Sha-Shib Flying Academy,Guna is part of the Sha-Shib Group of Institutions, ranked 2nd among Asia's top Aviation Engineering providers 2020 for its excellent performance. The academy offers Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Diploma courses in Commercial Pilot Licence. Candidates are required to have a medical certificate and must have passed FRTOL & RT Licence Exam to be eligible for admission in Commercial Pilot Licence. Admissions will be based on previous academic performance and on the basis of SFA -CET.

The institute has tie-ups with various major Airlines and Maintenance Organisations like Air India, and Air works to provide on the job training through internships. The major recruiters for OJT are Indigo, Air India, Etihad, Emirates. The highest salary package offered for AME was at 60 LPA and minimum was at INR 8 LPA. Check: Sha-Shib Flying Academy Placement

Sha-Shib Flying Academy Key Facts

  • SFA Aviation Facilities: The Institute features cutting-edge infrastructural facilities that promote the greatest teaching-learning environment. Furthermore, the students gain real hands-on experience that is required in the aviation business. SFA Guna also has a fleet of Thorp T211 and Cessna 172 aircraft.
  • SFA Commercial Pilot Licence Placement: The highest salary was offered at INR 1.5 CPA and average was at INR 18 LPA. 95% students were placed in major airline organisations.
  • SFA Scholarship: Scholarship is provided by the institute on the basis of examination Sha-Shib Flying Academy - Common Entrance Examination (SFA-CET). The scholarships are provided in the form of tuition fee waiver.
  • SFA Airport Presence: SFA presence at six airports/airstrips i.e.Guna, Chhindwara, Ratlam, Hosur, Jamshedpur and Bhubaneswar provides students with exposure to real working environment.

Sha-Shib Flying Academy Courses

The Sha-Shib Group offers aviation courses in various specialisations. The following are the details of the courses offered by Sha-Shib Flying Academy. 

Course Eligibility Criteria SFA Total Fees
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 10+2 with PCM or 3 years diploma INR 4.50 Lakhs
Assistant Flight Instructor Rating CPL Licence INR 4.1 Lakhs
Commercial Pilot Licence 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board INR 30.1 Lakhs
Flight Instructor Rating A valid CPL, AFIR, and IR INR 4.13 Lakhs
Private Pilot Licence A valid CPL, AFIR, and IR INR 10.4 Lakhs

Sha-Shib Flying Academy Admissions

Admission in Sha-Shib Flying Academy is conducted through an entrance exam named SFA -CET, qualifying candidates are eligible for admission.

How to Apply?

  • The candidate can apply online by visiting the official website.
  • Download the application for and fill in the details.
  • Send the duly filled form along with the prescribed registration fee. 
  • Attach the mandatory documents.
  • Appear for a common entrance test examination

Note(s): If a candidate qualifies for admission but is denied due to a lack of seats, the student can reserve their spot for the following session by paying the required fees in advance. NRI Sponsored candidates must submit a sponsor certificate together with the admission form if one is required by the government or the DGCA.

Sha-Shib Flying Academy Placements

The institute has a dedicated placement team which strives to provide best in class placement opportunities to its students.The institute has its own 6 MRO and training aircraft. Some of the major recruiters are Qatar Airways, Go Air,Air India, Indigo, Vistara, ARDC, Arrow Aviation and SpiceJet.

Course Highest Package offered Minimum Package Offered % of Students Placed
AME INR 60 LPA INR 8 LPA 90%
Commercial pilot Licence INR 1.5 CPA INR 18 LPA 95%

Sha-Shib Flying Academy Scholarships

The institute offers its students various scholarships on the basis of performance in HSC and another on the basis of their performance in the qualifying SFA -CET exam. Tabulated below are the details for the aforementioned scholarships:

Based on SFA -CET Performance

Name of the Scholarship Scholarship % Criteria
Platinum 25% Above 90% in SFA -CET
Diamond 20% Above 85% in SFA -CET
Gold 15% Above 70% in SFA -CET
Silver 10% Above 65% in SFA -CET
Bronze 5% Above 60% in SFA -CET

Based on Performance Class 12 Board Exam

Name of the Scholarship Scholarship % Criteria
Mega Score 30% Above 90% in Class XII board examination
Super Scorer 20% Above 85% in Class XII board examination
Star Scorer 10% Above 80% in Class XII board examination

Sha- Shib Flying Academy Faculty

The institute has highly professional faculty having more than 30+ years of experience in their respective fields providing students with the guidance and knowledge required to excel in their career. The institute has 800+ professional flight trainers and 2 faculty members that have retired as flight captains.

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Sha- Shib Flying Academy Facilities

  • Hostel: Accommodation is provided separate hostel rooms for each course for male and female students. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner facility is available in the hostel mess.
  • Library: The institute has a large library with the most up-to-date books, periodicals, magazines, and journals in areas such as aviation, computer science, electronics, science, and engineering.
  • Computer lab: Hi-tech computers lab, having more than 25 coloured notes, with Internet facilities, audio/ visual projectors.
  • Sports Facilities: Apart from academics, SFA has sports facilities for for playing outdoor games like volleyball, football, cricket, tennis and indoor games like chess, carrom and table tennis

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Sha-Shib Flying Academy FAQs

Ques. Does the Sha-Shib Flying Academy offer scholarships?

Ans. Sha-Shib Flying Academy does provide merit-based scholarships. To apply for the scholarship, you must have a valid SFA -CET score.

Ques. What documentation is necessary to pursue Sha-Shib Flying Academy's PPL, CPL, and R/CF programmes?

Ans. A police verification document is necessary to pursue Sha-Shib Flying Academy's PPL, CPL, and R/CF programmes.

Ques. What are the evaluation methods followed at the Sha-Shib Flying Academy?

Ans. All relevant Modules are separated into six semesters. Each semester, both theoretical and practical assessments are held on campus under the supervision of a DGCA-approved Training Manager. If a student fails to pass a paper during the semester, he or she is given another chance to retake the course within 30 days.

Ques..How much is the registration fee for admission in AME at Sha-Shib Flying Academy?

Ans. The candidate is required to pay an amount of INR 25,000 as a registration fee for admission to the AME course.

Ques. How is the Sha-Shib Flying Academy's infrastructure?

Ans. The Institute boasts cutting-edge infrastructure. It has Thorp T2II, Cessna-152, and Cessna-172 planes for training. In addition, Sha-Shib Flying Academy features a computer lab with Microsoft Flight Simulator.