All Aviation courses in Kenya, schools, & requirements

In this article, we will turn ,the spotlight on aviation courses in Kenya, schools, and their requirements.

Without a doubt, aircraft piloting and cabin crew are the most popular aviation courses in Kenya BUT there are more courses you can pursue in the aviation industry.

These include aeronautical engineering, air traffic control, aviation management, and other specialized courses such as flight dispatch.

In this article, we will explore your career options in the Kenyan aviation industry, admission requirements, and colleges to enrol in. Let’s get to it.

Pilot training (Requirements and schools)

Pilot training is the most popular course in Kenya and the most intense. The course starts with a Private pilot license which takes 4 to 6 months to complete. With the course, you can fly and operate small aircraft.

To fly commercial aircraft, you must undergo a Commercial Pilot Licence training which takes 8 to 12 months to complete.

Entry Requirements for Private Pilot License Training

To enrol for a Private Pilot License Certification course in Kenya, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. At least C plain in KCSE.
  2. C plain or above in maths, English, geography and any science subject.
  3. Must Be at least 17 years of age.
  4. Must Be proficient in English.
  5. Must hold a KCAA class two medical certificate.

Commercial pilot license certification course requirements

One of the requirements for a Commercial Pilot License is to be a holder of a Private Pilot License acquired locally OR from foreign flight schools.

Other requirements are:

  1. Must be 18 years of age.
  2. Be proficient in English.
  3. Must be a holder of a KCAA class one medical certificate.

Diploma and certificate in airport operations requirements

This course covers everything that happens in an airport environment such as navigation, metrology, radio communication and more.

The entry requirement for a diploma in airport operations is a KCSE mean grade of C minus and D plain for a certificate.

Course modules

The course covers the following units:

  1. Air navigation
  2. Air traffic management
  3. Aviation Meteorology
  4. Radio communication
  5. Principles of flight
  6. Schedule performance
  7. Airlaw & civil aviation regulations
  8. Flight planning and monitoring Dangerous goods regulations
  9. Aircraft load control and dispatch
  10. procedures
  11. Passenger & aircraft handling
  12. Birds management
  13. Occupational health and safety procedures Practical
  14. Airport safety management

IATA certificate in airline cabin crew

To become a certified cabin crew, you can enrol for an International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification right here in Kenya

The course takes approximately six months to complete at a cost of about KES 140, 000. Utalii College is licensed to offer the course by IATA.

Diploma and degree in Aeronautical engineering

We have covered in-depth the requirements for aeronautical engineering in Kenya and all schools offering the course. Make sure you check that out from the provided link.

After your degree or diploma, you will need to enrol for a certification course before you can repair, maintain, or inspect an aircraft.

Other Aviation courses in Kenya

  1. Diploma and certificate in aviation security.
  2. Diploma/certificate in air cargo.
  3. Bachelor of Science in aerospace science (Professional pilot, aviation security, and security logistics)

Moi University aviation courses and requirements

Private pilot licence

To enroll in this course, you need a KCSE mean grade of C plain with C plain in maths, English, geography, and any sciences.

Other requirements:

  1. Must Be at least 17 years of age.
  2. Must Be proficient in English.
  3. Must hold a KCAA class two medical certificate.

Commercial pilot licence

To be awarded a commercial pilot licence from Moi University, you have to meet the following requirements.

  1. Must be a holder of a valid Kenyan or foreign private pilot licence.
  2. Must be 18 years of age.
  3. Be proficient in English.
  4. Must be a holder of a KCAA class one medical certificate.

Bachelor of science in aerospace science (professional pilot option)

After successful completion of this degree program, graduates are awarded Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) as well as certificate in Instrument Rating (IR) offered by Kenya Civil Aviation authority.

Requirements:

  1. KCSE mean grade of C PLUS with C + in mathematics, physics, English and geography/chemistry OR be a holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with two Principals (Mathematics, Physics or Geography/chemistry) and one subsidiary with at least credit four in English at ‘O’ Level.
  2. Should fulfil the requirements for Kenya Civil Authority medical certificate for pilot licences.

Other specializations in BSc aerospace science are aviation security and aviation logistics.

