The Academy of Aviation (AOA) under NMIMS was established in the year 2009. AOA is a part of the prestigious SVKM NMIMS group and is situated at Shirpur airport in district Dhule (Maharashtra). The institute offers CPL, PPL and AFIR courses in the field of Aviation under NMIMS Shirpur.

NMIMS Academy of Aviation admission process 2021 takes place via online mode only. Admission to all these courses is subject to fulfilling their respective eligibility criteria. Candidates need to fill the application form online. After that, the institute will get in touch with the candidates as per the dates of their upcoming batch.

NMIMS Shirpur offers CPL (Commercial Pilot’s License), PPL (Private Pilot’s License) and AFIR (Assistant Flight Instructor Rating) courses in the field of Aviation. The duration of CPL and PPL programmes is mentioned below:

• CPL Ground Classes at Shirpur Establishment: 14 weeks
• CPL: 12 - 18 months (subject to student passing DGCA and Radio telephony exams)
• PPL: 6 months (subject to student passing DGCA and Radio telephony exams)

The institute also offers an AFIR programme. Candidates seeking admission to this course must contact the admission office of AOA as details are discussed with candidates on an individual level.

The table mentioned below mentions the minimum eligibility criteria for CPL and PPL programmes:

Candidates seeking admission to these courses can get the application forms available on the official website of NMIMS AOA. The steps of filling the application form are mentioned below:

Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NMIMS (www.nmims.edu)

Step 2: Click on the ‘Schools’ tab and then click on ‘Aviation’

Step 3: On the website of ‘Academy of Aviation, click on ‘Academics’ and then on the ‘Application Form’

Step 4: Now, click on ‘Online Application Form’

Step 5: The application form will appear on candidate's screen

Step 6: Fill in the form and submit it online

Once the candidates fill this form, the institute will get in touch with the candidates as per the dates of their upcoming batch.

At NMIMS Academy of Aviation, the cost of flying for one hour is Rs 14,000 and Rs 30,000 on single and twin-engine airplanes respectively. The composite cost of this training is cheaper than similar standard facilities in India or abroad.

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Q. What all programmes are offered by NMIMS Academy of Aviation?

A. The institute offers CPL, PPL and AFIR courses in the field of Aviation.

Q. How is this school related to NMIMS?

A. The Academy of Aviation (AOA) under NMIMS was established in the year 2009. AOA is a part of the prestigious SVKM NMIMS group and is situated at Shirpur airport in district Dhule (Maharashtra).

Q. What is the process of admission to the CPL programme offered by this institute?

A. Admission to CPL is subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Candidates need to fill the application form online. After that, the institute will get in touch with the candidates as per the dates of their upcoming batch.

Q. What type of airplanes are used for training?

A. NMIMS Academy of Aviation impart the entire flying training on their latest CESSNA-172R (GLASS COCKPIT) airplanes equipped with Garmin-1000 system

Q. What are the advantages of flying a glass cockpit airplane?

A. Airplanes like Airbus, Boeing are used by airlines are glass cockpit airplanes. Hence, the exposure at the initial stages of training prepares the students at NMIMS better.

Q. What is the duration of the course?

A. Shirpur airport is owned by NMIMS Academy of Aviation. Hence, there are no restrictions in the duration of operations, unlike a few other institutes which are dependent on the watch hours of the airport. At AOA, flying training and theory training is conducted concurrently after a certain stage. Hence, the duration of the programmes depends upon the ability of the student to cope up with training. An average student is able to complete the course in approximately 15 to 18 months.

Q. Has this institute laid down any limit on the number of students being trained by each instructor?

A. Yes, AOA does not allow more than eight trainees per instructor to ensure proper monitoring, briefing and de-briefing etc.

• The academy has most versatile Basic Trainer the Cessna 172 R with GLASS COCKPIT and all the aircraft are equipped with the most recent dual GARMIN-1000 GPS system for navigational purposes
• The aviation academy has privately owned DGCA Approved Airport for exclusive use of Academy
• At AOA, there are not more than eight trainees per instructor for ensuring proper monitoring, briefing and de-briefing
• The academy has Hangar - A State-of-the-art, well ventilated and exceedingly well maintained