Aero Club Del Ecaudor

Aero Club del Ecuador is a flight school and private club for pilots based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The organization was formally founded on 20 February 1931 with the goal of promoting civil aviation in Ecuador. It has trained more than one thousand pilots since it opened. The club graduated the first aviators of the Ecuadorian Air Force and the first woman civil pilot in the nation. It has been training pilots for more than ninety years.

The school operates directly inside José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil. This location gives students regular contact with active airline captains and commercial operators. The club owns its own fleet of single engine and multi engine aircraft for continuous training. It also uses a flight simulator for certified training in instrument procedures and emergencies. Students and members can use a hangar, swimming pool, gym, and restaurant on site.

The flight school offers several training programs for new and experienced pilots. Discovery flights let beginners experience piloting for one day with an instructor. The private pilot course covers basic flight skills, weather, navigation, and regulations. The commercial pilot course prepares students for careers with airlines, corporate aviation, and cargo transport. Additional courses include instrument rating, multi engine rating, and flight instructor training. The school also offers flight hour packages in both single engine and multi engine aircraft.

Aero Club del Ecuador assists pilots who need to convert foreign licenses to Ecuadorian credentials. This service includes adaptation flights and support with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The school states that it has high graduation rates and strong job placement rates for its students. It provides direct credit plans and discounts for upfront payments. Accepted payment methods include bank transfers, deposits, certified checks, and credit cards.

The club maintains several community and safety programs. It works with the airport on ethical cat population control through capture, sterilize, and release campaigns. The organization helps with humanitarian air bridges after natural disasters. It also runs a charity program called Pilot For A Day with nonprofit foundations. Used oil and maintenance filters go to authorized recycling suppliers. The club enforces a zero tolerance harassment policy for all members, staff, and students.

The school requires students to have a Class 2 medical certificate issued by the civil aviation medical center. It recommends an intermediate level of English because aviation manuals and technical literature are in English. The school offers preparation for the ICAO English proficiency test. This helps students meet international aviation language standards.

Services

• Discovery flights
• Private pilot course
• Commercial pilot course
• Instrument rating
• Multi engine rating
• Flight instructor course
• Foreign license conversion
• Flight hour packages
• Flight simulator training