Partner flight school, Namibia
- Licence
- NCAA CPL
- Hours
- 150–200 h minimum, by course type
Train to fly in Namibia
Applying from India
Train to the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) standard under NAMCAR Part 61, at partner flight schools with dry weather and open skies. We help you choose the programme that fits and plan your licence route home from day one.
For students from India: Fees below are shown in NAD, INR, with training, living costs and licence conversion through DGCA.
- Flying weatherArid climate: Windhoek averages 8–10 hours of sunshine a day; the rainy season runs October to April, mainly in the north and north-east (Atlas of Namibia).
- LicenceNamibian NCAA commercial pilot licence under NAMCAR Part 61.
- Hours200 hours total flight time, or 150 hours on an integrated course (NAMCAR 61.05.1).
- EnglishEnglish is Namibia's official language; English language proficiency is required for the CPL.
- LifestyleStudent rooms in Windhoek run from about N$3,000 to N$5,800 a month.
- CareerMulti-crew preparation, where your programme includes it.
- VisaNamibian study permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
PAWhy abroad
Why Namibia for students from India
- 01ICAO-standard CPL under NAMCAR Part 61
- 02150-hour integrated route
- 03Dry weather and long sunshine hours
- 04English-speaking country
- 05The NCAA standardTrain to NAMCAR Part 61, the Namibian rules for pilot licences.
- 06Integrated or modularAn integrated course can cut total flight time from 200 to 150 hours.
- 07Open skiesDry, sunny weather for much of the year.
- 08Licence route homeWe plan your conversion back to your home regulator from day one.
Facts from NCAA rules and official sources, checked 9 Oct 2026. Training is delivered by independent partner flight schools.
- 150 hminimum CPL flight time on an integrated course
- 200 hminimum CPL flight time on the standard route
- 18minimum age for the NCAA CPL
- 16minimum age to start flight training
Hours and ages are NCAA rules. Rules change, so confirm with NCAA.
PAPartner schools
Partner flight schools
Schools are named only once they agree to it. Your shortlist names each school, its aircraft and its fees before you pay a deposit.
Applying from India
From Mumbai to the cockpit, DGCA
Train in Namibia and plan your DGCA conversion from day one.
PAPilots AssistBoarding pass
FromBOMMumbai
ToNamibiaNCAA CPL
- Passenger
- Future Captain
- Flight
- PA-CPL
- Class
- Cadet
- Gate
- NCAA
- Seat
- 1A Captain
- Boarding
- Your intake
PAProgrammes
Programmes available
Cadet pilot program
CPL training abroad with Pilots Assist beside you, from counselling to licence.
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Licence conversion
Plan your conversion with DGCA before you start training.
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Type ratings
Airline type-rating training after your licence, with honest advice on hiring odds.
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Helicopter CPL(H)
On request, subject to confirmed availability.
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Cost of training in Namibia
Indicative ranges for students from India, shown in NAD, INR.
Training
CPL course fee, NCAA licence
Living
Per month, plus one-off costs
- Living costs a month indicative, Windhoek student budgetsNAD 7–10k≈ ₹40,000–57,000 (estimate)
- Health insurance a monthNAD 800–1,500≈ ₹4,600–8,600 (estimate)
- Class 1 medical (one-off)NAD 2,000–4,000≈ ₹11,000–23,000 (estimate)
- Exams and tests (one-off)NAD 15–30k≈ ₹0.9–1.7 lakh (estimate)
Rent about N$3,000–5,800 a month plus about N$4,300 other costs, as reported for Windhoek students. Living costs are university budgets for the same region, accessed 9 Oct 2026; a flight student's costs vary by base.
PAFunding
Pilots Sky Lend education-loan support
Funding planned against fee milestones
CPL training · Type ratings · Ground classes
Help preparing loan applications, collateral and non-collateral routes, with disbursement planned against school fee stages.
Check loan eligibility
PASafety
What we check before we place a cadet
Regulator
Each partner school operates under its national regulator.
Safety and fleet
Each school's safety and fleet reviewed before we place anyone.
Instructors
Instructor availability checked against the intake.
Accommodation
Help with accommodation questions on arrival and after.
Escalation
An advisor who knows your file and steps in whenever you need support.
Cadet desk
Medical emergencies, visa and money-transfer issues.
PAMoney milestones
Pay against visible milestones
- 1Written cost planTuition, exams, living, visa, insurance and conversion in one budget, before any deposit.
- 2Itemised quotationsInclusions, exclusions, rates and payment terms from each school, in writing.
- 3Staged paymentsAn invoice schedule matched to training stages, not one large transfer.
- 4Account statementsAsk the school for statements and a refund policy; we help you read them.
- 5Flexibility bufferContingency for weather, maintenance and re-tests, which are normal in flight training.
PAJoin the call
Bring your questions to the call
- An honest timeline, not optimistic guesses
- A costed pathway from day one to the airline application
- Real financing options that match your budget
- Answers to every question parents ask
PAWhere you fly
Training regions and bases
Namibia
Partner flight schools here train to the NCAA standard. Your shortlist shows the base, the airfield and where you would live.
PAStart dates
Intakes and start dates
Next start date
Rolling intakes, ask the cadet desk for the next start date.
PAEligibility
Eligibility and admission
General guidance from NCAA rules. Your advisor checks your own case.
- Age
- Student / first solo: 16 (NAMCAR 61.02.1) · PPL: 17 (NAMCAR 61.03.1) · CPL: 18 (NAMCAR 61.05.1).
- Education
- Completed secondary school; physics and maths help, and some home regulators require them for licence conversion.
- Class 1 medical
- Valid Class 1 medical certificate under NAMCAR Part 67.
