Success Stories Alumni

“My name is Milea Nikolaos, 23 years old and I was part of WizzAir Pilot Academy in Egnatia Aviation Flight school and currently I am First Officer in WizzAir at OTP base.

Egnatia Aviation in my opinion is one of the best flight schools in Europe. The reason why? It is a flight school that is oriented for the airliners, for the big companies and is teaching their cadets according to very clear SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). This step is really important because the next step of the cadet is to enter to a big airline and he will do his job ONLY according to the company SOP. Egnatia Aviation is making a really hard job on making flying with a small aircraft as much as close with flying a big jet.

When I started the type rating with WizzAir, every time I was subjected to grades „HIGHER THAN STANDARD” and the instructors where telling me that I don’t look like a cadet level pilot and is not because I am super smart or whatever, it is simply because of a very high standard training which implemented a very good „AVIATE„ part and large perspective for „SITUATIONAL AWARENESS”. Their Instructors are fantastic with huge amount of experience both in the flight school and ground school. I was a student in many other flight schools, but when I was part of Wizz Air Pilot Academy in Egnatia Aviation, the first feeling of mine was that this is a professional flight school and this should be the way of teaching how to fly SAFELY and how to think one step ahead.”

"Studying at Egnatia equipped me with the fundamental skills and attitude required to work in the aviation industry. The experienced instructors and the advanced aircraft were an integral part in preparing me for a career as a professional pilot. The meticulous standards to which they maintain their aircraft ,as well as the well-equipped classrooms and facilities created an excellent training environment . I take the skills and experience that I gained during my time at Egnatia with me every day I go to work, making me a more competent and well-rounded pilot."

“My name is Abdullah AlFadhli and I’m from Kuwait. Since I was a child I was dreaming to be a Pilot and as I was approaching my graduation from High school I started to search for flight schools. I found many schools and I started comparing between them and the best choice was Egnatia Aviation. I joined Egnatia Aviation in 2018 as an integrated Course student. One of the best choices I did in my life is that I chose Egnatia Aviation, let me tell you why!. It was the best choice because they had brand new Diamond aircraft, combination between ex-fighters and ex-airliners instructors which you will get a very good training and experience from them. One of the things that makes Egnatia a very good choice is that it is located in Greece which means a very good and nice weather to fly in ! Greece is a very nice country to have fun in also and it is very safe to stay while the Greek people are very kind. Egnatia staff are very very helpful, since the day I joined for any problem I had I found them fully ready to help me and solve it. My training took exactly 18 months and after graduation I applied to get a job in Kuwait. I joined Jazeera Airways and now I’m flying Airbus 320 still remembering the first day in my flight school. I highly recommend Egnatia Aviation because it is the best flight training academy ever and if I had to choose again I would choose it 100 times !”

"Studying at Egnatia Aviation was an outstanding experience, their high level of standards makes sure that the demanding pilot training runs smoothly. Highly experienced instructors and personnel are there to make sure that you receive the best out of it. With highly modernized facilities, top-edge cutting technology simulators and a well maintained fleet, the flight training and hour build up helped me land a job as a first officer shortly after my training was over at one of the biggest airlines of Europe. Having the chance to fly the legendary series of Boeing 737. I feel more than happy and blessed that I have been a part of Egnatia Aviation family."

"To all those considering a flight school, firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Egnatia Aviation for all the assistance they have provided me with while pursuing my dream of becoming a pilot. I would also like to recommend the flight school to prospective students looking to be future aviators. Soaring the Greek sky was probably some of the best flying I ever had, beautiful views, many airports to touchdown at, state of the art aircraft and extremely kind and helpful Egnatia team are key ingredients for a memorable experience."

"My name is Antonopoulos Alexandros and I was an Egnatia aviation student at the class of September 2015. Luckily I was one of the two scholarship sponsored cadets and I'm grateful for that. I'm currently an airline first officer at the national carrier of Greece, Aegean airlines, and right now as you can see inside the flight deck of an Airbus 320, having fulfilled my dream. I strongly recommend Egnatia aviation as a flight school not only for the exceptional training they provide, along with a brand new fleet of modern glass-cockpit Diamond aircraft, but also for the warm and family oriented feeling they create throughout the whole stay, inside and outside of the school. Moreover, they are always there, ready to consult and fulfill your needs!"

