AIA-PAC

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Years of Experience

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About Us

We are a corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines under Asian Institute of Aviation – Planters Aviation Corporation or AIA-PAC with SEC registry number CS201204715.

AIA-PAC as a premier flight training school is responding to the challenge of producing world–class, professional pilots. We are an Approved Training Organization duly certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) with License Number: 2015-01, and our curriculum aptly meets global standards:

  • those required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
  • the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
  • and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

AIA-PAC is also an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) with License Number 114-12, duly certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to inspect, maintain and repair aircraft airframes, power plants and propellers.

As one of the most reputable maintenance organizations in the Philippines, AIA-PAC houses factory-trained aircraft mechanics and is relied on by general aviation companies and individual operators for their aircrafts’ periodical check, repairs and engine overhauls.

AIA-PAC, as a Fixed Base Operation (FBO), offers local and international 24/7 flight support services such as facilitation of overflight and landing permissions for ad-hoc and scheduled flight operators.

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Our History

AIA-PAC is majority-owned by Planters Products Inc. (PPI), a well-established Philippine company operating for over 50 years now. PPI’s roots go way back 1963, as a multinational corporation called Esso Standard Fertilizer and Agricultural Chemical Company. In 1970, it was purchased by the country’s largest cooperative of sugar planters, the Sugar Producers Cooperative Marketing Association, and renamed Planters Products, Inc. Aside from PPI’s significant contribution to Philippine agriculture, the company also owns aircrafts and leases a hangar in the Manila General Aviation Area. This infusion assures our clients’ well-founded confidence in a professional, reliable and strong organization.

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Our Mission

We are committed towards the enhancement of the typical aviation training system provided in the region, to providing a climate that facilitates the highest academic standards, skill achievement and knowledge discovery. We believe training is our craft; our commitment to excellence the difference.

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Our Vision

AIA-PAC aims to be the benchmark of an integrated Ab Initio Pilot Training Program in the Asia Pacific, the region’s source for innovation and world-class excellence.

AIA-PAC Highlights

Why Choose AIA-PAC?

We handle whatever worries there may be so you need not worry.

At AIA-PAC, we strive to figure out the details involved in jumpstarting your career in aviation. We ease out the hardest steps in every future pilot's journey by designing our programs to be fun, interactive and enjoyable (even for those who label themselves as having zero-knowledge in aviation).

Our commitment to excellence and quality of training led us to acquire and utilize state of the art equipment, facilities and an environment conducive to learning. We pride ourselves in being a leading choice in today's market.

  • We utilize all Cessna 172 for Single-Engine Flight Training
  • We are the first in Asia to utilize a Red Bird MCX full-motion simulator, rated Level 6 by the CAAP -- the highest rating possible for a flight training device
  • We have been awarded by the CAAP on 10 March 2020, in recognition of having no accidents for the past 5 years (January 2015 to December 2019)
  • We are relied upon by different operators to repair and maintain their aircrafts
  • Our training facility is located in an international airport
  • We are an Approved Foreign Training Organization in several countries, which allows us to accept international students. Most of our graduates come from Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, among others

Fly High, Faster

Our Fleet

Cessna 172

A four-seater aircraft trusted by pilots all around the globe for decades. Most successful airline pilots worldwide started with this easy-to-fly, sturdy, reliable and nice-looking aircraft. Other schools use this aircraft as advanced equipment. At AIA-PAC, this is but the first aircraft students will handle for their basic, Single-Engine Training.

Piper Seneca

An American Twin-Engine aircraft powered by Lycoming engines. For the Multi-Engine advanced stage of flight training, AIA-PAC students are trained on this 6-seater higher power aircraft.

Simulator

AIA-PAC’s flight simulator is the top of the line of the Red Bird Simulator family. It has three (3) axis full-motion with a flight control realism feature. The MCX is a dual yoke that is geared towards Crew Resource Management (CRM) and two pilot cockpit training. With features like 200 degrees visuals, a fully enclosed cockpit, quick-change configurations, scenario-based training compatibility and an electric motion platform, our MCX simulator serves up a level of realism that is unavailable in other training devices on the market. It is FAA approved and rated level 6 by the CAA Philippines, the highest rating an authority could ever give for a flight training device.

AIA-PAC's Foundation of Excellence

Our Team

Capt. Giovanni Jose Ruste

Head of Training

Capt. Enrique Dela Cruz, Jr.

