LAURA JIMENEZ, A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT, TAKES A DEMO FLIGHT IN A CESSNA 172 AT AVIATOUR TEXAS.  

LANCASTER, TEXAS --   Aviatour Flight School is doubling its efforts to train world-class pilots by recruiting foreign students in its second branch in the United States.

Students may now begin submitting applications for the Nov. 8, 2010 batch. As an incentive, the first 10 students accepted will receive a 10 percent (10%) discount on their total tuition fee. 

Aviatour Texas, an FAA Approved Provisional Pilot School, received its Air Agency Certificate in November 2009. Aviatou is now authorized by theDept. of Homeland Security authorization to accept non-U.S. students. 

For more information, please email your inquiries to ken.madrid@flyaviatour.com.

INDONESIAN GRADUATES, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND FRIENDS POSE AFTER GRADUATION. AVIATOUR IS NOW THE #1 PRIVATE SCHOOL PRODUCING COMMERCIAL PILOTS FOR INDONESIA. 

Aviatour Celebrates 12th Graduation Rites

CEBU, PHILIPPINES --  There is no substitute for quality and consistency when it comes to training future airline pilots. This was evident as the Aviatour community paused to congratulate its 12th batch of graduates last weekend.  

The graduation featured 22 candidates from 8 countries, for a total of 63 graduates this year.

Guest speaker for the evening was retired major general Romeo Alamillo, a decorated soldier, pilot and former assistant director of FSIS, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Gen. Alamillo exhorted the graduates to continue pursuing their dream, pointing to the strong, long-term demand for pilots. 

Special recognition were given to the following individuals for outstanding performance:

• Best in Academics: Yohannes Sugiarto, Indonesia 
• Best in Flight: Yohannes Sugiarto, Indonesia
• Best in Simulator: George Hanna, Egypt

Aviatour continues to lead the industry in producing the most commercial pilots in the Philippines. It is also the #1 private school training commercial pilots for Indonesia.

Graduation Speech, Yohannes Sugiarto

"I'm here standing to give a word of appreciation to those who worked hard so we, the graduating students are able to be here, wearing a really nice uniform with the attributes, in this nice place.

I've been in Aviatour for 10 months, I always observe every single worker in this company. From those who turn off the air conditioner at 5pm until the CEO of the school. Even though they have different tasks, I noticed that they all worked so hard and really serious in their job. To me, it's like teamwork. There is a manager who manages the workers, and the workers execute their tasks in the field until they achieve what they have planned. Aviatour, we would like to congratulate you also because again, you have achieved another achievement by graduating 22 great students.

On behalf of the other graduating students, from the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say thank you, thank you very much for all the sacrifice you have made for us, and we apologize for any mistakes we've made.

My fellow graduates, 14 years ago when I was 9 years old, I started to imagine myself as a pilot. Flying a jet plane, flying high in the sky.

When I was in high school back in 2004, I was able to see myself in our position right now. Studying in a flight school, flying a single engine plane, getting a license, even though it seemed impossible at that time for me to study in a flight school. My parents were unable to fund my study in Aviatour until last year.

What I'm trying to say is...I hope you guys already planned ahead what you want to achieve after completing flight training. If you have haven't, then start to think about it now, don't delay. For some of you it may seem impossible to achieve your dream just like what happened to me in 2004. Don't lose faith and hope. Be prepared for the opportunity that is always around, and we just need to expand our vision so we can see it coming.

I believe every single one of you have the potential to become a great pilot. What you need is endless hardwork to study and always study with a spirit of excellence. It's not about perfection, but it's about how you do extra in everything you do. It's because you love it, not because you have to do it.

Thank you Captain for the teaching. My name is Yohanes Sugiarto, closing flight plan."

CAPT. STEPHEN SUCAYAN, HEAD OF TRAINING, SPENDS A WEEK FLYING IN MANILA TO ASSIST IN THE NAIA ILS CALIBRATION. WATCH GMA NEWS VIDEO HERE.

TOP 10 REASONS 

Why Cebu is Best for Flight Training 

1. INFRASTRUCTURE: Lots of training airports, no congestion! Base is 2nd-largest in the country. Operate next to B747, Airbus 340 and other large aircraft. Towered airports allow proficiency in communicating with air traffic controllers.
   
   
2. WEATHER: Located outside the monsoon belt; typhoons not a major issue. No winters, so flying is open year-round.
   
   
3. TERRAIN: Gain valuable experience flying over diverse terrain such as mountains, oceans, lakes and flatlands. Each destination airport provides a unique experience to students.
    
4. LANGUAGE: Sharpen your English-speaking skills; primary language used in daily life.
   
   
5. COST OF LIVING: Ranked as one of the cheapest places to live in the world.
   
   
6. SAFETY & SECURITY: Known as a safe city, particularly for foreigners.
   
   
7. CULTURE & DIVERSITY: The oldest city in the country; rich in history and tradition. All races, backgrounds and religions are welcome.
   
   
8. VISA: Getting a visa is very easy, unlike in the United States and other countries.
   
   
9. PARADISE: Escape the bustling city in half an hour or take a day trip to nearby islands.
   
   
10. FUN FACTOR: Boredom is NOT an option! Lots of extra-curricular activities to choose from.

ENROLLMENT DATES

2010 
Sep. 20, Oct. 11, Nov. 8

2011 
Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10, Jun. 14, Jul. 12, Aug. 9, Sep. 20, Oct. 11, Nov. 8  

Download Application Form

Download CPL Package 

Who We Are

Aviatour is the number one flight school in the Philippines, with full-time students from close to 30 countries.

Our elite professional pilot program is designed to provide prospective airline pilots a solid foundation essential for a successful career in aviation. 

Besides flight training, Aviatour also provides aircraft & parts sales, tour & charter packages, and maintenance services.