Aviation courses in Kenya available through KUCCPS

  1. Diploma in airports operations offered at East Africa School of Aviation (KCSE Mean grade of C minus)
  2. Bachelor of Science in aviation management

Aviation schools in Kenya and courses offered

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) regulates aviation schools in Kenya, Aviation training, air navigation services, aviation safety, and security.

KCAA reviews flight schools offering aviation programs twice every year. Accredited institutions offer courses in Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot License, instrument rating, flight operations and dispatch, aircraft maintenance engineer license, flight instructors and cabin crews.

As of 2024, there are 24 flying schools offering various aviation courses in Kenya. The following is a list of all institutions. We shall later look at all courses offered in each institution.

Note that the aviation courses covered under each school are only courses accredited by KCAA. The institutions might be offering other courses accredited by other regulatory bodies or do not require accreditation.

Aviation school nameLocation
East African School of AviationOld Airport road, Embakasi
Kenya School of FlyingWilson Airport; Malindi Airport; Orly Airpark
Standards AviationWilson Airport
Flight Training CentreWilson Airport; Nyaribo Airstrip
Ninety Nines Flying SchoolWilson Airport
Proactive Air ServicesWilson Airport
Aerolink Flight Centre LtdWilson Airport
Skymax Aviation LtdWilson Airport; Malindi Airport
Aerosafe African ConsultantsWilson Airport
Nairobi Flight TrainingWilson Airport
Westrift Aviation LtdWilson Airport
Capital Connect Aviation SuppliesWilson Airport
Pegasus Flyers (EA) LtdWilson Airport
KQ Pride CentreKQ Headquarters, Embakasi
Think Aviation TrainingWilson Airport
Flitestar AcademyWilson Airport
Mt Kenya Flight school Nanyuki
Aviation schools in Kenya and locations

East Africa School of Aviation (KCAA accredited courses)

The East Africa School of aviation is accredited to offer the following courses:

  1. Flight Operations and Dispatch
  2. Aircraft Maintenance engineers license
  3. Air Traffic Control

Kenya School of Flying

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Airline Transport Pilots License
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument Rating
  • Flight Instructors Rating

Standards Aviation courses

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Airline Transport Pilots License
  • Flight Instructors Rating

Flight Training Centre

  • Private Pilots License (Airplane & Helicopter)
  • Commercial Pilots License (Airplane & Helicopter)
  • Airline Transport Pilots License
  • Flight Instructors Rating

Ninety-Nines Flying School

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument Rating
  • Flight Instructors Rating
  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Proactive Air Services

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument Rating

Aerolink Flight Centre Ltd

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument Rating

Skymax Aviation Ltd

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Aerosafe African Consultants

  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Nairobi Flight Training

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Airline Transport Pilots License
  • Instrument Rating

Westrift Aviation Ltd

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Airline Transport Pilots License
  • Instrument Rating
  • Flight Operations and Dispatch
  • Flight Instructors Rating

Capital Connect Aviation Supplies

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument Rating
  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Pegasus Flyers (EA) Ltd

  • Private Pilots License

KQ Pride Centre

  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Think Aviation Training

  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Flitestar Academy

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License
  • Flight Operations and Dispatch

Mt Kenya Flight School

  • Private Pilots License
  • Commercial Pilots License

Those are all accredited aviation schools in Kenya. KCAA reviews this list twice a year therefore we will update it in case of any changes.

Thats all on aviation courses in Kenya. Before you enrol in a course, ensure it’s certified by the relevant regulatory body otherwise you risk going unregistered after completing your course.

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23 Comments

  1. I finished kcse in the year 2023 I got mean grade of C constant. C- in mathematics,D in biology, D in history and D plus in English which course can I pursue?

  2. I scored a C- in the KCSE.
    I want to join the aviation schools.Which course can I take and how long will it take to complete?

  3. I am Collins omondi I scored c plain in KCSE in 2023 with c minus in maths, c minus in physics and plus in chemistry which course can I pursue in aviation college

  4. Am glad and appreciate for your services but I would like to know whether a Ugandan can be allowed to get a scholarship in one of the colleges mentioned