Chief Flight Instructor

Capt. Kane Joseph Pamaong

Chief Ground Instructor

Capt. Jia Ming Lim

Senior Ground & Flight Instructor

Capt. Htet Naung Lin

Ground & Flight Instructor

Isidro Fuertes

Approved Maintenance Organization Head

Engr. Ben Felix Penaga

Director for Quality Assurance

A Place To Grow

Our Location

The Subic Bay Flight Training Center

AIA-PAC is strategically located in a superb training environment, with vast airspace for flight training. The AIA-PAC Flight Training Facility is situated in Subic Bay International Airport, inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The Subic Bay International Airport is a full instrument rated airport capable for precision and non-precision approaches. Subic is a Class C Airspace, uniquely embedded with Class B, D and E airspaces, suitable for flight training for both Visual and Instrument Flight Rule conditions. The close proximity of Subic airspace with the adjacent Manila and Clark International Airport airspaces provides our trainees quality exposure to international airline environment.

The prime training facility of AIA-PAC is accessible by land from any point in Luzon via superhighways. The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the 94-kilometer Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) provide a convenient and pleasant drive, with an estimated travel time of only 2-3 hours from Metro Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

Subic Bay, Philippines

AIA-PAC students are billeted with its partner hotel on a twin-sharing hotel room complete with hot and cold shower, airconditioning, television with cable, and study desk. Accomodation is in a serene, uphill area of Subic Bay that is only around 1.2 km from the AIA-PAC Flight Training Center. Students can enjoy the scenic and peaceful environment.

Subic Bay was developed by the United States and used to be the home of their naval fleet in the Pacific. Today, it is a top destination for both local and international tourists. Nice beaches, watersports (jet-ski, banana boat, kayak, diving, etc), historical spots, zoo safari, ocean adventure, football field, karting, numerous hotels, fine international food selection and yacht club are just some of Subic Bay's attractions. As a Freeport Zone, it has various Duty-Free shops, some of which are but 5-15 minutes away from our Training Facility. The secure and peaceful environment of Subic Bay enhances further the learning experience of our students.

The Makati Office

Located at the heart of the Philippines' Central Business District, this serves as AIA-PAC's Executive Offices, Registrar, Finance and Marketing Offices, and our Liaising Office with the CAAP.

Dream Today, Fly Tomorrow

A Professional Pilot's Typical Career Path

Our Pilot Courses

Step One: Enroll With Us

Ab Initio: PPL, CPL, ME, IR (approximately 14-month program)

A unique package offered by the school designed to help aspirants obtain a Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating, the basic and complete license needed by a student to jumpstart his/her professional airline pilot career. The package includes all the necessary documentation the student would need within the duration of the course.

Private Pilot License Course (PPL)

A PPL is the first license that must be obtained by the aspiring student to advance to his/her next pilot career. The PPL Course comprises approximately 120 hours of classroom studies, 5 hours of flight simulator and 41 hours of Single-Engine Flight Training. A PPL allows one to fly non-commercial flights such as flights with family or friends.

Commercial Pilot License Course (CPL, IR)

CPL is the most important license requirement for pilots imposed by the airlines or private flight operators on cargo or passenger flights. The CPL course comprises approximately 120 hours of classroom studies, and a minimum 109 hours of flight training on top of the 41 hours gained during PPL Training. CPL holders are allowed to work in an airline or private company thereby gaining additional training on larger and more complex aircraft such as Boeings and Airbuses.

Multi-Engine Rating Course (ME)

Like the IR, ME is not a license but a type of qualification that is also stamped on the license of a CPL holder. During the PPL to CPL stage, students are usually taught to fly single engine aircrafts; but on the ME training, students are taught to fly aircrafts with two engines. This is very important as almost 100% of airlines use two or more engine aircrafts.

Airline Transport Pilot License Course (Frozen ATPL)

This classroom-based course prepares the student to pass all the required exams to be issued an ATPL, which is the highest level of aircraft pilot certification.

Flight Instructor Course (FI)

Open for PPL or CPL holders who would like to impart their knowledge and skills to aspiring pilots. An FI license holder can work as an FI at any school for pilots thereby allowing him to build-up flying hours and experience, and giving him/her an edge when applying in an airline.

