Who is the owner of Kenya School of Flying?

Captain J.M. Ririani
Captain J.M. Ririani: Chairman/ CEO and founder of KSOF. He started as an Air Traffic Officer before becoming a pilot.

Is owning a flight school profitable?

A well-run flight school in an area with many potential students, however, can earn a respectable profit and pay employees’ salaries — including the business owner’s salary, if they’re involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

How much does aviation school cost in Kenya?

Fee Structure

Item	Cost (Ksh)
Flying 155 hours above the 45 PPL hours @ Ksh 16,440	2,548,200
3 hours for the General Flight Test (GFT) @ Ksh 16,440	49,320
CPL Ground School	60,000
*Accommodation at Orly/Malindi: 150 days @ 1,500/=	225,000

How many hours is required for PPL?

Aeronautical Experience

Private Pilot Flight Time Requirements
Total Flight Time	40 Hours
Cross-Country Flight Time	3 Hours
Night Flight Time	3 Hours
Instrument Training	3 Hours

How much is a pilot paid in Kenya?

Salary of a pilot in Kenya ranges from as low as Ksh. 132,000 per month to as high as Ksh. 420,000 per month. This pilot salary in Kenya is inclusive of all allowances including housing, transport, medical allowances, among others.

What is the fees of pilot course?

The minimum age limit for students aspiring to become a pilot in India is 17 years and you will also have to provide fitness and medical certificate….Read In:

Entrance Exam	NDA Exam
License	Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Salary	2 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs
Fees of Pilot Training Courses	15 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs

Can you start a business as a pilot?

Pilots successfully start other small businesses that include: flight schools, skydiving companies, crop-dusting businesses and aerial photography companies. Those who enjoy working with others thrive in the flight school and skydiving companies.

How do I start my own flight business?

Airlines is a high cash-burn business. You spend Rs 2.5 lakh an hour to fly an Airbus A320. To fly it for 10 hours a day, you need Rs 8 crore. If you have six aircraft — airlines need to bring in six aircraft within year of starting operations — you will burn Rs 90 lakh a day or Rs 27 crore in a month.

How much does it cost to get pilot license?

How Much Does it Cost to Become a Pilot?

Pilot Certificate	Certificate Cost (From zero experience)
Private Pilot License	$8,300 – $12,300
Commercial Pilot License	$28,000 to $90,000
Flight Instructor License	$32,000 -$95,000
Airline Transport Pilot License	$35,000+