Guthrie Aviation

Guthrie Aviation | Flight Training, Charter Operations & Aircraft Maintenance

Core Services & Expertise

Guthrie Aviation is Zimbabwe’s oldest commercially operating Approved Flight Training School established in 1995 providing comprehensive pilot training, charter operations, and aircraft maintenance services. The company brings 25+ years of aviation training expertise with 500+ students trained and 5,000+ cumulative flight training hours.

Leadership includes Craig Guthrie and Kevin Leliard, both holding Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Examiner and Test Pilot certifications. Core services include Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) full and part-time training; advanced ratings; type conversions for multi-engine and single-engine aircraft; soft skills courses; aircraft maintenance services; and air charter operations.

Training covers 33+ aircraft types with instruction delivered in dedicated air-conditioned facilities and computerized testing capabilities.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Guthrie Aviation operates from Charles Prince Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe providing pilot training and charter services to regional Southern African markets. The school is approved by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Higher Education and Civil Aviation Authority. Many graduates have progressed to major international airlines including Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Guthrie Aviation was established in 1995 with official status as Zimbabwe’s oldest commercially operating Approved Flight Training School. The company holds approval from Ministry of Higher Education and Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

Leadership team holds extensive certifications including American and European Airline Transport Pilot licenses and Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Examiner credentials. Training materials meet international standards with dedicated computerized testing facility.

Client Benefits & Advantages

• 25+ years of professional flight training experience
• 500+ successfully trained students
• Leadership expertise with 14,500+ and 9,500+ flight hours respectively
• Comprehensive training from PPL through CPL and advanced ratings
• International standards-aligned curriculum
• Air charter operations capability
• 33+ aircraft types training coverage

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1995
• Headquarters: Charles Prince Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe
• Team: 11-50 employees
• Leadership: Craig Guthrie, Kevin Leliard (20+ years experience each)
• Students Trained: 500+
• Flight Hours: 5,000+
• Aircraft Types: 33+
• Core Services: PPL, CPL, ratings, soft courses, charter, maintenance
• Approvals: Ministry of Higher Education, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
• Training Methods: Classroom, virtual classroom, distance learning
• Notable Alumni: Emirates, Cathay Pacific pilots

Contact Details

Address: Site, 15 Guthrie Aviation, Zimbabwe
Phone: +263-774622260
Email: info@GuthrieAviation.com
Website: www.guthrieaviation.com

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