Find the Best Package For You

Course Pricing

Step 1: Non-Professional License

Private Pilot (PPL)

  • USD $ 14,000.00 ++
  • 3-5 months
  • 120 hours ground school
  • 5 hours flight simulator
  • 41 hours flight training
  • Can pilot commercial flights
  • Can pilot under Instrument Flight Rules
  • Can pilot aircraft with 2 engines
  • Ready to take all required exams for ATPL issuance
  • Licensed to teach at any flight school

Step 2: Professional License

Commercial Pilot (CPL, IR)

  • USD $ 31,000.00 ++
  • 6-8 months
  • 120 hours ground school
  • 30 hours flight simulator
  • 109 hours flight training
  • Can pilot commercial flights
  • Can pilot under Instrument Flight Rules
  • Can pilot aircraft with 2 engines
  • Ready to take all required exams for ATPL issuance
  • Licensed to teach at any flight school

Or avail of the complete package

Ab Initio: PPL, CPL, ME, IR

  • USD $ 51,000.00 ++
  • 10-14 months
  • 267 hours ground school
  • 45 hours flight simulator
  • 163 hours flight training
  • Can pilot commercial flights
  • Can pilot under Instrument Flight Rules
  • Can pilot aircraft with 2 engines
  • Ready to take all required exams for ATPL issuance
  • Licensed to teach at any flight school
Advanced

For CPL Holders

Multi-Engine Rating (ME)

  • USD $ 7,000.00 ++
  • 2-3 months
  • 27 hours ground school
  • 10 hours flight simulator
  • 13 hours flight training
  • Can pilot aircraft with 2 engines
Advanced

For CPL holders

Airline Transport Pilot License (Frozen ATPL)

  • USD $ 4,000.00 ++
  • 2-3 months
  • 400 hours ground school
  • Ready to take all required exams for ATPL issuance
Advanced

For PPL/CPL holders

Flight Instructor (FI)

  • USD $ 14,000.00 ++
  • 3-4 months
  • 50 hours ground school
  • 50 hours flight training
  • Licensed to teach at any flight school

After Graduation

Step Two: Gain More Flying Experience

200-500 flying hours equals a better chance of landing an interview with an airline company. Flying small aircraft such as Cessnas is ideal at this point in a pilot's career.

  • Guide fledgling aviators by teaching them how to fly and preparing them for the examinations required to earn their licenses and ratings.

  • Provide a necessary service to individual customers or small groups. This often means transporting corporate executives to business meetings, or taking tourists on excursions.

  • Play a vital role in the global economy. With online shopping increasingly becoming standard, air cargo operations are surging to respond to calls of making products more readily available to customers.

Be an Apprentice at AIA-PAC

AIA-PAC grants FREE training to its Ab Initio graduates through its Flight Instructors Apprenticeship Program. After completing the course and obtaining the FI license, graduates will have the opportunity to work at AIA-PAC as Flight Instructor.

An AIA-PAC Flight Instructor accumulates flying hours on his/her log book, thereby obtaining the necessary experience that most airlines require. This is on top of the basic monthly salary and per hour productivity pay an FI enjoys.

A Pilot's Dream Career

Step Three: Be An Airline Captain

Rising global demand for air travel is creating a shortage of airline pilots. According to industry projections, more than 550,000 new airline pilots will be needed by 2034.

  • Fly small to medium type aircraft such as ATRs. At this stage you may need your airline's sponsorship for additional training on your airline's specific aircraft, or invest for self-advancement.

  • Fly medium-build (narrow-bodied) aircraft such as Boeing 737 and Airbus 320.

  • A pilot's dream come true. Take command of your own assigned aircraft. Fly large to extra large (wide-bodied) aircraft such as Boeing 777 and Airbus 380.

A few airlines where our graduates work

Endless Possibilities

Other Careers in Aviation

If it's the mechanics of flight and the inner workings of an aircraft that thrill you, there's a job for you in aviation. Here are some of the most in-demand jobs in the field, as described by James Wynbrandt of flyingmag.com:

  • Aviation maintenance technicians maintain, service, repair and overhaul airframes, power plants, avionics and aircraft instruments. Boeing projects 600,000 AMTs will be needed by the airline industry alone over the next two decades. Some 170 educational institutions offer two-year or four-year training programs qualifying graduates for FAA airframe and power-plant certification, the gateway to top AMT jobs. Military experience can also count toward certification. Those with airframe and power-plant certification and four-year degrees typically earn more.

  • Government aviation safety inspectors ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of aviation facilities, operations, programs and aircraft. Additionally, FAA safety inspectors certify pilots and flight instructors, and National Transportation Safety Board inspectors examine accidents. Airlines, maintenance centers and other aviation businesses also employ safety inspectors, as well as aircraft inspectors, who perform similar services. A wave of retirements of government inspectors, combined with an increasing emphasis on aviation safety initiatives in the private sector (SMS, IS-BAO, etc.), is creating high demand for these safety specialists. Aviation safety inspector positions typically require prior experience as a professional pilot or maintenance technician.

