Meet the team

World-class instructors, South African skies

Every Aviadar instructor is SACAA-certified with thousands of hours in the air. They know what international students need — and how to get you there.

12,000+

Combined flight hours

94%

Student pass rate

8+

Nationalities trained

15+

Years avg. experience

Capt. Sipho Ndlovu, Chief Flight Instructor
4.9

Capt. Sipho Ndlovu

Chief Flight Instructor

Johannesburg, Gauteng

With over 8,400 hours and 14 years instructing at Rand Airport, Capt. Ndlovu has guided students from 22 countries through their SACAA certifications. His structured, patient approach makes complex manoeuvres feel achievable.

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Flight hours

8,400+

Licences

ATPL, CFI, CFII, MEI

Languages

English, Zulu, Sotho

Capt. Pieter van der Berg, Instrument Rating Specialist
4.8

Capt. Pieter van der Berg

Instrument Rating Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape

A former commercial airline pilot turned instructor, Capt. van der Berg brings real-world IFR experience to every lesson. Based at Cape Town International, he specialises in preparing students for challenging weather conditions.

Instrument RatingNight RatingPPL

Flight hours

6,200+

Licences

ATPL, CFI, CFII

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Capt. Abena Osei, Commercial Licence Instructor
5.0

Capt. Abena Osei

Commercial Licence Instructor

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Originally from Ghana, Capt. Osei understands the journey international students face. She trained in South Africa herself before building a 5,100-hour career. Her students consistently praise her clarity and encouragement.

CPLMulti-EngineCross-country

Flight hours

5,100+

Licences

ATPL, CFI, MEI

Languages

English, Twi, French

Capt. Danie Botha, PPL & Night Rating Instructor
4.9

Capt. Danie Botha

PPL & Night Rating Instructor

Polokwane, Limpopo

Capt. Botha has been instructing at Polokwane Airport for 9 years, specialising in first-time pilots. His calm, methodical style has helped hundreds of students achieve their first solo — often ahead of schedule.

PPLNight RatingSolo preparation

Flight hours

3,800+

Licences

CPL, CFI, CFII

Languages

English, Afrikaans, Sepedi

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