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National Aviation Specialist Academy (NASA) International Inc

. offers these services to provide its clients the convenience and flexibility during the course of their training. We ensure that each customer will receive the fullest attention and support as they go through the rigorous undertakings encountered during training. To that end our assigned International Student Service Team will be glad to assist in any area that’s crucial for the accomplishment of our students.

TRAVEL

Whether you decide to enroll or just planned to visit our facility our staff will be glad to help you facilitate for your visa, airline ticket reservation, or transportation to our training area. In order to assist effectively assist for your travel needs, we encourage you to contact us at least one month before your intended date of arrival.

If you're an international traveler your airline may directly fly to Manila - Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the capital city of the country.

However, your travel options may vary depending on the place of origin, seasonal demands, and airline ticket fares. Whichever option you choose for your arrival in the Philippines both areas are provided with a connecting flight to Manila. Our staff will be ready to pick you up at the airport once you arrive.

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TRAINING

We suggest that your arrival must be at least one week prior to your scheduled training date. This will give you sufficient time to adjust on your daily routine, familiarize with the school’s staff and instructors, and allow necessary things to be made for your training.

The following things will be made during your arrival:

  1. Personal interview, skill & aptitude assessment test.
  2. Payments and setting-up of student's records.
  3. Opening of personal bank accounts.
  4. Tailoring of pilot's uniform.
  5. Documentations:
    • clearances and permits
    • pilot's license and airman medical certificates.
    • special study permit for foreign nationals who enters with a visitors visa.
    • insurance.
  6. Orientation of school's policy and procedures.
  7. City tour to familiarize places such as internet café, restaurants, shopping centers or convenient stores, fitness gym, hospitals, and others.
  8. The training will start exactly on the date provided in your program. You will receive a training schedule for at least 3 months advance from the commencement date of your course. The published daily schedule shows the academic ground school and flight training. Night time class may be conducted with advance notice.
  9. Video presentation will be conducted from time to time for educational and entertainment purposes.
  10. Basic flight training is conducted at the Manila Airport during daytime from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  11. Advanced phase will be carried out at Manila-Clark International Airport were full instrument approach and air traffic control services is provided.

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UNIFORM

Students and pilots are required to wear the designated type of uniform in every training activity. Students will be issued uniforms before commencement of training. It will consist of two white polo shirts, two pairs of designated color of slacks, shoulder boards, and name tags.

All uniforms are custom tailored for proper fitness and comfort. Additional pairs of uniform may be requested at additional cost.

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PILOT'S SUPPLIES

Pilot’s supplies needed during your training such as books, manuals, flight computers, aeronautical maps, and others that are indicated in the enrollment agreement will be provided by the school. However, students may purchase additional materials that will support their educational needs.

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INSURANCE

We require that you have your own personal health and accident insurance policy. The school's insurance only covers flight training during the overall duration of your program. It does not include medical or accident coverage to any activities outside the facility of the school.

You may obtain your personal insurance prior to your travel. If you don't have any, you may contact our personnel to help you obtain one.

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AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Your airman medical certificate is important in getting a pilot’s license. In order to help you attain the required certificate you must have the following:

  1. Chest X-Ray
  2. ECG or EKG
  3. Urinalysis
  4. Dental Record
  5. Drug Screening Urinalysis Test Result

The designated flight surgeon will perform a physical examination for the issuance of your airman medical certificate. Psychological screening test will also be conducted at the authorized facility as part of the requirement.

To give you a better perspective of the different classes of airman medical certificate the list are provided below in relation to the license you're applying for.

  • Student Pilot's License - 3rd Class
  • Private Pilot's License - 3rd Class
  • Commercial Pilot's License - 2nd Class
  • Airline Transport Pilot License - 1st Class

Our admission procedure requires foreign students to obtain an airman medical certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of their country. This is to ensure that the applicant’s physical condition meets the minimum requirement before being enrolled in the school. A secondary evaluation for the application of a Philippine pilot’s license will be made when accepted by National Aviation Specialist Academy (NASA) International Inc..

To see the list of Civil Aviation Authorities, please visit http://www.icao.int/icao/en/m_links.html

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PILOT'S LICENSE APPLICATION

Our pilot’s license application system provides the most convenient way for applicants to prepare, manage, and apply for their pilot’s license. You may log-in to your account and simply fill-up the required items then send it with the necessary documents. Instructions are provided in a step-by-step manner to guide you through the process. All documents submitted will be posted in your account so you can easily track and print your records if needed.

You may also choose to download pilot license application forms from our website and fill them up manually. Instructions are provided so you can accurately process your application. After the required documents are met then you may send these documents to the following address.

  • Air Transportation Office
  • Attention: Fe Paat
  • Airman Licensing Section - ASD
  • Pasay City, Metro Manila
  • Philippines

Note:
Applications submitted to the Philippine Air Transportation Office must be complete to avoid delays. Incomplete documents may be disregarded and will not be process. We may facilitate and help prepare the application; however, it must be the full responsibility of the applicant to meet all the necessary requirements.

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EXAMINATION AND CHECKRIDE

The Philippine Air Transportation Office (ATO) is the governing authority to determine if you are qualified for a pilot’s license. It is equivalent to FAA, CAA, or DGCAA in other countries. Before you will be given a pilot’s license you will undergo the required examination. This examination consists of written, oral, and practical or checkride. Successful completion of the above mentioned tests will entitle you for the pilot’s license you’re applying for.

You will take the required examination when you apply for private, commercial, instrument, additional rating, conversion of foreign pilot’s license, or airline transport pilot’s licenses. It will be conducted under our facility by a designated pilot examiner or check pilot of the Philippine Air Transportation Office.

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