A day in the life
- 05:00Weather and flight plan briefing.
- 06:30Pre-flight checks with the crew.
- 08:00Fly Nairobi to Mombasa.
- 13:00Return leg, then debrief.
Is it for you?
- Best for Doers
Technical, hands-on and full of decisions.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
Flight school is expensive, so look for airline cadet programmes and bursaries.
Your path to becoming a Pilot
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
MathsPhysicsGeographyEnglish - 2 KCSE
Aim for C+ overall
C+ or better in Maths, Physics and English. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 2 years
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Offered at flight schools at Wilson Airport and other KCAA-approved schools.
- 4 After · 1–3 years
Build flying hours
Log hours as a first officer or instructor before airline jobs.