Fleet & Maintenance

FLEET

• One of the largest and most versatile Fleet in the Country.
• Sha-Shib Flying Academy has a fleet of Throp T211 and / Cessna - 152/Cessna-172. inducting two advanced G1000 Glass Cockpit Gramin equipped Cessna 172
• Cessna 152 - basic two seater VFR/IFR Equipped trainer aircraft.
• Cessna 172 R Skyhawk four seater. IFR trainer.
• Throp T211 is a basic two seater aircraft with modern avionics.
• Besides flight training they are normally used for joyrides, aerial survey, flower craping Flights and advanced training exercises.
• With the largest and versatile fleet, amongst the training Academies in India, Student of SFA have a choice of doing their Multi-Engine training as well

MAINTENANCE

An exclusive team of DGCA certified engineers (AMEs) & qualified technicians are retained to maintain the aircrafts which exceed the prescribed DGCA standards.

Our Flight safety Cell ensures the highest safety standards.

EDUCATIONAL TOURS

All students are encouraged to participate in various educational tours to places such as Air line training establishments, aircraft maintenance establishment and Airtraffic control units at different airports.

Seminars are conducted regularly on various subjects of academic importance, like Safety, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Aviation Medicine, Airline Management and quality control assurance.

Training

GROUND TRAINING

Sha - Shib Flying Academy team conducts approximately 350 hrs. of class room training for aspiring pilots covering a period of three to four months. Classes are conducted six days a week so as to cover the entire syllabus prescribed by the DGCA. The following subjects are taught:

• Air Navigation
• Instrument and Radio Aids
• Aviation Meteorology
• Air Regulations
• Aircraft and Engine
• Technical General
• Radio Telephony

With our dedicated team of instructors and your hard work to become a pilot, these classes are programmed and structured to prepare you as per DGCA requirement for clearing the above DGCA examinations.

FLYING TRAINING

This is the boom time in civil aviation. Aspiring pilots can't ill-afford to waste precious time in completing their flying eligibility requirements. Sha-Shib Flying Academy aims to train the students with the best bet quality within minimum time frame. Courses offered areas follows :

• CPL with Single Engine IR (CPL SE IR)
• Student Pilot License
• PPL
• 50hrs package
• 25 hrs package
• Multi-Engine Flying (on student request)
• Skill Test by DGCA approved Examiner

Time frame for completing the courses, subject to the student clearing the DGCA papers and RTR (A) test and barring unforeseen circumstances, are as follows :

      CPL (SE IR)         -      15 months

      PPL                     -        06 months

      50 hrs. package  -     05 months

      25H Package       -     04 months

GROUND EXAMINATION

During the course, students will have to successfully clear the following examination conducted by the DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation and WPC, Ministry of Communication.

• Students' Pilot Licence (SPL)
• Student Pilot Endorsement (Cessna 172)
• Flight Radio Telephony Operators licence (FRTOL)
• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• Radio Telephony- Restricted (RTR) (A)

Students are required to take examinations stipulated by the DGCA at Bhopal or approved centers (Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkatta etc.) to qualify for their licence. The DGCA Exam schedule can be obtained from the Operations Office. The Radio Telephony exam conducted once in every two months at the various cities mentioned above.

Resource Center

The SFA library and resource centre is the finest in the entire country and having wide range of books, encyclopedia, reference material, journals and magazines on aviation. The training facility is supplemented by the latest audio and video instructional aids.

The Ground School has well stocked resource centre with the latest aviation publications on CDROM, DVDs, Videos, CBTs, and internet facility to support trainees from the initial level up to the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence).

We provide quality training, which can be compared to any of the leading schools in the world. With all the modern training aids available in SFA, which are updated periodically, the students will find learning and flying both inspiring and enjoyable.

SFA offers the students the value for the money they spent. We impart the latest techniques available in the aviation industry. Through extensive interaction with industry and academic professionals, the end user is expected to make the best use of the resources.

"At SFA we are committed to help you to achieve your best and ensure that on completion of your course you are well equipped for the career, professionally, intellectually and socially"

Our Faculty

The faculty at Sha-Shib Flying Academy possesses considerable expertise and rich experience in offering quality training. The Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and the Chief Ground Instructor (CGI) of the institute are the DGCA approved officials. Both of them have rich experience with over thousands of hours of flying experience on different types of aircrafts.

