The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has released a list of approved flying schools and aviation training courses across the country, for aspiring pilots to know the accredited training institutions. The list has 16 Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) offering specialized aviation programs from Private Pilot Licenses (PPL) to Flight Operations Officer (FOO) certifications.
These institutions are located in major aviation hubs including Nairobi, Malindi, Mombasa, Nanyuki and Nyeri, with Wilson Airport as the central training base.
List of KCAA-Approved Aviation Training Schools in Kenya (2025)
1. East African School of Aviation
Old Airport Road, Embakasi
Courses Offered:
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
- Air Traffic Control (ATC)
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence (AMEL)
2. Kenya School of Flying
Wilson Airport, Malindi Airport, Orly Airpark
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL, ATPL
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Flight Instructor Rating (FIR)
3. Flight Training Centre
Wilson Airport, Nyaribo Airstrip, Mombasa Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL, ATPL
- Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating
- FIR
4. Ninety Nines Flying School
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Instrument Rating
- FIR
- FOO
5. Proactive Air Services
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
- Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating
6. Kenya Aeronautical College Flying School
Wilson Airport, Malindi Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
- ME-IR (Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating)
- FOO
7. Aerosafe African Consultants
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
8. Nairobi Flight Training
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL, ATPL
- Instrument Rating
9. Westrift Aviation Ltd
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL, ATPL
- IR, FOO, FIR
10. Capital Connect Aviation Supplies
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
- FOO
- IR
11. Pegasus Flyers (EA) Ltd
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
12. KQ Pride Centre
Kenya Airways HQ, Embakasi
Courses Offered:
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
13. Think Aviation Training
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
14. Flitestar Academy
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
- Single-Engine IR (SE-IR)
- FIR
- FOO
15. Mount Kenya Flight School
Location not specified
Courses Offered:
- PPL, CPL
16. Global Quality and Safety Solutions Ltd
Wilson Airport
Courses Offered:
- Flight Operations Officer (FOO)
Important Note from KCAA
Only the institutions listed above are currently approved to offer aviation training in Kenya. These ATOs have been vetted for safety, instructional quality and infrastructure standards. Students are advised to avoid unlicensed aviation training centers as their certifications may not be recognized locally or internationally.
Courses
- PPL (Private Pilot Licence): Entry level pilot certification
- CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence): To fly for pay
- ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence): Advanced qualification for airline captains
- IR (Instrument Rating): To fly in poor visibility
- FIR (Flight Instructor Rating): To train student pilots
- FOO (Flight Operations Officer): Certification in flight planning and dispatch operations
- ME-IR (Multi-Engine + Instrument Rating): For complex aircraft operations
What to do next for aspiring pilots?
Contact individual flying schools directly
Verify entry requirements and course duration
Review tuition and payment options
Confirm licensing status with KCAA if unsure
Beware of unregistered institutions
This comes as KCAA cracks down on unregistered colleges and universities. Students are reminded that only KCAA recognized aviation schools can offer credible pilot training in Kenya.