"Egnatia Aviation is a highly recommended training organisation! It’s environment, equipment and employees provide a solid foundation to grow the three most important characteristics to an aviator: Knowledge, Skills and Attitude. The modern facilities and fleet together with the operational environment make the transition to the airlines smoother and the training experience memorable!"

“I had a wonderful experience at Egnatia Aviation, facilities and resources are exceptional. The school offered me top quality training and properly prepared me for the selection process. I am now employed by Kuwait Airways which made my dream come true. Highly recommended, it is just the option of flight school I was looking for!”

"My experience in Egnatia Aviation was not only amazing in regards with the learning environment and the good lifestyle, but also exceeded my expectations as the whole team starting from the top management team to the bus drivers was restless and working around the clock to provide a great learning experience and shape the students into a professional and airline’s pilots material. Egnatia Aviation has the best type of airplanes for training, well maintained, with safety being the top priority. They had our best interest always at heart and the Instructors and Head of Training doors were always open for us to assist us in any questions regarding the training. Overall Egnatia Aviation was the best choice and a very good decision.”

"When I started looking for a flight school to obtain my commercial pilot license, I had to make the right decision, because at the age of 38, you don’t have much time to lose or make wrong choices. Such an important decision like choosing the right flight school from the beginning is vital. Since pilot studies demand a significant amount of dedication, hard work and discipline, you need to be sure that all other formalities and logistics are taken care of, so you only concentrate on your studies.

Egnatia Aviation was one of the schools that projected this support and professionalism from the beginning of our correspondence enquiring about the school. So, after some extensive and thorough research, I concluded to go for Egnatia Aviation. I still remember how easy was to communicate and get genuine answers to my questions and concerns. Throughout my training journey I was able to enjoy the high standards of training and safety directly from well experience and skillful ground and flight instructors. They all have hundreds of flight and teaching hours under their belts, in commercial and air force operations. Their multiyear experience makes them understand the training needs of each individual student and apply the right teaching methods in order to facilitate the best outcome and of course for their students to succeed in their exams, but mostly be able to understand and learn.

Moreover, all students have the luxury to study in state-of-the-art classroom facilities utilizing the latest teaching technologies, in both ground and flight school. The flight school is consisting of a modern fleet of training aircraft maintained to the highest standards, as safety is of outmost importance; and ALSIM ALX simulators used for IR, MCC and SOPs purposes.

Also, Egnatia Aviation is offering a range of accommodation facilities for their students, fully managed by the school, with a dedicated support team. Last but not least, is the location; Kavala is a beautiful, peaceful city combining mountains and sea, full of traditional Greek cafes and restaurants. I highly recommend Egnatia Aviation for airline pilot studies and for a lovely place to live while studying."

“Incredible school! Egnatia Aviation is a class A, one of the top flight schools. The instructors are great and are always willing to help you throughout your training in any way they can. The planes are always in the best condition and I am fortunate to train on a Diamond DA40 NG with an excellent flight instructor. I can honestly say it is the best, most affordable flight school and I highly recommend Egnatia Aviation to anyone pursuing the dream of becoming a licensed Airline pilot.”

“I would like to say thank you for the professional training, the very friendly environment and the unforgetable experience overall. Egnatia aviation was definitely the perfect choice.”

“As a former student pilot at Egnatia Aviation, I can only say that my experience there exceeded my top expectations. My journey started with the initial contact with the admissions manager who was very patient and helpful. He genuinely answered every question I asked, and he kindly assisted me through all the admission process.

My pilot training lasted only 17 months from A to Z. The school provides all the suitable conditions for the best and the fastest way to the cockpit’s right seat. Yet, they expect the full dedication and commitment from students. The school philosophy is very much Airline oriented. From day one, students are treated like Airline Pilots. They are expected to wear a uniform, to respect punctuality, to respect their flight schedule and to hold their own badge. The Ground and Flight instructors are very cooperative, helpful and very humble. Most of them are coming from the Air Force and commercial backgrounds, with massive experience and knowledge in aviation.
In addition to the school management, administrative department, flight dispatchers, maintenance team do work around the clock for the student’s best experience. Without forgetting to mention the bus drivers who always have been super friendly and very professional.

Besides the school life, I enjoyed living in Kavala. It’s a quiet and charming city, with a lot of touristic spots and beaches. The school provides comfy apartments, well equipped and modern.

Currently, I am a First Officer on ATR72-600 with the Moroccan national Carrier affiliate, Royal Air Maroc Express, where I used the acquired knowledge and experience to serve and carry-on the never ending learning journey.”