The Training Manager who is a highly qualified professional, coordinates the Flying, Ground training programmes; and Simulator Training. Our Assistant Flight instructors and Ground instructors provide individual attention to each student and prepare them for various skill tests in the Air and the Examinations conducted by the DGCA. The students are also exposed to computer Training (CBY) programmes and online testing methodologies.

"With one of the largest and most versatile fleet in the country and highly qualified professionals, SFA, is committed to provide the latest technology and education to its student community

QUESTION BANK

SFA has got abundant sets of question banks on various subjects, which can be used for self learning and also for self examination. Question banks are also kept update with the changes in syllabus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE FROM SHASHIB FLYING ACADEMY

Sha-Shib Flying Academy is committed to provide high quality training. In commitment we have blended the existing regulations with scientific safety measures & quality management system. All activities performed at the SFA are in accordance with the framework prescribed by DGCA and the Quality Assurance Standards.

Infrastructure

AIRCRAFT

To start with SFA has at present 5 aircrafts. However Sha-Shib group proposses to acquire a total of 16 aircrafts in the coming year. In addition the group has acquired two additional Airports at Salem (Tamil Nadu) and Chindwara (M.P) from Airport authority of India and Govt. of Madhya Pradesh respectively. The management proposes to start separate flying academies at aforesaid leased Airports.

GROUND TRAINING

Ground training would be conducted in IT Enabled classroom equipped with projectors and it would be backed by high quality course material library.

ACADEMIC FACILITIES.

SFA team of instructors are aviation experts with many years of rich experience in Industry having deep, realistic and rich insight in the curriculum they deliver and are very particular to ensure that the students receive personal attention &training.

COMPUTER LAB

SFA has a well furnished and fully air conditioned computer laboratory equipped network system hosting Microsoft Flight Simulator and software for anytime learning various subjects

SIMULATORS

Most advanced simulators capable of comprehending real life situations are posted simulator training forms are a vital and integral part of our PPL & CPL courses.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

A world class maintenance facility equipped with all the requisite tools and modern 11000 sq ft. hanger are available at the Academy. This augmented with our skilled technicians provide us the capability of conducting all the servicing and the efficient and safe operation of our fleet.

OTHER FACILITIES

In addition to facilities and service offered by SFA at its academic sites, students are offered other required services such as ‑

Bank Loan Assistance: SFA has tied up with banks to provide loans for joining and completing training courses offered at the academy. However the discretion of granding the loan rests solely with the bank based on their loan evaluation criteria.

Campus Cafeteria : A modern cafeteria at the campus provides hygienic and nourishing food during working hours.

HOSTEL FACILITIES

We have four hostels with a total capacity of 100 students, including an exclusive girls hostel. All inmates have their food in a central dining facility. Students can avail themselves of residential facilities at these hostels provided by the Sha-Shib Flying Academy. These are provided with the latest amenities to make students feel at home.

HOSTEL RULES

• A hostelite will have to stay in the room allotted to him/her with two or more inmates.
• Inmates of each room are jointly held responsible for the furniture and other fittings etc., and any damage to the hostel property is recoverable from them in terms of money.
• Guests are strictly prohibited from entering the hostel premises without prior permission of the warden.
• Once a student has paid and has been allotted hostel accommodation, under no circumstances the money will be refunded.
• Students may be expelled from the hostel for violation of rules and also for misconduct such as theft, ragging, abnormal behaviour, use of drugs and alcohol, indiscipline, non payment of fees, etc. A student expelled on disciplinary grounds shall forfeit his fees and deposit.
• The management reserves the right to reject an applicant's admission to the hostel. In matters of admission and discipline, the decision of the management shall be final and binding.

SPORTS AND GAMES

Facilities are available for playing outdoor games like volleyball, football and indoor games like chess, carom and table tennis. Facilities for playing cricket and tennis are available in and around Guna and arrangements can be made for the trainees to join such clubs.

TRANSPORT FACILITIES

SFA has a fleet of light vehicles and Mini Buses to transport students from hostel to training facility centre and Airport. They are also utilized forfield exercises and study visits.

QUALITY ASSURANCE FROM SHASHIB FLYING ACADEMY

Sha-Shib Flying Academy is committed to provide high quality training. In commitment we have blended the existing regulations with scientific safety measures & quality management system. All activities performed at the SFA are in accordance with the framework prescribed by DGCA and the Quality Assurance Standards.

