At Pioneer Flying Academy Pvt. Ltd. (PFAPL), is India’s premier DGCA-approved flying training institute, operating from Aligarh Airfield, Uttar Pradesh. With over 16 years of excellence, PFAPL has become a hallmark of aviation excellence in India. Whether you’re taking your first step into aviation or aspiring to fly the skies as a commercial airline pilot, our fleet and facilities will equip you for success.
PFAPL is a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organization (FTO), adhering to the highest global standards in pilot training. We are also a CAR 145 organization, ensuring impeccable aircraft maintenance and safety. We are proud to hold four elite certifications that reflect our dedication to delivering the best in aviation training.
We offer a full spectrum of training from Private Pilot License (PPL) to Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), all designed to refine you into the professional pilot the industry demands.
This certification allows us to provide flexible and dynamic aviation services, making us a leader in the field.
Stay ahead of the curve with our cutting-edge drone training programs, designed to shape experts in the rapidly growing UAV sector.
Our commitment to excellence extends to aircraft maintenance, ensuring that our fleet operates safely and reliably.
PFAPL’s fleet is the perfect blend of power, performance, and reliability. We operate 11 meticulously maintained aircraft, including 10 single-engine planes and 1 multi-engine aircraft, making sure our students are well-equipped for all types of flying.
Compact and agile, ideal for primary flight training.
Known for its stability and versatility, this plane is perfect for both novice and experienced pilots.
A cutting-edge marvel offering advanced training capabilities.
The powerhouse for mastering multi-engine complexities.
Providing hands-on, immersive training experiences.
Facility Ministry-approved training to perfect communication with air traffic control.
Setting a new benchmark in type-rating programs.
As a Non-Scheduled Operator (AOP 09/15), we also offer thrilling skydiving flights at iconic locations like Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, giving you an unforgettable taste of the skies.
Through our RPTO certification, we prepare students for the ever-evolving UAV industry and a career in Drone Piloting.
India’s aviation sector has huge potential, but there’s a critical gap. With just 600-700 pilots trained annually in India (while the DGCA issues 1,100-1,200 Commercial Pilot Licenses), we’re helping to bridge that gap by providing top-tier, locally available flight training. Our visionary expansion into world-class type-rating simulators will position us as the leader in conserving foreign exchange and producing top-tier aviation professionals.
With hundreds of skilled pilots already soaring in the skies and countless more in training, PFAPL is your launchpad for a high-flying career. From single-engine simplicity to multi-engine mastery, we equip our students with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to navigate the skies like pros.