In light of ongoing seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula, Keilir adminsitrative staff has reviewed and updated evacuation procedures for staff and students. This is done in compliance with the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
The course gives the pilot the rights to work in a multi-crew aircraft. The Multi-Crew Cooperation Course (MCC) consists of at least 25 hours of theory and 20 hours of flight training in a simulator in addition to extensive self-study, online CBT and supplementary materials.
The IATPL program requires no previous experience and takes 24 months from start to finish – ready to apply for the airlines. All training is conducted in English.
The Flight Instructor Certificate (FI) prepares you for the role as a flight instructor. During the course 8-12 week program you will learn how to prepare briefings and conduct practical sessions for flight training. The Flight Instructor Certificate is a good way to gain experience after you have finished your commercial pilot training, and it gives you the opportunity to refine your pilot skills.
Studying on the Commercial Pilots Course at Keilir is an exciting way to gain certification to pilot passenger aircraft anywhere in the world. Keilir teach in accordance with the EASA Part-FCL requirements and have approved teaching status from the Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration; furthermore, the course syllabus follows that given out by EASA in accordance with pan-European issuing directives for pilot licenses.
As a private pilot, you gain the privileges to fly on single engine airplanes, under visual conditions and with passengers, nonprofit, in all of the European countries. Private Pilot Licence holders have the option to attend Professional Pilot Courses also taught at Iceland Aviation Academy.
The professional staff, challenging environmental conditions along with flying the brand new fleet at a lower price than other flight schools made the choice easy for me.