Private College of Transportation (PCT)

Private College of Transportation is a private aviation college located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The college was founded in 2002. Its main goal is to provide civil and state aviation with trained personnel who meet European qualification requirements. It works under Bulgarian and European aviation rules.

The college holds licenses and approvals from the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration. It meets both local and European legal standards. The college operates as an Approved Training Organisation. It also holds an aviation training centre certificate and approval to train and examine maintenance personnel.

The college offers theoretical pilot courses for aeroplane and helicopter licenses. These courses follow EASA regulations and the requirements of the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration. Students can study for a private pilot license or a professional pilot license. The training covers the knowledge needed for both aeroplane and helicopter operations.

For maintenance personnel, the college provides vocational education for the profession of aviation technician. This program serves civil and state aviation. Students may attend full time classes or study through distance learning. The curriculum includes modules and aircraft type courses. The college offers type rating training for technicians on the Airbus A320.

The college also provides short courses required by EASA regulations. These courses support staff in flight operations, technical operations, and commercial operations. They help aviation professionals stay current with regulatory rules and safety standards. The courses are open to individuals and organizations in the aviation sector.

Theory training for all specialties takes place at the college's training base in Sofia. The college also runs an electronic learning platform for online and distance education. This allows students to access coursework remotely.

The college is currently accepting applications for the aviation technician program for the 2026/2027 academic year. The institution reports 23 years of experience, 38 instructors, and over 2,000 trained graduates since its founding.

Services

• Pilot theory courses for aeroplanes
• Pilot theory courses for helicopters
• Private pilot license training
• Professional pilot license training
• Aviation technician vocational training
• Distance learning for technicians
• Airbus A320 type rating for technicians
• EASA short courses for flight operations
• EASA short courses for technical operations
• EASA short courses for commercial operations