The pilot's specialty is unique in the world, because not even the sky is the limit for them.
The study language of this programme is Estonian!
Who can I become?
In the speciality of Aircraft Piloting it is possible to specialize to become an aeroplane pilot or a helicopter pilot.
Pilot needs to know all the instruments and navigation equipment on aircraft board. Pilot communicates with air traffic controllers on the ground who provide pilots with the necessary information for landing, take-off and staying on the right course. Pilot also has to be a able to do teamwork because in addition to the airplane the pilot also manages the crew.
What do I learn?
The standard period of study is four years. During the first two years the main focus is on basic aviation studies and the last two years are devoted to acquiring the theoretical knowledge of piloting followed by flying training.
After successfully passing the theoretical knowledge examinations and rating flights the pilot-trainees receive the Commercial Pilot Licence/Instrument Rating (CPL(A)/IR).
What do I need to do for admission?
For admission the applicant's Estonian language skill level needs to be at least B2 by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Read more about admission rules in Estonian.
Foreign students can take part in the Erasmus+ programme. If You want to attend the Estonian Aviation Academy study exchange programme, read more about your options.
How and where do I learn?
In flying training the aircraft used are the single-engine Cessna-172 and the multi-engine Piper Navajo. For helicopter pilots, the new contemporary helicopter Robinson R22 is used for flying training.
Part of the flying training takes place on the computer based simulators (flight and navigation procedures and multi-crew cooperation trainer).
Estonian Aviation Academy offers professional higher education. The four-year programme of studies is carried out mainly in Estonian. For admission the applicant's Estonian language skill level needs to be at least B2 by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
What next?
The graduates in the speciality of Aircraft Piloting can find work in aviation companies both in Estonia and abroad, e.g. in Estonian Air Force, the Police and Border Guard Aviation Group, Nordica, the Estonian Civil Aviation Administration and in other companies.
The graduates in the speciality of Helicopter Piloting are employed by Estonian Air Force, the Police and Border Guard Aviation Group, Estonian Aviation Academy and by private companies.