Frequently asked questions

Egnatia Aviation Flight Training Academy is located at Amygdaleonas Airport, at Kavala city, Greece.

You can Kavala city by

• Plane, landing at Kavala International Airport
• by bus from Thessaloniki or Athens central bus stations
• by car via the national highway (called Egnatia as well!)

• Be 17 years old and above
• Be high school graduate
• Able to issue EASA Class 1 Medical certificate
• Pass Egnatia Aviation Selection Process

The Egnatia Aviation Selection Process aims to check the candidate’s trainability and employability. Parts of the process are, the Technical and English assessment, the Work-related behavior, Multi-tasking capability, Monitoring ability, Applied Numeracy and a personal Interview by a senior Instructor.

You need to pass an Aviation specific medical. The European (EASA) and UAE GCAA requirements are for a Class-1, for a Commercial license and Class-2, for a Private license. In each European country there are special Medical Centres and Doctors for these checks, which must be repeated at frequent intervals. Class-1 every year and Class-2 depends on your age. Moreover, there are several medical centers in the UAE for the issuance of a GCAA Class I or II medical.

Egnatia Aviation is an authorized satellite ELP (English Language Proficiency) center.

Scholarships are available through the Airline partners of the Academy, such as the Aegean cadet scheme.

Contact the admissions department to get familiar with the necessary details and procedure. The relevant email address is: courses@egnatia-aviation.com

Contact the admissions department to get familiar with the necessary details and procedure. The relevant email address is: courses@egnatia-aviation.com

Please check the following blog post https://egnatia-aviation.aero/aviation-courses-integrated-modular-which-one-to-choose/

EASA stands for the European license issued by a European Union Civil Aviation Authority member state. GCAA stands for the license issued by UAE Civil Aviation Authority with which you may apply for a job at a UAE based Airline operator.

226.2 hours

There is a serious Airline Pilot shortage at present, which is very good news for properly trained new pilots, with the correct attitude and non-technical skills such as Teamwork, Leadership and others. Provided that you fulfill the above and you are willing to work in other cities or countries, you should be able to find work within the first 6 months. Please note that there are no guarantees for a job by anybody, it is up to you to pass the airline selection.

Egnatia Aviation works closely with several Airline Operators which allows the direct recommendation for its graduates to attend the Airline selection process.

Egnatia Aviation offers students transportation to and from its accommodation and Training centers in accordance with the students training schedule. Convenient located, self-catering accommodation is offered to all students. All apartments are fully equipped for self-catering with all cooking utensils, bedlinen and washing facilities. Internet access and all bills are included in the price.

All non-European Union passport holders require a national visa type D. This type of Visa will also provide a residence permit. This VISA is issued by the Greek Embassy responsible for your passport’s issuing country or country of residence.

Yes it does, with Aegean, Olympic, Wizz Air and Iraqi Airways.

Nestled in the heart of Northeastern Greece, just a stone’s throw from the vibrant coastal city of Kavala, our airport offers more than just flights—it’s your gateway to an adventure-filled region! Imagine flying in from the skies and landing near stunning beaches, sleek yachts, world-class wineries, and even snowy slopes—all within a short distance. Whether you’re craving retail therapy, a day at the beach, a taste of local wines, or a thrilling ski trip, everything you need to explore is just moments away.

Kavala region is one of the safest in Europe, being the ideal place for airline pilot training.

19 months, including breaks and holidays.

Yes of course. It is a fact that at Egnatia Aviation cadets from 57 different nationalities have completed their training.

For a Commercial license, you can also follow a basic Integrated course, or if you must break the training time and/or cost, then you can follow the Modular route, which splits the training into Modules. Both options will require some additional training or hour building before you can pass the airline selection.

Yes 100% via your personal Admissions Officer.

This is an all-inclusive package, including theoretical and practical training, landing and handling fees, taxes, airport and examiner fees as well as training material and licensing expenses.

Split in 6 equal instalments

Split in instalments, based on the final selection of training packages.

A Diamond and Elixir fleet

4 fully owned Alsim simulators

There are 6-8 starting dates on an annual basis. For specific details please contact Admissions department at: courses@egnatia-aviation.com

Yes it does, either an ICAO to EASA or an ICAO to GCAA conversion course. Dual conversion is also available.

Yes you can, please contact Admissions department at: courses@egnatia-aviation.com

We will be more than happy to welcoming you at our premises. For a personalised visit please contact Admissions department at: courses@egnatia-aviation.com