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Why Olympus Aviation
Choosing the right Flight School
The choice of the right training school is the first step on your way to become a competent Private or Professional Pilot and the most important decision you will make.
There is no casual approach on learning to fly. A successful flying career is only possible by obtaining the best training during the formative hours of aviation training. The core objective of OA is to provide the best possible foundation for student pilots, from day one. We make no shortcuts leaving nothing to chance.
“Flying is an art and the art of flying is being taught and learned by the right staff”
Great Instructional Experience
Highlights of Captain Stavros Anastasiadis, Head of Training of Olympus Aviation :
With over 40 years of experience as an Air Force pilot, civilian pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor’s Instructor, Flight examiner, with a total of 18900 hrs flight time, consisting of 3800 Air Force hrs, 14850 civilian hrs and 250 sea plane hrs, is considered as one of the best Flight Instructors in Greece.
Exemplified solid teaching and instructional abilities in a highly demanding air force and commercial environment, through execution of syllabus design, management, and revision for entry level pilots, while providing effectual training courses PPL, ATPL (Air Transport Pilot Licence), MCC, Type rating.
Successfully trained more than 380 private and professional pilots.
Author of the book The art and technique of flying.
Flight Safety
OA’s main goal is to provide Professional Training according to Part FCL / EASA regulations of flight safety and standards of maintenance. OA utilizes only fully certified by EASA and HCAA of Greece, aircrafts. For more information about the operating airport operate click here.
Training Experience
Olympus Aviation with EL ATO 134 Horizon Aviation Academy is an Approved EASA Training Organization, in Thessaloniki/Greece, under the authorization of Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA). Olympus Aviation is established by Professional pilots from the Air Force and Civil Aviation industry with thousands flying hours and great experience in training process. Ground Instructors have proven specialized skills and long time experience in aviation.
Excellent Weather
The excellent weather conditions in Alexandroupoli airport (sea level) enable us to deliver uninterrupted training all year long, without wasting precious time and money.
In summer, high temperatures here are usually between 27 and 33 degrees Celsius, although they sometimes climb higher.
In the fall and winter months, nights are significantly cooler, and normal daytime high temperatures are between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius.
More than 50 airports (International Build Up)
For advanced training student pilots and Hour Builders have the opportunity to visit and be trained in more than 50 airports and airfields around the Greek mainland and islands (eg. Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos, Skiathos, Mytilini) and in many other european airports, either for VFR or IFR approaches.
In only 12 months
In Olympus Aviation the average time required to complete Zero to ATPL course is 12 – 14 months, including Exams.
Hospitality
At Olympus Aviation you will be personally guided through each stage of your training program, in an hospitable environment from the first introductory flight to all the way through to the day you receive your completion of certificate on relative licence.
About Olympus Aviation
Olympus Aviation Academy is founded and operated by veteran air force and civil aviation Flight Instructors, following the highest of EUROPEAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY/EASA standards.
Olympus Aviation Academy provides professional pilot training, at all levels, from 0 to ATPL (Air Transport Pilot Licence).
The academy maintains a high degree of discipline, necessary for building a future aviators’ skills and character.
Choosing the right Flight School
“Flying is an art and the art of flying is being taught and learned by the right staff”
Pay as you Fly – No risk
While many advertise the “pay as you fly” idea, in Olympus Aviation Academy it’s absolutely true!
High-Quality Training
All training flights are personally supervised by the Head of Training in order to ensure high-quality training.
e-Learning
On-line question bank for both residential and distance learning students. You may study from home, even before your arrival!
International airport
You’re operating in Greece’s second largest airport, the International Airport of Thessaloniki.As a student of Olympus Aviation Academy, you are trained in the second biggest airport of Greece (not in small or military airports, with many restrictions, which may result in delayed training).
Become Professional Pilot in only 12 months
Your time is valuable, so don’t waste it in flight schools with slow training.
International Hour Building
Advanced training student pilots and Hour Builders have the opportunity to visit and be trained in more than 50 airports and airfields around the Greek mainland and islands (eg. Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos(Zante), Skiathos, Mytilene and in many other European airports, either for VFR or IFR approaches.
Experienced staff
You are taught by highly qualified tutors with many years of flight and training experience, (air force and airlines) to make your course enjoyable and rewarding.
Guaranteed Price
In Olympus Aviation Academy we understand that pilot training is expensive. Hidden fees will result in a student out of his budget. We guarantee that there are no hidden fees.