JCAB Flight Training

Upon arrival trainees attend approximately one month of ground school in preparation for flight training. Typical subjects include Aviation English, Weather, Federal Aviation Regulations, ATC Communications, Flight Procedures and Aircraft Systems.

As part of their preparation for flight training, trainees are required to complete Computer Based Training programs developed by IFTA. Trainees can also review previously covered material.

The JCAB pilot training program consists of approximately 260 hours of flight training conducted over a period of 14 months. Major milestones in this training include the first solo at around 22 hours, a US Private Certificate at 80 hours, a JCAB Commercial Single Engine Certificate at 160 hours, and finally a JCAB Commercial Multiengine Instrument Certificate at 260 hours.

Trainees are exposed to a variety of airspace and airports, ranging from local non-controlled fields to major metropolitan airports.