SAFA is committed to building and developing a welcoming and inclusive community that will recognize the values of fellow students/members and which encourages the individual to strive to reach their full potential. Our admissions office will thoroughly and carefully consider the background of each applicant to explore how the individual may impact, and contribute to, the program and learning environment. All decisions regarding admissions will be based on a review of each application including, the individual's academic qualification, and results of the screening process, set by SAFA in accordance with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) standards. Occasionally the academy may receive more applications than available capacity on the pilot training program. Therefore applicants may not receive an offer or a training place, even if they meet the stated admissions criteria requirements. In these cases applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be considered for the next available program.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
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Admission Requirements
- All students pursuing admission to a SAFA course will have reached the age of 17 years prior to commencement of the intended course.
- All students applying for a professional pilot course at SAFA will have completed a minimum of a High School diploma or its’ equivalent.
- Qualifying for private courses will be determined based on the application and results of the screening test and interview.
- All students are required to function at a high level of proficiency in English Language to be eligible for admission on any SAFA course. Applicants can provide evidence of English Language Proficiency by obtaining results for either IELTS (Academic) with a minimum score of 6 or a TOEFL score of 550.
- To be eligible for admission, all applicants who meet the above entry criteria are also required to pass the SAFA screening test.
- All applicants who pass the screening test will then attend for a personal interview.
- All applicants must produce a medical fitness certificate issued by GACA or GACA authorized Medical Examiner to commence the course.
Application Process
We prefer applications to be completed online although application for admission can be made through any of the following methods:
- Online: Click here to access the online application form. Ensure that all required documents are uploaded. On correct submission of the form, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement.
- Email: Completed application forms along with all necessary documents can also be sent via email to admissions@saflightacademy.com.
- Direct Submission: Fully completed hard copy applications, along with all necessary documents can be submitted directly to the Admissions office at SAFA.
- Postal Mail: Accurately completed application forms, and all necessary documents can be delivered by secure post to: Admissions Office, Saudi Aviation Flight Academy, P.O. Address 305695, Riyadh 11361, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Screening Test & Interview
The screening test will include the below outlined program.
- Flight Grading: The Flight grading comprises a session in a flight training device, and will help SAFA identify if the applicant has the basic aptitude to become a pilot.
- Psychomotor Assessment: The psychomotor assessment consists of six sub tests designed to screen zero and low hour candidates for key pilot aptitude and abilities. The test assesses a candidate’s hand/foot/eye coordination, scan rate, tracking, mental mathematics, memory, orientation, and their ability to multi-task.
- Personality Profile: The personality profile is designed to measure a broad range of personality traits that are important in determining if the applicants possesses appropriate behavious required to become a safe and disciplined pilot.
- Basic Math & Physical Concepts Placement Test: To be successful in the program, knowledge of basic math & physical principles is essential. A relevant foundation course is available for those applicants who need some additional training to be successful.
All students who pass the screening test will be invited for an interview. The Interview is designed to verify English proficiency and determine the applicants’ aspiration for becoming a pilot. The interview will be conducted either on the same day of the screening test, or on an alternate day depending on the availability of the panel and/or interviewer.
The Screening Test Fee is SAR 500.
Non Standard Applications
SAFA can accept applications for some courses from applicants that do not meet the entry criteria set for its pilot courses. However, acceptance of such applications will be purely at the discretion of the Head of Training and/or Managing Director.
The Head of Training and/or Managing Director will review, assess and make decisions on all non-standard applications.
