Before I join a flight school, which aviation authorities should have approved it, counsellor?
A flight school should be approved by a recognised aviation authority. The approval type is country-specific: FAA Part 141 in the United States, EASA ATO in Europe, CASA Part 141 or 142 in Australia and CAAS in Singapore. Confirm the approval before you pay any fees.
Before you join, make sure your flight school is approved by a recognised aviation authority. Examples include the FAA for the United States, EASA for Europe, CASA for Australia and CAAS for Singapore. The approval type is country-specific, such as FAA Part 141, EASA ATO or CASA Part 141/142, so pick the one that matches the country where you plan to train.
Recognised aviation authorities
| Authority | Region |
|---|---|
| FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) | United States (Part 141) |
| EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) | Europe (Approved Training Organisation, ATO) |
| CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) | Australia (Part 141/142) |
| CAAS (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) | Singapore |
Other checks before you join
- Your goal: structured CPL or ATPL training suits a commercial pilot career, while a local club may suit recreational flying
- Modern aircraft, simulators and well-maintained facilities
- Certified flight instructors with commercial flying experience
- Total costs, including flight training, aircraft rental, simulators and living expenses
My Advice
Verify approval directly with the authority's own listings and ask the school to show it in writing. Then compare costs and instructors, because approval is the minimum standard rather than the only thing that matters.
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