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43 Air School

Transforming Aspiring Aviators into Top Professionals

Based in South Africa, 43 Air School is an Airline Pilot Training academy specializing in Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). During your training, you will obtain an integrated Commercial Pilot’s License with experience in day/night/cross country flying on simplex and complex single engine aircraft.

Transforming Aspiring Aviators into Top Professionals

43 Air School is an Airline Pilot Training academy specializing in Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). During your training, you will obtain an integrated Commercial Pilot’s License with experience in day/night/cross country flying on simplex and complex single engine aircraft.

About 43 Air School

43 Air School was built for the purpose of providing an Air Observer School for the Royal Air Force/South African Air Force during World War II. It came into existence on 11 November 1940 and trained over 2000 navigators, bombardiers, and gunners for the allied forces. The school was shut down on 15 September 1946. In 1988, the new 43 Air school was established and commenced training with 11 trainee pilots. In 2000, the school was awarded its first airline contract. The school has trained over 6000 pilots who fly for airlines worldwide and hold key positions in many of them.
43 Air School was built for the purpose of providing an Air Observer School for the Royal Air Force/South African Air Force during World War II. It came into existence on 11 November 1940 and trained over 2000 navigators, bombardiers, and gunners for the allied forces. The school was shut down on 15 September 1946. In 1988, the new 43 Air school was established and commenced training with 11 trainee pilots. In 2000, the school was awarded its first airline contract. The school has trained over 6000 pilots who fly for airlines worldwide and hold key positions in many of them.
About 43 Air School
campus

The Campus

43 Air school has a 50-acre self-contained in resident campus with many top-notch facilities. Everything is a walk away. The key features of the campus are :
  • Secure campus
  • Fully equipped gym
  • Tennis, basketball, and cricket oval
  • Crew shop
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming pool

Accommodations

Student accommodations are available in shared or private and comprise of the following facilities:
  • Individual safes
  • Daily housekeeping and laundry services (included)
  • Indian vegetarian meals option
  • Solar powered green accommodations
Accomodation
Port Alfred

Port Alfred - For our Students to Unwind

Port Alfred, a picturesque coastal town, is a premier summer tourist destination renowned for its Blue Flag beaches and accessible wildlife safaris. At Garuda Aviation, we emphasize the importance of a healthy balance between academic pursuits and relaxation. We encourage our students to embrace this ethos by taking time to rejuvenate with friends and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that Port Alfred offers

43 Air School and IndiGo

Team Garuda established the relationship with 43 Air School in 2019 and has trained over 100 IndiGo cadet pilots together. The school was introduced to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program by team Garuda and has achieved over 90% success in training even through the trying times of COVID-19.

43 Air School and IndiGo

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