Welcome to Paramount Aviation Academy.

Paramount Aviation Academy is an exclusive flying school in the town of Bethlehem, nestled in the
foothills of the Maluti and Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa.

Here we believe that personal attention from vastly experienced instructors is the key to producing
exceptional pilots who are confident and competent.

WHY CHOOSE US

Dedicated Certified Instructors

Our instructors are highly experienced and dedicated to teaching people to fly within close proximity.

Ideal Weather & Training Location

Free State Highlands has fantastic weather meaning students can fly almost every day of the year.

No Pressure / Time wastage

Quiet airfield means students can concentrate on learning to fly without being rushed

Two Operative Runways

Bethlehem’s airfield boast of a 1.2 km asphalt runway and a grass runway which provides an uninterrupted training.

Top Quality SACAA Pilot Programs

Our flight school’s flight training courses are the leading Part 141 and Part 61 SACAA approved Professional Pilot courses.

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We offer one of the highest quality flight training in South Africa

Our passion is helping you pursue your passion – achieving a career in aviation.
Our student pilots train to become international airline pilots flying the world and
commercial pilots flying for major airlines here in the South Africa.

Our Instructors


Our instructors are highly experienced and dedicated to teaching people to fly within close proximity.

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Find a Course


Paramount Aviation offers you a number courses to choose from.

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Our Fleet / Rates


Paramount Aviation has some of the finest, modern training aircraft available in the world today.

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Student Life


Some say location is everything. In the case of Bethlehem, we would agree. It is the fastest growing town in the Free state province, with its target of being the Fourth largest city after Kroonstad in balance.

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International Students


You need to apply for a study visa through the South African Embassy in your country. A non-refundable fee of $715.00 into our bank account will activate the process of selection.

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