How to Become a Pilot

Training Program: Includes 90 hours of theoretical training and 45 hours of flight training (*)

Degree/Certificate:

• Private Pilot License – issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV)
• ICAO Aviation English Certificate, minimum Level 4 – issued by CAAV

Training Duration: 04 months

Training Location: Viet Flight Training School – Rach Gia Campus

(*) Vietnam Airlines requires 60 PPL flight hours

Training Program: 431 hours of theoretical instruction

Degree/Certificate: ATP theory certificate recognized by the CAAV

Training Duration: 5 months

Training Location: Bay Viet Pilot School – Ho Chi Minh City

After completing the basic pilot training program and obtaining the necessary certifications PPL, CPL, IR/ME, ATP, MCC, JET FAM, ICAO English level 4, students will proceed to the advanced training phase to meet the conditions for “official flight release” and become a First Officer.

Type Rating Training (*):

• Program: Training on simulators for aircraft types such as A320/321, B737, etc.
• Duration: Approximately 4 months
• Location: Type rating training center or Airline (depending on the airline’s policy)

Training at the Base and Flight Hour Accumulation (Base & IOE training):

• Program: Includes 150-200 flight hours on commercial aircraft such as A320/321, B737, etc.
• Duration: Approximately 4 months
• Location: Airline

Upon completing these courses, students will continue their advanced training phase to meet the conditions for “official flight release” and become a First Officer at the Airline.