Riga Aeronautical Institute (RAI) is an accredited institute of higher education, implementing training of high-class specialists in all areas of aviation industry. Alongside with other aviation specialties our Institute is licensed for pilot training on programmes approved in conformity to the European JAA, Part 141 Regulations, FTO. At the Institute a full range of programmes is available starting with Private Pilots to Airline Transport Pilots. The Institute performing professional training since 1942, has prepared during the years of its existence over 40 thousand aviation specialists. In recent years RAI expands and consolidates cooperation with the centres of countries of European and USA, leading in the field of flight training, having long-term experience and world recognition in terms of training of highly qualified private and professional pilots from over 48 countries from all continents. Today RAI is proud to offer the pilot training options on joint programmes according to both JAA and FAA standards. Availability of partner training centres in Florida, USA, enables to make use of the advantages of not only their experience and professionalism, but also unique climate of Southern Florida, which allows having up to 365 flight days a year. Long-term cooperation and partnership relations of RAI with the leading airlines of the countries – members of the ex-USSR, allow us to guarantee employment of graduates of our Institute. Application of western equipment by the leading airlines of Russia and of the ex-Soviet countries confirms demand for our graduates. ... |