern facilities are devised to offer everything needed for great achievements and an outstanding training experience.

BENEFITS

  • EASA Foundation Course
  • Private Pilot License
  • Structured Hours Building
  • EASA f-ATPL Ground School
  • EASA CPL/ME-IR

Next Intake

Jan 2025
Flexible

Duration

96 Weeks
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Elite Cadet Program ECP

Designed for aspiring aviators across the Levant region, this pioneering program offers a unique pathway to comprehensive licensing upon graduation. The ECP combines rigorous academic instruction with practical flight experience to obtain an EASA-ATPL license, crowned with Type Rating, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the demands of modern aviation. The Elite Cadet Program is structured into multiple phases including a modular EASA training program that begins in Lebanon followed by an intensive training segment in Cyprus or France, culminating with the Type Rating Course.

BENEFITS

The cadets will hold an EASA – ATPL and type rating ensuring they are well-prepared for a seamless transition into their professional careers.

  • EASA Foundation Course
  • Private Pilot License
  • Structured Hours Building
  • EASA ATPL Ground School
  • EASA CPL/ME-IR
  • Type Rating

Next Intake

Jan 2025
Flexible

Duration

101 Weeks
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Youth Aviation Program YAP

Are you 15 to 17 years old and bursting with passion for aviation, but not quite ready for an EASA-ATPL pathway? The Youth Aviation Program (YAP) is your gateway to soaring dreams! Dive into a dynamic theoretical foundation and immerse yourself in exciting simulator and flight experiences. Our special training program is designed to be flexible and tailored to fit your schedule, whether you choose a longer, in-depth journey or a more intensive, shorter path. Let us set you on the thrilling route to becoming a pilot and make your aviation dreams a reality! Next Intake: Flexible

BENEFITS

  • Age-Appropriate: Perfect for 15 to 17-year-olds.
  • Comprehensive: Combines EASA Foundation Course theory with practical simulator and flight experience.
  • Flexible: Choose between long-term or intensive short-term training.
  • Hands-On: Real-world aviation exposure.
  • Passion-Driven: Designed to fuel your aviation dreams.

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

2 Mo/12 MO
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Private Pilot License PPL

Airways Aviation Cyprus offers European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Private Pilot License (PPL) training, ideal for those aspiring to fly for pleasure or begin a professional pilot career. Our PPL program lays a solid foundation, guiding students from basic training to achieving their Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Completing the course qualifies you to fly solo or with passengers for private purposes, equipping you with the confidence and skills for advanced flight training.

BENEFITS

  • Air Law
  • Aircraft General Knowledge
  • Flight Performance and Planning
  • Human Performance
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Operational Procedures
  • Principles of Flight
  • Communications

Next Intake

Jan 2025
Flexible

Duration

24 Weeks
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Commercial Pilot License CPL

The EASA Commercial Pilot License course is the last step towards becoming a commercial airline pilot.

The aim of this course is to train the PPL(A) holders to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of a CPL(A)

BENEFITS

  • 25 hours flight training
  • 20 hours Single Engine
  • 5 hours Multi-Engine

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

3 weeks
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Structured Hours Building

Candidates who have completed the Private Pilot Licence and are looking to undertake a Commercial Pilot Licence will need to have completed a minimum of 150 hours flight time. Our Structured Hours Building module ensures students obtain the flight time they require, under the supervision of Airlines Pilots with extensive experience in training, while gaining additional skills and experience in airline based competencies.

BENEFITS

  • Flying Hour to reach a minimum of 150 hours prior to CPL training
  • 1 in 10 hours free flight supervision from our instructors
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork
  • Decision Making
  • Situational Awerness

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

28 Weeks
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Instrument Rating IR

The aim of the Instrument Rating course is to train the Aspiring Commercial Pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate aeroplanes under Instrument Flying Rules (IFR) and in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The course comprises two modules that may be taken separately or combined, the Basic Instrument Flight Module and the Procedural Flight Module.

BENEFITS

  • 55 hours training
  • 40 simulator training
  • 15 hours flight training

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

2 months
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Jet Orientation Course JOC

The Jet Orientation Course (JOC) is a stepping stone for students with a Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate but no jet handling experience.

The objective of the course is to bring the candidate to the required level prior to starting a type rating on heavy jet aircraft, and or to reinforce his/her preparation in view of an interview in an airline.

BENEFITS

  • 8 hours Pilot Flying
  • 8 hours Pilot Monitoring
  • 10 hours Theoretical training

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

4 days
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Multi-Crew Cooperation MCC

The aim of the MCC course is to train students to operate effectively in the Multi Crew environment. The objectives of MCC training are to foster optimal behavioral aspects, such as decision making, communications, division of tasks, use of checklists, mutual supervision, teamwork and support under normal/abnormal/emergency conditions. The training emphasizes the development of non-technical skills which are applicable to working in a multi-crew environment.

BENEFITS

  • 25 hours theoretical instruction
  • 20 hours on Alsim ALX (FNPT II) simulator:
    • 10 hours pilot flying (P1)
    • 10 hours pilot monitoring (P2)
  • Pre/post-flight briefings

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

2 weeks
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Night Rating

The Night Rating is the ideal new challenge after obtaining your Private Pilot License as it extends your basic privileges to carry passengers at night, and also it is a prerequisite should you wish to proceed for the Professional Pilot License.

BENEFITS

  • 5 hours night flying
  • 3 hours of dual flight
  • 1 hour of navigation
  • 1 hour of night circuits as PIC (5 take-offs and 5 fullstop landings

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

3 days
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Performance-Based Navigation PBN

The aim of this course is to train pilots who have not received Performance Based Navigation (PBN) training during an integrated or a modular course, to the level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to be granted PBN privileges as an endorsement to their instrument rating (“IR”)

BENEFITS

  • PBN Theoretical Knowledge Instruction Syllabus (8hours)
  • PBN Simulator Training (3 hours

Next Intake

Jan 2025
Flexible

Duration

2 weeks
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Advanced Upset Prevention Recovery

The aim of the UPRT course is to provide flight crew with the required competencies to both prevent and to recover from situations in which an aeroplane unintentionally exceeds the parameters for line operation or training (aeroplane upsets).

BENEFITS

  • Exercises at critical low air speeds
  • Recognition and recovery from incipient and full stall events in take-off
  • Clean and landing configurations
  • Identify and recover from:
    • Nose high at various bank angles
    • Nose low at various bank angles
    • Spiral Dives
    • Stall events

Next Intake

Flexible

Duration

3 days
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