At SFA, Quality is our Credo. Safety is our way of Life.

WELL EQUIPPED AVIATION LIBRARY 

 Students will also have access to various books on flying and ground training from the Academy library.

IT FACILITY

 The Academy offers a Wi-Fi enabled campus for students to access course material online anytime.

PILOT SHOP

In addition to course material provided along with the induction kit, students will have access to a well equipped Pilot Shop, from where they can purchase all aviation related merchandise and books on aviation literature.

OTHER ASSISTANCE

 SFA student cell would be available to provide any further Assistance.

Overseas Students

Overseas students may consult the Indian Embassy / Consulate in their respective countries to obtain a student visa to study at Sha- Shib Flying Academy. A security clearance from the DGCA is required for all foreign nationals to undergo flight training in India. SFA will process the necessary clearance on behalf of the student on receipt of application form and registration fees of US $500 (non refundable ).

The payment should be made in the form of demand draft/banktransfer (in US Dollar) in favour of SFA.

The following particulars are required to be furnished for obtaining the security clearance

1. Name
2. Father's name
3. Date of Birth
4. Nationality
5. Home Address (abroad)
6. Date of arrival in India
7. Present Address (State address in India)
8. Occupation
9. Particulars of any aircrew licence held
10. Object of the visit
11. Whether previously in India if so date and place of previous visit

Five copies of the form containing the above information are to be furnished to the Sha- Shib Flying Academy for being forwaded to Director General of Civil Aviation.

Admission Guidelines

Application for admission to the course should be made in prescribed form, which is attached with the prospectus. Application Forms Properly & Correctly filled in block letters should be send along with a Registration fee of Rs. 5,000 /- Candidate seeking admission to the course should attach the following documents with the Application form. Admission is open for students qualified to enroll PPL /CPL/MER. Applicants have to register themselves by presenting the prescribed application at SFA, Guna.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates are required to meet the medical standard as per the norms laid down by Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), New Delhi. At the time of admission, Student will have to undergo Class II Medical with the DGCA approved medical examiners. Student are advised to do their equivalent (check) Class I medical at the time of admission. However, the candidates have to undergo a comprehensive medical investigation conducted at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bangalore, the Central Medical Establishment (CME) This is a mandatory requirement before the issuance of the Commercial Pilot licence (CPL). For more details on medical requirements, visit www.dgca.nic.in.

MEDIUM INSTRUCTION

As per ICAO standards, medium of instruction shall be in English. This language is used for all purpose of communication, lectures or for ATC communication. For students who do not have required proficiency in English and for those who do not have fluency in the language (less than 60% in their 12, standard) additional language class is provided at extra cost.

ADMISSION CENTERS

Admission takes place throughout the year. Interested students can download a copy of application form from our website or contact our Head office at Bhopal or operation office at Guna.

Those who wish to do particular courses should check up their respective eligibility pertaining to that course.

1. Application for admission to a course should be made only in the prescribed from which will be issued along with the prospectus.
2. Application form duly filled in should be sent only to the Admission Office or handed in person along with (a) copy of the Mark Sheet of qualifying examination attested by a Gazetted Officer. (b) Prescribed check Fee.
3. Application, which are incomplete or not accompanied by the prescribed document & registration fee, are liable to be rejected.
4. The scrutiny committee will process the application and provisionally admit the students based on merit.
5. Shortlisted candidates for Pilot Training Program will have to attend an aptitude test. Final selection will be based on the marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination and performance in the aptitude test.
6. Admission notices will be sent to the selected candidates intimating the dates on which they should report at the admission office with the original certificates such as :

• Marksheet of the qualifying examination & pass certificate
• 6 Passport size colour photographs
• Medical Certificate (as per DGCA standards)
• Police clearance Certificate

After scrutiny of the documents and payment of fees, candidates will be issued "Letter of admission" and they should report to the AM/ Chief Flight Instructor, Sha- Shib Flying Academy at Guna for joining the program.

Students who have opted for hostel accommodation should report to the Hostel Manager SFA for the allotment of rooms.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admissions for various courses take place in four quarters of the year depending on availability of seats.

AVAILABILITY

The application can be downloaded from the website or can be procured from Bhopal Head Office. The seats availability is also highlighted on the website for each quarter of the year.

