Welcome to Redbird Flight Training Sri Lanka's largest & premier flight training institution based in Ratmalana, Columbo.
Founded by seasoned Airline Captains and led by an experienced Captain with a management and training background, our academy sets a new standard of excellence in aviation education. Our mission is to provide rigorous yet supportive training, transcending boundaries and redefining what it means to be a proficient pilot. Our fleet currently consists of five Cessna aircraft: four Cessna 152 models and one Cessna 172 model. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our fleet with eight additional aircraft: five Cessna 152s and three Cessna 172s. With a fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced instructors who mentor and guide, we nurture students to become confident aviators. Our maintenance team, comprised of elite Sri Lanka Airforce Engineering Officers, ensures our fleet is always airworthy, ready for the next generation of pilots to take to the skies!
Welcome to Redbird Flight Training Sri Lanka's largest & premier flight training institution based in Ratmalana, Columbo.
Founded by seasoned Airline Captains and led by an experienced Captain with a management and training background, our academy sets a new standard of excellence in aviation education. Our mission is to provide rigorous yet supportive training, transcending boundaries and redefining what it means to be a proficient pilot. Our fleet currently consists of five Cessna aircraft: four Cessna 152 models and one Cessna 172 model. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our fleet with eight additional aircraft: five Cessna 152s and three Cessna 172s. With a fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced instructors who mentor and guide, we nurture students to become confident aviators. Our maintenance team, comprised of elite Sri Lanka Airforce Engineering Officers, ensures our fleet is always airworthy, ready for the next generation of pilots to take to the skies!
All aspiring and existing Cadets can achieve their aviation benchmark at Redbird Aviation. A comprehensive range of courses are offered by our dedicated flight training faculty that uses state- of-the-art classrooms, simulators, single and multi-engine aircrafts.
Commercial Pilot License and Instrument Rating (CPL/IR) on Cessna 152
Quick Details:
Ground School: 750 Hours
Flight Training: 160 Hours
2 Hours Skills Test for Issue of CPL/IR
Duration: 9 Months
Private Pilot License on (PPL) Cessna 172/152
Quick Details:
Ground School: 210 Hours
Flight Training: 40 Hours
Duration: 4 Months
1 HR Skills Test for Issue of PPL
Airline Transport Pilot License Frozen (ATPL)
Quick Details:
Total Hours: 750 Hours
Duration: 31 Days
Cessna 172 Type Rating
Quick Details:
Ground School: 5 Hours
Flight Training: 5 Hours
1 Hour Skill Test
Flight Instructor's Course
Quick Details:
Ground School: 125 Hours
Flight Training: 30 Hours
1 - 2 Hours Skill Test Issue
Duration: 60 Working Days
Our Fleet
Due to the large fleet of aircraft we have, the student is ensured of an uninterrupted flying schedule.
Cessna 172
RED BIRD AVIATION SRI LANKA at present has two Cessna 172 aircraft. Due to the large fleet of aircraft we have, the student is ensured of an uninterrupted flying schedule.
Cessna 152
RED BIRD AVIATION SRI LANKA at present has four Cessna 152 aircraft. Our aircraft are painted in sporty looking colours to add to the extra glamour of the flying experience.
Redbird Journey
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Founded by three Airline Captains who collectively have over 65,000+ flying hours. They have experience in being Management Pilots, Training Captains and Simulator Instructors.
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Our Accountable Manager is a former Chief Pilot and Management Pilot who has trained pilots for several major airlines
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Our Head of Flight Training is an Airline Captain who has worked for major airlines in the Far East and in the Middle East
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Between them they have operated B737, L1011, A320, A330, A340, B757, B767 and B747-400, and have collectively over 130 years of flying experience
It is our aim at Red bird aviation flight academy to educate the students who are chasing their dream in aviation, and to guide them to be aviators who will be team leaders and soar to great heights.
The Founders’ passion for all things aviation and their commitment to impart their knowledge and wealth of experience which they have gained in Sri Lanka and Internationally
A highly trained Engineering team led by our Engineering Manager, maintain the fleet in pristine condition
Discussions and presentation forums on aviation related topics will be conducted regularly by Airline Captains, who will motivate the students
Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors who will provide personal attention to every student
Due to the large fleet of aircraft, the students are ensured of an uninterrupted flying schedule
The Founders’ passion for all things aviation and their commitment to impart their knowledge and wealth of experience which they have gained in Sri Lanka and Internationally
Flight Instructors and Ground Instructors who will provide personal attention to every student
A highly trained Engineering team led by our Engineering Manager, maintain the fleet in pristine condition
Due to the large fleet of aircraft, the students are ensured of an uninterrupted flying schedule
Discussions and presentation forums on aviation related topics will be conducted regularly by Airline Captains, who will motivate the students
About Us
Our Vision
We at RED BIRD AVIATION FLIGHT ACADEMY aspire to be a premier Aviation Academy in Sri Lanka, known and recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in Aviation Training.
Our Values
Professional excellence
Integrity, Respect , Self discipline, Commitment and Teamwork
Learning institution with the objective for continuous quality improvement, innovation and knowledge
Sharing highest customer satisfaction and service
Innovation and creativity
Our Mission
Increased productivity means greater output from the same amount of input & It is getting important things done consistently.
Location
RED BIRD AVIATION FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY is located at Hangar No 3, Colombo Airport, Ratmalana.
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Contact Us
RED BIRD AVIATION (PVT)LTD Hanger 3, Ratmalana Airport, Sri Lanka
