Zambia Air Services Training Institute

Since its establishment in 1968, the Zambia Air Services Institute (ZASTI) has produced some of the finest aviation experts in the world. Providing thorough and professional training in such areas as Flying, Aircraft Maintenance, Aero-Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Rescue Fire Services, Meteorology and Aviation Security, ZASTI has consistently turned out the highest quality of specialized individuals in the field of Aeronautics.

Through ZASTI’s high standards of training and irrefutable reputation, our courses have become recognisable as some of the leading training programmes in the region and, indeed, in the world.

Our Institution is renowned for it’s expertise method of training in all aspects of the aviation industry. We excel in air safety, ensuring a higher quality of security throughout the world of air travel.

 

Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI) was established in 1969 as a combined school of the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) and Department of Meteorology (DMET), to first and foremost train Zambians for an industry that was then exclusively dominated by expatriates. In 1970, the Institution was placed under the Commission for Technical Education and Vocational Training, forerunner to the Department of Technical Education and Vocational Training and now Technical Education Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) under the Ministry of Science Technology and Vocational Training.

In 1998 the TEVET Act no. 13 of 1998 was enacted , that provided for the establishment of a management Board in January 2000, and brought about management and financial autonomy at the Institution.

ZASTI has since inception been providing quality services and a wide range of Aviation Programmes that have, in addition to local industry, attracted students from Southern African region and beyond.

In this website the Institution provides programmes that address industry’s operational concerns and desires. The courses provide necessary skills and knowledge for an organisation’s safe and efficient operations and also a base for further individual professional advancement.

Prospective aviators are therefore assured of the right entry to this ever challenging, exciting and profitable industry.

Welcome on board!

Billieard C. Shingalili, PRINCIPAL

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Pilot Courses

Dream of taking to the skies? Join us at ZASTI for internationally recognised commercial and private pilot training! Our high-flying team of experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know for your cruise through the clouds. Why wait? Join up now!

The School offers training in/through the following:

 

Flight Training Section


Private Pilot Licence (PPL) - 45 hrs of flying instruction Commercial Pilot Licence with Instrument Rating (CPL/IR) -from abinitio 180 hrs flying instruction on a single engine aircraft (Cessna 150) and 50 hrs for Twin Rating and Instrument Rating.Prior to Instrument rating a minimum of 30hrs on Simulator.

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Air Traffic Management Courses

Rather keep both feet on the ground? Our Air Traffic Management courses provide ZASTI students with the highest quality of professional training, with fully qualified trainers to guide you every step of the way. This course will instruct you in exciting new technologies, teaching you invaluable managerial skills and abilities. Interested?

Aero Engineering Courses

Have a mind for machinery? Then apply for one of our Aero Engineering courses! ZASTI’s professional team of qualified engineers will inspire you to reach thrilling new heights of creativity and ingenuity in this highly challenging, but extremely fulfilling, course. Click the link below to join us now!

ICT Courses

Want to learn enterprising new skills? Our highly qualified staff at ZASTI will be happy to help! Our ICT course will provide you with cutting edge abilities and highly sought after qualifications that will grant you all the  advantages you long for! Click the link below for more details!

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