About us
The need for professional pilot training and well-trained aviation personnel is growing in all parts of the world. CAE Global Academy Douala in Cameroon, formerly Sabena Flight Academy Africa, was launched with local partners to provide high quality, innovative training for cadets and aviation professionals in Central Africa.
The academy in Douala is fast becoming the leading high quality aviation institute in the region by combining local expertise and excellent government support with the experience of the world leader in aviation training, simulation and modeling technology: CAE.
Training Programs
Addressing different airlines' needs CAE Global Academy Douala offers the following training programs:
Airline Training Pilot License (ATPL):
Integrated ab initio airline pilot training as approved by
Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
PHASE 1: Douala, Cameroon
800 h of Theoretical ATPL (A) training program, based on the JAR approved ATPL theoretical program of SFA and as approved by CCAA
PHASE 2: Phoenix, USA
207 hours of Flight Training for the following licenses and qualifications: PPL, CPL, IR, ME under FAA and CCAA approval
PHASE 3: Phoenix, USA
Extended Multicrew Coordination Course (MCC) including 20 hours of B 737 full flight simulator
Flight Dispatcher Training
Approved by Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
Ab-initio program of 455 hrs in 13 weeks
Preparation to the license of flight dispatcher
Reduced program tailored for candidates with previous experience
Ab-initio Flight Attendant Training
Approved by Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
8 weeks training in Safety and First Aid including Dangerous Goods Transportation, Crew Resource Management, and Security.
Phase I – Theoretical training :147 hours
Phase II – Practical training including fire and wet drills :40 hours
Other Training Courses:
Modular Private Pilot License PPL(A) / Commercial Pilot License CPL(A) /Instrument Rating IR(A)/Multi Engine(A)
Are you looking for the right tailor-made solution to outsource your Airlines ab-initio pilot training?
CAE offers airlines a long-term solution to pilot recruitment. Pilot provisioning is a seamless training solution characterized by innovative training methodologies, experienced instructors and a practical, operations-oriented learning approach, using the most modern technologies in flight training, through which we deliver highly trained and qualified pilots to airlines around the world.
CAE Global Academy is recognized for providing safe, state of the art ab initio training for those aspiring to become pilots. With 12 flight academy schools spread across five continents, we are the largest ab initio flight school network in the world.
CAE Global Academy is committed to providing our cadets with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them safely and efficiently fly aircraft for commercial airlines around the world. Our ab initio training programs are taught by hands-on, expert instructors who bring real world experience into the classroom learning environment. Each phase of training is supervised to ensure safety never compromised. Our classrooms and flight training facilities are equipped with the latest technology, applying the latest industry guidelines and regulations.
Upon completion of the training program, we work with each cadet to help them gain employment. As a training leader in the industry our pilots are sought after to join airlines located around the world.
We are committed to working with you and your child every step of the way to ensure their dream of becoming a pilot is fulfilled - together we can make it happen.