- English level
- English Language Proficiency certification required (NAMCAR 61.05.1).
- Documents
- Passport, school certificates, medical certificate, proof of funds and the school offer, as your visa route requires.
PAHow it works
How to apply with the cadet desk
- 1Free counsellingA call with the cadet desk: eligibility, budget and a realistic timeline.
- 2School shortlistPartner schools in Namibia matched to your budget and licence goal.
- 3Medical and documentsClass 1 medical booked, school documents and finance planned with you.
- 4Visa fileYour Namibian study permit file prepared with you. No visa promises.
- 5Arrive and trainArrival plan, progress reviews with your school and a cadet desk.
- 6Convert and go homeLicence conversion planned with DGCA. Help applying to airlines after your licence, and help getting into an OJT (On-the-Job Training) programme, where available.
PAVisa
Visa process
Namibian study permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security; processing about 2–4 months.
- Proof of acceptance from the school
- Forms, medical and radiological reports, police clearance (18+)
- Motivation letter, sponsor undertaking, medical aid and accommodation
- Apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs; about 2–4 months
General guidance only. Requirements change; we guide you, with no visa promises. Official source: Ministry of Home Affairs permits (official).
PALicence conversion
Bringing your licence home to DGCA
Your Namibian NCAA commercial pilot licence (NAMCAR Part 61) is issued in Namibia. To fly commercially at home, you then convert it with DGCA.
What DGCA asks for · checked against official sources
Foreign ICAO CPL converted under DGCA CAR Section 7 Series G Part I: Indian Class 1 medical, RTR(A), DGCA papers (Air Regulations and Composite: Air Navigation + Meteorology), licence/logbook verification with the issuing authority, then a skill test in India.
Official source: dgca.gov.in
- Plan before you start
We check the current DGCA requirements with you and plan your training records for conversion.
- Log every hour
Your logbook is kept to the standard your conversion needs.
- Apply through DGCA
We guide you through the process, and DGCA decides the outcome.
PAQuestions
Questions from India
How long does the CPL take in Namibia?
Your training plan sets out a month-by-month timeline for your school before you commit.
How many flying hours does a NCAA CPL need?
200 hours total flight time, or 150 hours on an integrated course; 100 hours as pilot in command, or 70 on an integrated course (NAMCAR 61.05.1).
Can I convert my NCAA licence with DGCA?
Converting a NCAA licence with DGCA, in outline: Foreign ICAO CPL converted under DGCA CAR Section 7 Series G Part I: Indian Class 1 medical, RTR(A), DGCA papers (Air Regulations and Composite: Air Navigation + Meteorology), licence/logbook verification with the issuing authority, then a skill test in India. We guide you through the process, and DGCA decides the outcome.
Can Pilots Assist guarantee a visa or an airline job?
No. We prepare your visa file with you and plan your career steps honestly, but visas are decided by the authorities and jobs by airlines.
Can I get a loan through Pilots Sky Lend?
Pilots Sky Lend education-loan support helps students from India prepare loan applications for CPL training, type ratings and ground classes, with disbursement planned against school fee stages.
Why should we use Pilots Assist instead of applying to a school directly?
You can apply directly, and some families do. What we add is a second pair of experienced eyes on your side of the table: we compare schools and destinations honestly, prepare the admission, loan and visa paperwork with you, and plan the licence your child will need back home from the very first day. Once training starts, your child has one named advisor and our cadet desk, and after the licence we help with airline applications, OJT programmes where available and licence conversion. In short, your child never has to work the system out alone.
Does it cost anything to talk to you?
No. Counselling is free and there is no deposit to talk to us. You and your child can ask every question you have, compare destinations and see a plan before deciding anything. We would much rather you decide slowly and confidently than quickly and with doubts.
How safe is flight training, and how are schools chosen?
Flight training is closely regulated: every partner school trains under its national aviation authority, such as the FAA, SACAA, CASA, CAAP or the EASA system, which sets rules for aircraft maintenance, instructors and training. We properly vet every partner school before we suggest it. You receive the school's ATO or Operating Certificate, and we show you how to check with the regulator that it is valid. If you ever have a safety concern during training, your child's advisor and our cadet desk are a call away.
Who holds our money?
The flight school receives all training fees, and you pay the school directly, on the school's own easy payment plan. Pilots Assist does not hold your training money. Before each instalment, your advisor explains what it covers and checks it against your plan, so you always know where your money is going and why.
What will it cost in total, with every cost included?
The full cost includes tuition and flying, exams and licence fees, medicals, visa and travel, health insurance, accommodation, food and transport, and licence conversion back home. Our cost calculator shows current estimates for each destination in your currency, and your advisor builds a written plan for your child's exact route. We also help you set aside a sensible buffer, because retests, weather or extra lessons can add cost. Conversion fees at home are separate and paid to the training organisation and the aviation authority.
Should our child take a medical before we pay anything?
Yes, we strongly suggest it. Airline pilots need a Class 1 medical, and checking this first means you only commit money once you know your child meets the standard. For students planning to fly in India, DGCA's process starts with a Class 2 medical and then a Class 1 initial examination at a DGCA-designated centre. Your advisor explains the steps and where to go.
Can we get a loan for pilot training?
Families in India can use Pilots Sky Lend, our education-loan application support, which covers CPL training, type ratings and ground classes. We help you choose between routes, prepare a lender-ready file and plan disbursements around the school's fee stages. Families in other countries get loan guidance on how training is usually funded there.
What happens in an emergency abroad?
Your child can contact our cadet desk, and their named advisor knows their situation in detail. We help them reach the right people quickly, whether that is the school, a doctor, insurance or local services, and, with your child's consent, keep you informed. Health insurance is part of every plan, and we check it is in place before departure.
