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Fly Fofa: Training Opportunities for Unemployed Youth 2025
Fly Fofa Aviation Training is offering training opportunities for unemployed youth. The program is aimed at Gauteng Province candidates and provides a full-time training experience that includes accommodation and a monthly stipend.
The following training programs are open for applications:
Advanced Pilot Training
Overview: This training program is designed to help commercial pilot students build their flight hours for enhanced employment opportunities. After completion, students will have increased chances of finding a job in the aviation industry. All flying hours will be scheduled and monitored, utilizing single-engine aircrafts for training.
Duration: 24 months (including accommodation and monthly stipend)
Requirements:
- Must be South African
- Must not be older than 25 years of age
- Must reside in Gauteng Province
- Must have a valid Commercial Pilot License
- Must have a valid Medical Certificate
Initial Cabin Crew Training
Overview: This program prepares flight attendants for dynamic roles in the aviation industry. It covers all theoretical, practical elements, and SACAA exams, leading to a Cabin Crew License that opens up employment opportunities with local and international airlines.
Duration: 12 weeks (full-time, including accommodation and monthly stipend)
Requirements:
- Must be South African
- Minimum age of 18 years and maximum of 23 years
- Must reside in Gauteng Province
- Must have completed Grade 12
- Must have obtained Level 5 in English
- Must be willing to undergo an Aviation Medical Examination
- Minimum height of 1.6m
- Highly motivated, safety-oriented, and culturally sensitive
Remote Pilot (Drone) Certificate
Overview: This comprehensive course prepares students to become certified drone pilots. It includes drone regulations, safe flying practices, and hands-on experience flying drones in a safe environment. Successful completion leads to a Remote Pilot Certificate.
Duration: 12 weeks (full-time, including accommodation and monthly stipend)
Requirements:
- Must be South African
- Age range of 18 to 23 years
- Must reside in Gauteng
- Must have completed Grade 12
- Must have obtained Level 5 in English
- Must have Level 4 in Mathematics & Level 5 in Mathematical Literacy
- Open to people living with disabilities
- Must be willing to undergo an Aviation Medical Examination
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask and good hand-eye coordination
- Safety-oriented and culturally sensitive
Private to Commercial Pilot License
Overview: This training program enables learners to transition from a Private Pilot License to a Commercial Pilot License through Night Rating, hour building, and Instrument Rating. Completion leads to obtaining a Commercial Pilot License, essential for flying commercial aircraft.
Duration: 24 months (including accommodation and monthly stipend)
Requirements:
- Must be South African
- Age range of 17 to 23 years
- Must reside in Gauteng
- Must have completed Grade 12
- Must have Level 5 in English and Mathematics; Physical Science is advantageous
- Must qualify for a Class II Aviation Medical
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to multitask and good hand-eye coordination
- Safety-oriented and culturally sensitive