  • With Wi-Fi and connectivity solutions becoming standard equipment on commercial and business aircraft, the aviation industry needs experts in onboard networking, satcom and Internet systems. Aero IT specialists install, troubleshoot, repair and service onboard connectivity and communication systems. In 2015, the first industry certification standard for these professionals, the AeroIT certification, was approved. Employment in this field is expected to grow 12 percent over the next decade. Training as either an AMT or IT technician provides the background needed to become an aero IT specialist.

Engr. Ben Felix Penaga

Director for Quality Assurance

Success in aviation parlance is synonymous with safety - safety of students, of pilots,
and of all the surroundings affected by the flight operations. Since safety and reliability is our primary consideration,
AIA-PAC has invested in keeping a pool of factory-trained, licensed mechanics.

Capt. Lucian Carlo Aquino

now with Philippine Airlines

AIA-PAC has provided me with all of the necessary skills and experience to become a globally competitive pilot.
I am now leaving this prestigious institution that trained me from student pilot up to flight instructor.
I will forever be grateful to AIA-PAC and will continue to endorse it for I am a proud graduate.

Kyaw Zaww Hein

Student

AIA-PAC has helped me overcome my difficulties, gain confidence as a pilot and achieve necessary objectives with provisions of the most knowledgeable yet thrilling survival training programs. I have had the best experiences with the help of the skillful and internationally standardized instructors who are very genuine towards the students.

From The Classroom To The Skies

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  • People
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Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Cheers on your Graduation Ceremony
held March 10, 2020 at Buena Casa
Hotel, Subic

Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Cheers on your Graduation Ceremony
held March 10, 2020 at Buena Casa
Hotel, Subic

Spotted: Ai-Ai Delas Alas

All smiles from Ai-Ai and family for
AIA-PAC's new graduate, Gerald Sibayan

Fly High with Diether Ocampo

Check out his AIA-PAC journey
in our Videos section

Spotted: Rhian Ramos

It seems she likes our Cessnas as much
as we do!

Safety First, Always

Flu masks and face shields on! To
ensure everyone's safety from Covid-19

Safety First, Always

Flu masks and face shields on! To
ensure everyone's safety from Covid-19

AIA-PAC at PATTS School Fair

Giving students a glimpse what a pilot
faces, through flight simulation

AIA-PAC at PATTS School Fair

Giving students a glimpse what a pilot
faces, through flight simulation

Our Hangar

Well-maintained home of our fleet and
trusted site by many companies for
their aircrafts' maintenance

A Few of Our Planes

Always in tiptop shape, as we
take pride in being an Approved
Maintenance Organization

Cessna in Flight

Curious as to how it feels to be up
there? You only have to wait for basic
training to handle one of these

Posing With Piper

Looking good at golden hour with Piper
Seneca.

Inside the Red Bird MCX

Get ready for the most advanced
simulator training experience

A Typical AIA-PAC Classroom

We provide an environment that is
conducive to learning

A Student Pilot's View

Green, green, green! The view never
gets old from way up in your plane

Subic Bay at Night

Just one of the many chill places where
students can unwind on weekends

Our Story in Action

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How To Enroll

Step 1: Requirements

Prepare clear, scanned copies of the following documents:

1.) Filled-out Application Form
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2.) Passport (the side with the photo)

3.) Most recent academic documents (Transcript of Records)

Step 2: Submit

Email us at:
inquiry@aia-pac.com
Subject:
STUDENT APPLICATION
Attach:
All required documents from Step 1
One of our representatives will then be in touch with you soon. If you are not residing in the Philippines, we may direct or refer you to our Authorized Partners / Agents in your country.

Step 3: Acceptance Letter

An acceptance letter will be emailed to qualified applicants.

Step 4: Payment

Payment schedule will be stated in the acceptance letter.

Step 5: Book Your Flight

If you are not a resident of the Philippines, you may book your flight ticket on any airline bound for Manila upon receipt of the acceptance letter.

After booking, email a copy of your flight itinerary to us so we can arrange a transport service for you from the airport.

Step 6: Welcome to AIA-PAC!

Formal registration, orientation and signing of training agreement will be done at our Makati office.

For non-residents of the Philippines, a representative from our school will gladly welcome you at the Manila airport and take you to Makati.

Everything You Need To Know

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Subic Flight Training Center

Room 2-A, Boton Administration Building
Argonaut Highway, Boton Area
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Philippines 2222

Makati Corporate Office

4/F Planters Products Bldg.
109 Esteban St.
Legaspi Village, Makati City
Philippines 1229

Call Our Flight Training Center

(+6347) 250 2066

Call Our Corporate Office

(+632) 8818 2332 local 131

Email Us

inquiry@aia-pac.com