1. Applications are only accepted on the prescribed format which can be downloaded from www. Shashibgroup.org link to form.
2. Application form duly filled in has to reach before the stipulated dated along with the respective fees in the form of a demand Draft in favour of Sha-Shib Flying Academy, payable at Bhopal.
3. Application is to be accompanied with attested copy of all the certificates as mentioned in Annex I of the admission form.
4. Sha-Shib Flying Academy (A unit of I.M.T. ) has the right to reject or accept an application without giving any reason, thereof.
5. Short listed candidates for Pilot Training Programmes will have to undergo a psychometric analysis test and final selection will be based on their grades in the Psychometric test and the final interview.
6. Admission confirmation will be sent to the selected candidates
   intimating the dates on which they should report at the Campus.

REFUND POLICY

Tuition and other fees prescribed should be paid on or before the stipulated date as laid down in the guidelines. All fees should be made by DD in favour of SFA and receipt to be obtained immediately.

Excepting the unused portion of flying training charges, if any all kinds of fee under different heads shall not be refundable under any circumstance. The refund, if any, shall be made within a reasonable period of time, in installments. But, students suspended / dismissed on disciplinary grounds shall not be in titled for refund of unused portion of flying charges.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Students should report to the classes regularly and in full uniform.
• Smoking and consumption of drugs/alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• The Academy maintains strict discipline. Students violating discipline are liable for severe penalty including expulsion.
• Ragging of any sort is strictly prohibited.
• Any student found responsible for any damage to any movable or immovable properties of the institution such as aircraft, building, furniture equipment etc. will be punished severely and the cost of damages along with fine will be recovered from the student concerned.
• Students are strictly forbidden from organizing or attending any unauthorized meeting in the campus or collection of money for any purpose without the prior written permission of the competent authority.
• Student must conduct themselves at all times in a fitting manner to bring credit to themselves and to the academy.
• Students should make use of all opportunities provided to them to acquire best knowledge during their period of stay at the academy.
• Students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities.

SELECTION PROCESS

A comprehensive selection procedure is followed for admission to ensure that only those who have the aptitude and the ability are admitted to the Academy. In case we find a candidate unfit for a particular course we monitor his caliber and aptitude so that he does not spend money and time on a course which may not be right for him.

WRITTEN TEST : This test forms an integral part of the selection procedure certain mandatory test parameters like basic Maths, Physics, English and paper consisting of 100 questions and the duration of the test is 90 mins. Successful applicants of the written composite paper are invited for the pilot aptitude test and Interview.

PILOT APTITUDE TEST : This test is specific to check aviation flying specific psychomotor coordination. It is a computer—based test to check psychomotor given 4 different exercises in a defined time.

Result from all the exercise will be tabulated to arrive at final results. Duration of this test 10-15 mins.

BOARD INTERVIEW : A final round of Interview is conducted for successful candidates interviewers consist of Chief Ground Instructor, Chief Flying Instructor who are from the field of aviation.

FINAL SELECTION : The final selection will be done on the basis of marks scored in the selection process.

Placement

We offer the students an opportunity to pursue a carrier in aviation, be it pilot in coming airlines or corporate pilot or trained banner to wing pilot flying or helicopter pilot or an instructor a flying school and the opportunities are endless.

Sha-Shib Flying Academy provides placement assistance for meritorious students including individual counseling. Students of SFA work in close association with their instrument towards the progress in their careers and also through the Career Advisory Service.

Meritorious students will be inducted as pilots in our Charter Division, when required.

"Over focus is the transmission and extension of knowledge so that students can emerge as high flying winners and take their places as leaders in their chosen fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What are the eligibility criteria to join CPL course ?

Educational qualification : Pass in 10+2 with maths and physics (or) Equivalent
Age : 17 years completed.
Medical : Medical fitness as per DGCA standard.

2) What is the upper age limit to join in an aviation industry as a pilot ?

Generally airlines prefers pilots between 17 to 35 years of age, however if you have flying experience and you are below the age of 60 years, you may still join.

3) Can a "commerce or arts" students join the CPL course ?

A student, who has passed 10+2 from a recognized Board with Commerce or Arts" subjects, should undergo bridge course in 10+2 with maths and physics from a recognized Board, to become eligible for CPL.

4) What is the minimum height to join the CIPI-programme ?

