Opportunities for WIS students to plan for their future

SATs and Signa Aviation School

On Saturday our high school students had the opportunity to write the SATs at WIS. It is a great opportunity to be a SAT centre where our students can write in a familiar environment with teachers proctoring and supervising. Students who wrote the SATs last Saturday felt well prepared for these test. They attributed this to their preparation in the MYP and with MAP Growth tests in the Middle School. 

Our high school students were also invited to an open day organised specifically for WIS to get to know our own aviation school in Namibia: Signa Aviation. During the two hour visit, our students were able to see the Signa training centre and the aircraft that they would be flying of working with should they do their training at Signa. We have been in conversations with Signa to possibly offer a vocational opportunity combined with our WIS offer in Grades 11 & 12 that could make it possible for our students to do their PPL (private pilot licencse) and later the commercial pilot’s licences in a collaboration between WIS and Signa Aviation Services. Although this is still in its early stages, we are keen to develop a further partnership with Signa. 

Signa offers three training opportunities for young people. If students perform well, there are opportunities for sponsorships from Fly Namibia to work on their aircraft fleet in the future. 

The different training options available at Signa are:

• Aviation Maintenance Mechanic

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION: Unlock your potential in the world of aviation with our comprehensive AviationMaintenance Mechanic Training  Program. At Signa Aviation Services, we provide a dynamic blend of theoretical and hands-on training, ensuring you are well-equipped for a successful career as an Aircraft Mechanic.

  • PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:  

    • Over the age of 18 years old

    • Medically Fit & Full Body Abled

    • ICAO English Language Proficiency Certificate (level 4 minimum)

    • Grade 11 Mathematics & Science or equivalent recommended

  • DURATION: 

    • Phase 1: 1-year theoretical training

    • Phase 2: 2800 hours of practical experience at an AMO to qualify for the

    • Trade Test

    • Phase 3:Trade Test is 3 weeks preparation and a 2-day examination

• Cabin Crew

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will take a student with no previous aviation experience to a Namibian qualified cabin crew attendant.

  • PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

    • Namibian Cabin Crew Attendant Medical Certificate

    • 18 Years of age

    • Matriculated/Grade 12

    • Able to Swim (Unaided for minimum of 15m)

    • Presentable (Weight & Height in proportion)

    • Minimum height of 1.56m (with reach of 2,10m)

    • Psychometric Evaluation – Done by Signa Aviation Services - Included in the Quote)

    • NCAA English Language Proficiency Certificate

• Private Pilot License

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

    • The Signa Aviation Services Private Pilot License course will train you to meet & exceed the standards set forth by the Namibian Civil Aviation Authority. Designed for the recreational private pilot, this course will take a student with no previous aviation experience to a Private Pilot License in either the shortest time possible as full-time student, or in a flexible time frame as a part-time student, dictated by the student’s other commitments.

    • PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

      • Namibian Aviation Medical (Class 2)

      • Initial Deposit (1/3 of total quotation)

      • Psychometric Evaluation (Done at Signa Aviation Services – Included inQuotation)

    • DURATTION: Student Dependent

    • FLYING TIME INCLUDED: 45 aircraft hours

• Commercial Pilot License: 

  • COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Signa Aviation Services Commercial Pilot License course will train you to meet and exceed the standards set forth by the Namibian Directorate of CivilAviation, including both  aircraft handling and technical knowledge. Designed for the career pilot, this course will take a student with only a Private Pilot License to a qualified and employable Commercial Pilot.

  • PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    • Namibian Aviation Medical (Class 1) & Namibian PPL

    • Psychometric Evaluation (Done at Signa Aviation Services – Included in Quote

  • END QUALIFICATION: CPL (IFR & C210) - Commercial Pilot License (Instrument Flight Rules & Cessna 210 Ratings)

    • This license allows you to work as a Commercial Pilot. It also provides you with the aircraft rating which is most sought by the charter operators when employing recently qualified pilots.