Welcome to Deal Alliance Aviation Training

Deal Alliance Aviation Training is South Africa’s longest established aviation training school providing dedicated theoretical training for private, commercial and airline pilots.

Our Aviation & Ground School specialises in training and maintaining pilot proficiency for those soft and non-technical skills required for a commercial pilot licence. Our aviation-related courses are geared to be relevant to a wide range of pilot operation and are regularly updated to keep abreast of changing aviation technology.

So much training is now presented online and lacks the interaction and sharing between aviators of real-time experiences from which all pilots can learn and benefit.

In-house training may not always be practical for some. We therefore present many of our courses virtually but always facilitator-led.

Why learn with us?

Our lecturers and facilitators are experienced, knowledgeable and excellent communicators. All those candidates who join our aviation ground school for the purposes of obtaining or renewing their certification appreciate and speak highly of their experience with Deal Alliance and return year after year to benefit from our personalised approach to training

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Facility

Although our training facility is situated at Cape Town International Airport, thus enabling pilots to attend our scheduled training courses close to their place of work, Deal Alliance can also arrange to have our facilitators and lecturers conduct bespoke training at the Operator’s own premises if this is more convenient.

Aviation Training

The training offered by Deal Alliance covers SA CAA certificated aviation courses:

Deal Alliance facilitators and lecturers are continually developing new courses in line with current aviation requirements.

Language Proficiency

Deal Alliance was the one of the first Aviation Language Proficiency Test Centres to be accredited by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority. We test pilots and Air Traffic Controllers for their language competency levels, and can also provide bespoke Aviation English Training to assist the candidate to improve his or her level of English. This training is conducted by experienced pilots who are also CELTA qualified, thus providing the best possible environment for complete immersion in an aviation context whilst improving the standard of spoken English.

Training within Africa

Deal Alliance Aviation presents all ground training for individual training schools, as well as Commercial and Corporate Aviation companies both within and outside South Africa’s borders.

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Testimonials

“Debbie always went above and beyond to make sure that we understood the work and that we would pass, which often meant a lot of patience, individual attention and sacrifice on her part, which she would always give with a warm smile!”

Dustin Metcalfe (Commercial Pilot Ground School)

“I would highly recommend both the school and D Mann as an asset to any lecturing facility.”

Aldo Bezzicheri (Radio Aids Course)

“All of the lectures were very well structured and I found all the lecturers to be very knowledgeable. Our class was of sufficient size to allow for class discussions, personal interaction, and to receive personal attention from the lecturers.”

Warrant Officer Miller, Pilot SAPS Air Wing, KZN (Commercial Pilot Ground School)

“Flight Training Adelaide is arguably one of the best aviation training colleges in the world pushing out well-trained pilots for arguably the best airlines in the world. Debby, your Deal Alliance is far superior to anything I have experienced here in ground school thus far. Your methodology, your experience, your in-depth explanations, the material you offer, the instructors you choose, the personal attention, the professionalism you endeavor to uphold are certainly superior.”

Warren Gedye, Cathay Pacific Cadet Program (Commercial Pilot Ground School)

“Thank you Debby for an informative and relaxed CRM renewal for all my pilots. It is always an absolute pleasure and your effort to tailor the course for helicopter pilots is sincerely appreciated. Another CRM done and we look forward to next time.”

Gary Wilson (Crew Resource Management Course), NAC Helicopters Cape Town

“I wrote nav yesterday, 89%, 1st time! Could not have managed it without your help! Thank you so much for the advice…”

Megan Kloppers (Commercial Pilot Ground School)

“Excellent encounter with this organisation. Course content is relevant, well researched and factual as per recommended standards and guidelines. The SMS course is presented in such a way the you feel encouraged and comfortable to interact and give input. I highly recommend Deal Alliance for aviation training.”

Dean Oliver (Safety Management Systems Course)

“Debbie, what an awesome instructor she is! I had the privilege to meet Debbie at my work place, South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service, where she presented a five day course on Safety Management Systems. From the first day, she put the class at ease with a professional, yet easy approach, sharing her knowledge and experience in aviation and safety. I would highly recommend this course to anyone keen on learning more about aviation, and those interested in safety, to do their training with Deal Alliance.”

Nolan Naidoo (Safety Management Systems Course), SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service