No minimum height prescribed. The individual has to obtain a cockpit check certified to manipulate controls and he should have an unobstructed view of the outside, as required by the aviation medical examiners.

5) What is he eyesight one must have? Are glasses permissible ?

As per DGCA standard, eyesight should be correctable to 6/6. Glasses are permissible

6) What are the job prospects in India ?

With the introduction of low cost airlines in the open skies of India and Asian Region. There is an anticipated demand for over 1000 -2000 qualified pilots in the next 5 years.

7) How can I choose a flight school ?

"Ask yourself, what is the most deciding factors to me? Is it the cost, duration, Academy reputation. Good feedback from other students, Aircraft availability, adequate flight instructors and excellent infrastructure, Make a comparative study and narrow down your choices with two or three Academys. Remember, it is your future and it is very important to know which is more likely to meet your individual needs. It is none other than SFA.

8) What factors affect my training ?

Weather, Technical snag, Aircraft Maintenance and human factors.

9) Will SFA help me to get job ?

We do offer 100 % placement assistance for the meritorious candidates. Merit students will be inducted as pilot in our "charter division" as and when required.

10) Can my parents monitor my training progress ?

Yes, the SFA will send performance Report of each student, to the parents regularly.

11) What is DGCA ?

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (D.G.C.A.) is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, that issues certificate of airworthiness and licencing of personnel in India. It is the authority to issue licences to pilots and has many other roles to over see issues and effective functioning of air transportation in India.

To Learn more about DGCA, Visit www.dgca.nic.in

12) How is the life of an Airline Pilot?

Legally, pilots are restricted to fly certain hours daily, weekly, monthly and annually, Rest period is mandatory for the airline, pilot law and airlines closely ensure compliance.

13) What is the package of an Airline Pilot.

Approximate 1.5 to 3 Lakhs per month.

14) Do DGCA and ICAO recognize SFA ?

SFA is approved by DGCA, remember SFA does not issue the licence. The pilot lience are issued by DGCA : therefore your licence is recognized by both DGCA and ICAO.

15) Can SFA help me to get a loan ?

Yes, you may obtain an educational loan from any nationalized bank. We will provide documents needed by your bank to help you to qualify for an education loan.

16) How can I get an application form ?

You may contact the admission officer or send a draft of Rs. 1000/- in favour of "Sha-Shib Flying Academy", payable at Bhopal,or you can download the form from this website from "download application form" link , duly fill the form & send a draft along with application form of Rs 1000 in favour of "Sha-Shib Flying Academy", payable at Bhopal

17) Is there any transportation from the hostel to the airport. ?

Yes, transportation is available for the pickup and drop.

18) Can I complete my DGCA Exams before I Start my flying ?

No, as per DGCA a student must complete a minimum of 50 flight hours before he/she appear for DGCA theory exams.

19) What is the eligibility criteria for a foreign student to join CPL course.?

Pass in 12 standard from a recognized Board with maths and physics as per the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) New Delhi. In addition, the student has to obtain "Security Clearance" from DGCA, which normally takes one to three months.

20) How long will it take ?

DGCA conducts ground subject examination every fourth month. Once you pass the exams, which may take one or two attempts, flying training and all other formalities can be completed in approximately months

21) Where will I stay ?

Sha-Shib Flying Academy will provide all boarding and lodging arrangements at Bhopal and Guna to a limited number of students.

22) What will my training be like?

Flying and Ground training is done simultaneously on the lines of Indian Air Force. A total of 12 available related subjects will be covered extensively by qualified instructors during this period. Flying training will include ground class and flying training on single and multi engine aero planes as per DGCA approved syllabus.

23) Can I get extra hours of flying ?

Yes, at an extra cost.

24) How is the money paid for the course?

All payments are to be made to Sha-Shib Flying Academy (parental company) by Demand Draft / Local cheque payable at Bhopal.

25) What is the basic qualification and age limits ?

Student needs to have passed class Xth from a recognized board and minimum 16 years of age to Start Flying Training and obtaining Student Pilot Licence (SPL).

Student needs to have passed class Xth from a recognized board needs to have to be a minimum of 17 years of age for Private Pilot Licence (PPL).

Student needs to have passed class Xllth from a recognized board with Physics and Maths and need to have to be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application for issue of CPL license.

Note: Student can start flying training to obtain CPL licence after passing class Xth and after attending 16 years of age along with class X1th and class XIIth study.

Recognition