For pilots, the sky is not the limit
The profession of aircraft piloting is unique in the world because the sun is always shining even when only the clouds are visible from the ground.In the Aircraft Piloting curriculum, students specialise as either an airplane or helicopter pilot.
Students apply for Aircraft Piloting curriculum and choose the specialisation during the second year.
This curriculum is taught exclusively in Estonian in a form of daytime studies.
The study period is 4 years, and if one studies full-time, the study is free.
We welcome foreign students through Erasmus+ programme or to study in our international programmes.
The students of the Aircraft Piloting curriculum receive a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) along with the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theoretical competency, and a degree in higher education. Once graduated, they:
- have a comprehensive understanding of the instruments and navigation devices on board;
- serve as radio operators for communication with air traffic controllers;
- can assess upcoming weather conditions and know how to make necessary fuel calculations;
- are skilled in teamwork since, in addition to managing the aircraft, they also need to lead the onboard crew.
What is necessary to apply?
We only take into account the results of Estonian state exams. The required results cannot be replaced by foreign exam results. We also consider state exams in mathematics or physics taken before 2014.
English language skills must correspond to at least level B2 defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language skills.
About the studies
For flight training,
single-engine aircraft Cessna 152 and Cessna 172, as well as the
twin-engine aircraft Piper PA-31 Navajo, are used. For helicopter flight training, a two-seat Robinson R22 helicopter is used.
In the helicopter piloting specialization, students complete 165 hours (incl. 40 hours on the simulator), and in the aircraft piloting specialization, 215 hours (incl. 55 hours on the simulator) of flight training.
Estonian Aviation Academy has a very good student and lecturer ratio (9.6 students per lecturer), which enables us to provide personal and higher-quality teaching in a friendly environment.
Our campus is situated next to Tartu Airport, you can have a closer look by clicking on our virtual tour.
Additionally, after completing the studies, the alumnus can continue their education at the master's level in other universities both in Estonia and abroad.
Over 1000 alumni have graduated from the academy, many of whom are now pilots with well-regarded airlines, top-level engineers, airline executives in airports, airlines, and government agencies.
Today, the graduates are shaping the future of aviation both in Estonia and abroad.
The future of aviation starts here!
