The Vukani Aviation Cadet Pilot Scheme Programme has the following targeted outcomes:
Programme |
Target |
Aviation Awareness: Recruitment and Selection |
500 |
Psychometrics Test |
500 |
Simulation |
100 |
Life Skills Programmes |
60 |
Commercial Pilot License |
60 |
It should be noted that the cadets were split into 3 groups of 20, to allow for reasonable instruction time.
(2) (a) A summary of achievements since the inception of the programme are as follows:
Training Programmes |
|
Learners who completed the Commercial Pilot License and Advanced Pilot Training |
4 |
Learners currently undergoing Commercial Pilot License Training |
19 |
Learners who have obtained their Commercial Pilot License and currently undergoing Advanced Pilot Training |
15 |
Cadets who have found employment after completing the Commercial Pilot License and Advanced Pilot Training |
5 |
Total students who dropped out / dismissed / absconded |
17 |
Total |
60 |
Life Skills Programmes: The planned target for the Life Skills Programme was 60 learners, with 50 learners benefitting whilst 10 learners left the programme before completing all the required activities.
(b) The intention was that all 60 cadets would complete all the required tasks and flight hours in a period of 18 months, which proved to be difficult due to the following reasons:
(3) (a) 9 Cadets have completed the Commercial Pilot License and Advanced Pilot Training with 5 cadets already having found employment, 19 learners are currently undergoing Commercial Pilot License Training and 15 learners are currently undergoing Advanced Pilot Training.
(b) The total budgeted programme cost is R77 070 921.00.
(4) The entire programme, as per the contract with Vukani Aviation, is expected to be completed by 31 December 2015.
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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