About us
The need for professional pilot training and well-trained aviation personnel is growing in all parts of the world. CAE Global Academy Douala in Cameroon, formerly Sabena Flight Academy Africa, was launched with local partners to provide high quality, innovative training for cadets and aviation professionals in Central Africa.
The academy in Douala is fast becoming the leading high quality aviation institute in the region by combining local expertise and excellent government support with the experience of the world leader in aviation training, simulation and modeling technology: CAE.
Training Programs
Addressing different airlines' needs CAE Global Academy Douala offers the following training programs:
Airline Training Pilot License (ATPL):
Integrated ab initio airline pilot training as approved by
Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
PHASE 1: Douala, Cameroon
800 h of Theoretical ATPL (A) training program, based on the JAR approved ATPL theoretical program of SFA and as approved by CCAA
PHASE 2: Phoenix, USA
207 hours of Flight Training for the following licenses and qualifications: PPL, CPL, IR, ME under FAA and CCAA approval
PHASE 3: Phoenix, USA
Extended Multicrew Coordination Course (MCC) including 20 hours of B 737 full flight simulator
Flight Dispatcher Training
Approved by Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
Ab-initio program of 455 hrs in 13 weeks
Preparation to the license of flight dispatcher
Reduced program tailored for candidates with previous experience
Ab-initio Flight Attendant Training
Approved by Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)
8 weeks training in Safety and First Aid including Dangerous Goods Transportation, Crew Resource Management, and Security.
Phase I – Theoretical training :147 hours
Phase II – Practical training including fire and wet drills :40 hours
Other Training Courses:
Modular Private Pilot License PPL(A) / Commercial Pilot License CPL(A) /Instrument Rating IR(A)/Multi Engine(A)
Catch up on all the latest news from our global academies around the world.
It’s Carnival at CAE Global Academy Évora On February 21, come be a pilot for the day!
CAE Global Academy Évora will be welcoming interested candidates to come see what´s like to be an airline pilot career – from the start of cadet training through taking a seat in the cockpit. Come learn what it takes to be a pilot and how you can get started.
If you have always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot, here`s your chance to experience it first-hand! Let CAE Global Academy Évora help you reach your goal.
To confirm your attendance, please contact us for more information at carla.costa@cae.com / + 351 266 730 540.
CGA Évora Open Day: 14 January 2012
Fulfill your dream of becoming a pilot at CAE Global Academy Évora! Apply now and take advantage of our summer promotion.
CGA Brussels: January 5, 2012
Happy flying to Alexis Osipenco and Olivier Cools who have been recently hired by Ryanair. The duo are graduates of Promotion 16. Other recent graduates of the same class are currently undergoing assessments by Ryanair as the airline is looking to hire more of our newest pilots!
CGA Brussels: December 9, 2011
CGA Brussels: Congratulations to Promotion 16! On December 9th, 19 of our cadets received their wings upon successfully completing their pilot training. Of the group, 10 have already found jobs and have begun training with their respective airlines. We wish them all continued success!
CGA Évora: Winter Promotional Campaign
Do you wish to become an Airline Pilot and to get an A320 Type Rating in one of the best aviation training centers in Europe?
Join our ATP (A) I January or March 2012 course and take advantage of a 10% discount on a Type Rating in CAE Madrid.
November 18, 2011
Congratulations to Lionel Storrer, Klaas Van Ballaer and Andy Appeltans on joining Ryanair, and to Jimmy Louvigny and Adrien Roeland on joining TNT.
August 3, 2011 - Summer Promotion
Fulfill your dream of becoming a pilot at CAE Global Academy Évora! Apply now and take advantage of our summer promotion.
Are you looking for the right tailor-made solution to outsource your Airlines ab-initio pilot training?
CAE offers airlines a long-term solution to pilot recruitment. Pilot provisioning is a seamless training solution characterized by innovative training methodologies, experienced instructors and a practical, operations-oriented learning approach, using the most modern technologies in flight training, through which we deliver highly trained and qualified pilots to airlines around the world.
CAE Global Academy is recognized for providing safe, state of the art ab initio training for those aspiring to become pilots. With 11 flight academy schools spread across five continents, we are the largest ab initio flight school network in the world.
CAE Global Academy is committed to providing our cadets with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them safely and efficiently fly aircraft for commercial airlines around the world. Our ab initio training programs are taught by hands-on, expert instructors who bring real world experience into the classroom learning environment. Each phase of training is supervised to ensure safety never compromised. Our classrooms and flight training facilities are equipped with the latest technology, applying the latest industry guidelines and regulations.
Upon completion of the training program, we work with each cadet to help them gain employment. As a training leader in the industry our pilots are sought after to join airlines located around the world.
We are committed to working with you and your child every step of the way to ensure their dream of becoming a pilot is fulfilled - together we can make it happen.