cost to become a pilot in Kenya
- Private Pilot License (PPL) – 700,000 Kshs
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) – 2,500,000 Kshs
- Instrument Rating (IR) – 1,000,000 Kshs
- Multi-Engine Rating – 800,000 Kshs
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) – 5,000,000 Kshs
Becoming a pilot is a dream shared by many individuals who are captivated by flying high in the skies. However, the journey to becoming a full pilot is not only exciting but also involves a good amount of money. In this article, we’ll explore the costs of training being a pilot form the PPL stage, to eventually becoming a Boeing pilot for Kenya Airways or any other airline
Cost of Studying Private Pilot License (PPL) in Kenya.
The first step towards a career as a pilot in Kenya is obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL). It is the foundation for all of your future flying. This certificate will allow you to fly anywhere in Kenya in a single-engine airplane under visual flight conditions with your family and friends as passengers.
Requirements to study Private Pilot License PPL
- KCSE mean grade C or equivalent Certificate with minimum of C +.
- Age 17 years and Above
- Valid Medical Certificate.
- National ID or Passport.
- Admission fee of Kshs. 3,000.
- Tituion fees of around 700,000 Kshs
Best College to Study PPL in Kenya is West rift aviation College located in Wilson Airport.
Cost of studying Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
This stage entails advanced flight training, The CPL Certificate is the ‘professional flying career’ . During this course you learn about the privileges and limitations you have as a Commercial Pilot, and receive in depth training in the systems and operations of your aircraft. You will learn to operate your aircraft to its maximum capabilities in high performance maneuvers and achieve a new level mastery and safety. The Commercil Pilot License cost around 2.5 Million Kenya Shillings
Best College to study Commercial Pilot License in Kenya is westrift Aviation College
Require
Instrument Rating
Instrument rating refers to the qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under various weather conditions and for commercial airlines . It requires additional training hours and more flight hours of about 40 and instruction beyond what is required for a Private Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot certificate, including rules and procedures specific to instrument flying, additional instruction in meteorology, and more intensive training in flight solely by reference to instruments.
The cost to study Instrument Rating in Kneya is around 1,000, 000 Kshs and you should have atleast 40 flight hours flying
Multi-Engine Rating
A Multi Engine Rating is a pilot rating that qualifies you to fly as pilot of any aircraft with more than one engine. It is a necessary pilot certification add-on for any aspiring pilot to advance to the airlines, or to increase their overall marketability in the aviation workforce. the cost to study this course is around 800,000 KES
Cost of Studing Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is the highest level of aircraft pilot certificate in Kenya and Globally. to qualify for this certification a Pilots must hold an ATPL before they can be pilot in command on an aircraft with 9 or more passenger seats. The cost of studying this Certification is around 5,000,00 KES