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Learn how to fly with Aviair Aviation, Bukas’ newest partner

2024-06-14

Most people, if not all, have dreamt of riding an airplane. Ah, the thrill of flying to your dream destination! But have you ever considered what it’s like to fly the plane yourself? Whether you are interested in flying as a sport/hobby or you are considering a career (or career change) in the aviation industry, Bukas’ newly launched partnership with Aviair Aviation will let your dreams take flight in no time! Here’s how.

Fly high with Aviair Aviation

Aviair Aviation is a duly licensed and CAAP-approved pilot training school in the Philippines. Its ground school campus is located in Parañaque City, a strategic location close to the country’s major airport terminals, while its training grounds are operated in Plaridel Airport with cross-country flights to Subic Bay International Airport and other airports, giving the students exposure to varying levels of difficulty in terms of weather conditions, runways, and instrument approaches. Fun fact: The school boasts of its Safety Culture. This focus on safety was recognized by CAAP in March 2020! No accident has been recorded for five straight years and counting!

The school is headed by Capt. Antonio Halagueña, a retired chief pilot with over three decades of experience with local and international airlines. Joined by an impressive roster of experienced pilots and professional staff, not to mention a well-maintained fleet of aircraft and a top-notch flight training curriculum, you can be confident that you will be airline-ready once you finish the program. After all, the school equips their students to be no less than the best pilots in the aviation industry.

With Aviair Aviation, you can join their roster of graduates who have successfully transitioned to rewarding careers as airline pilots, medevac pilots, cargo pilots, and charter pilots both here and abroad!

Check out the following courses as well as the full program to get you to your dream aviation career. Note that some courses cannot be taken on its own and serve as a prerequisite for other courses. For starters, you need to complete the Private Pilot Course before taking the Commercial Pilot License Course!

  • Private Pilot License Course (PPL): 3-4 months
  • Commercial Pilot License Course (CPL): 6-8 months
  • Instrument Rating Course (IR): 2-3 months
  • Refresher Course: PPL Refresher (1-2 weeks), CPL Refresher (1-2 weeks), IR Refresher (3 days)
  • Flight Instructor Course (FI): 3-4 months

Got a question about Aviair Aviation? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.

Reach for your dreams with Bukas

Flight school is not a common choice for Filipino students pursuing higher studies, primarily because of the high cost of education as well as the lack of financing options should a student pursue a path in aviation. The good news is that the partnership between Bukas and Aviair Aviation can change that.

With Bukas as its official payment partner, flight school is now more accessible and affordable to anyone who wants to learn how to fly! Through Bukas’ flexible tuition plans, pursuing a career in aviation is now within your reach. The sky’s the limit!

What is Bukas?

Bukas is an education financing company that provides affordable and secure tuition plans to Filipinos who are in college, graduate school, or specialized learning institutions like Aviair Aviation. With the vision of building a better tomorrow for Filipino youths through quality, accessible education, Bukas works closely with top colleges and universities across the country to provide students with more options to finance their studies through its integrated student loans.

Why enroll at Aviair Aviation with Bukas?

As a third-party financing partner of Aviair Aviation, Bukas offers students an affordable and flexible payment option to pay for their courses and training in the school. Instead of a one-time payment for your chosen flight program, paying through a Bukas student loan allows you to stretch your total payable amount in affordable monthly installments so you can allot your budget to your other needs.

✅ Up to 80% of your fees covered

✅ Low monthly interest rates

✅ One-time service fee

✅ Over 8,000 payment channels nationwide

✅ Dedicated customer support channels

How does the Bukas student loans work?

When you apply and get approved for a student loan, Bukas will pay your approved amount directly to Aviair Aviation. You will then have to pay your Bukas monthly dues for your preferred tenor or loan length. Depending on what works for your budget, you can choose between our 12-month plan or 15-month plan. Take note that every Bukas student loan at Aviair Aviation includes an interest rate starting at only 2.25% monthly and a one-time 10% service fee.

For example, if you need Php 100,000 for your program, you can get that covered by Bukas and pay only Php 9,583 every month. This computation is based on a 15-month Bukas plan with a 2.25% monthly interest and a 10% one-time service fee. Want to get an estimate based on your actual fees at Aviair Aviation? Try out our calculator!

If ever you want to pay off your tuition plan earlier than your original tenor, you are free to do so without any early termination fee or other penalties. Since Bukas only charges interest for the months you consume your tuition plan, you can get cashbacks and save more by pre-terminating your plan!

How to apply for a Bukas student loan?

Start flying in no time with Bukas’ fully online application process. Just make sure to have your requirements and documents ready and follow these simple steps:

  1. Create your account at https://app.bukas.ph
  2. Fill-out the application form. Upload all your documents.
  3. 3. Submit your application. Wait for feedback and approval within 3-5 working days.

Once your application is approved, don’t forget to confirm your tuition plan agreement through your Bukas account and Bukas will then disburse your approved amount directly to Aviair Aviation. After that, you can already suit up and attend your flight classes! You can start repaying your monthly dues to Bukas through our payment partners.

Are you ready to learn how to fly and reach for your dreams? The sky's the limit! Do it with Bukas and Aviair Aviation. Check out https://www.bukas.ph/partners/aviair to know more how Bukas can help finance your flight classes. For more information about Aviair Aviation, you may check out their official website and Facebook page.

​​Learn more about Bukas and how we make education affordable for thousands of Filipino students like you. Apply for a Bukas student loan for your upcoming enrollment. A brighter future awaits. Sa'yo ang Bukas!

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