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Why Lanseria Flight Centre?


For over 35 years, Lanseria Flight Centre has been shaping pilots who now fly for the world’s leading airlines – Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa and more. Based at Grand Central Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, we provide internationally recognised training that takes students from their very first flight to the cockpit of an airline career.

Our difference is focus, conditions, and experience. With clear skies, no coastal delays, no airline traffic, and a fully manned tower, students get the benefit of uninterrupted training and real-world operations from day one. Add to this our modern fleet, airline-standard instructors, and proven training pathways, and you have a flight school where careers take off faster.

Whether you’re starting from zero or converting a foreign licence, we deliver a clear route to your ATPL with structured PPL, CPL, ME, IR, and advanced ratings. Students from the UK, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa trust LFC to launch their journey — not just as pilots, but as professionals ready for the global aviation industry.

About LFC

Lanseria Flight Centre has trained thousands of pilots over the past 35+ years who now fly for leading global airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Ryanair. We equip aspiring pilots with internationally recognised licences and ratings that open direct pathways to airline careers worldwide.

Based at Grand Central Airport, Johannesburg, we deliver over 25,000 flight hours annually in optimal training conditions. Unlike coastal or congested airspace, our students progress faster with fewer delays, gaining real-world experience in a manned control tower environment from their very first lesson.

We specialise in full-time, accelerated programmes — taking students from zero experience to Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) readiness in 12–18 months. With a modern fleet, highly experienced instructors, and structured career pathways, we prepare international and local students to transition seamlessly into commercial aviation.

Pilot Training Programmes

  • Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – Launch your aviation journey with 45+ flying hours, solo flight milestones, and foundational training for future ratings.
  • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) – Graduate as a professional pilot in as little as 12 months with 200+ logged hours, advanced flight planning, and airline-standard procedures.
  • Instrument Rating (IR) – Train to fly in all weather conditions, mastering instrument-only navigation with precision approaches and real IFR experience.
  • Night Rating – Expand your privileges with safe and professional after-dark operations, essential for multi-crew and airline careers.
  • Multi-Engine Rating (ME) – Qualify on advanced Diamond and Seneca aircraft, gaining multi-engine decision-making skills that airlines require.
  • Frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) – Achieve the highest level of training recognition, combining CPL, ME, and IR — the full pathway to airline entry programmes.
  • Hour Building Packages – Accumulate 100+ structured flight hours cost-effectively, designed for international CPL students.
  • Type Ratings & Foreign Licence Validations – Transition seamlessly to airline operations or convert your licence for South African or ICAO recognition.

Top 10 LinkedIn Skills For Aspiring Airline Pilots Brought To You By Lanseria Flight Centre

  1. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) – core qualification keyword recruiters search.
  2. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations – critical for airline-standard flying.
  3. Multi-Engine Operations – airlines want proof of ME proficiency.
  4. Crew Resource Management (CRM) – huge focus in airline selection processes.
  5. Aviation Safety & Compliance – aligns with ICAO/EASA/FAA regulatory frameworks.
  6. Flight Planning & Navigation – includes use of flight management systems and advanced route planning.
  7. Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Theory / Frozen ATPL – keyword that signals readiness for airline training.
  8. Aircraft Systems Knowledge – especially on common trainers (Cessna, Piper, Diamond) but transferable to airline fleets.
  9. Decision-Making Under Pressure – airlines want evidence of judgement and risk management.
  10. Communication & Leadership in Multi-Crew Environments – soft skill but heavily weighted in pilot assessments.

Optional add-ons (depending on experience):

Type Rating (if completed)

Night Flying Operations

Human Factors in Aviation

Jet Orientation Course (JOC) / Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC)