Ground School Training Hours
Flight Training Hours
Earned
Students complete 975 hours of aviation ground school training designed to build the technical, academic, and professional foundation required for pilot development.
01
Structured theoretical training
Aligned with professional aviation standards.
02
World-class simulators
Bridging theory with applied aviation learning.
03
Expert instructors
Guided by experienced aviation professionals.
04
Regional cohort
Train alongside peers across the Caribbean.
Build core flight skills, aircraft handling, and operational awareness in a familiar environment, and advance into commercial-level training with CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy
Begin your application by submitting your initial details and supporting documents through our online platform.
A non-refundable application fee of US $10 is required at this stage and can be conveniently paid our secure online payment system.
Applications close on June 30, 2026
Applicants to the UWI / CAE Aviation Ground School ATPL Program are required to successfully complete the CAE ADAPT (Aviation Diagnostic and Pre-selection Test) as part of the admissions process. The ADAPT assessment evaluates an applicant’s aptitude for professional pilot training.
A US $365 assessment fee applies to the ADAPT Test.
Assessment Areas The ADAPT test may evaluate:
ADAPT Test Requirement Applicants must:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Class 1 Medical Certificate issued by the Barbados Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) and the FAA.
USD $134,228
September 2026
24 Months
