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Continental Aero · Since 1980

Your uniform. Our last 46 years.

Forty-six years. Zero training accidents. One uniform. Mactan-Cebu Class-C airspace from day one.

46yrs
Since 1980
0
Accident Record
84-11
CAAP Air Agency Cert
MCIA
Class-C Home Base
★ Signed MOU · Alumni currently flying for
What Sets Us Apart

Heritage, altitude, technology — in that order.

01

Established 1980

Forty-six years of continuous pilot training. Thousands of graduates flying for airlines across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

02

Live Airport Training

Day-one training at Mactan-Cebu International. Class-C airspace alongside commercial jets. Real radio work. Real separation.

03

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Airline-grade training technology. Real-time progress, AI scheduling, safety-first dispatch — the operations stack airlines use, adapted for training.

Flagship Program

International Airline Cadet Pilot Program

One integrated pathway. Three track options tailored to your background, budget, and career timeline.

Cessna 172 RP-C2260 flying over Bohol Chocolate Hills
Most Popular
Track 1 · Philippine Strategic

Philippine Strategic Track

Full program at Mactan-Cebu. Ab initio to CPL with IR and ME. Lowest cost track in the cadet family. Ideal for Filipino and ASEAN applicants.

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Beechcraft Baron in flight over a tropical coastline and reef
Recommended
Track 2 · Integrated Airline

Integrated Airline Track

Full integrated pathway at Mactan-Cebu — PPL through CPL with IR and ME, plus ATPL theory. ICAO Level 6 English exposure. Built for airline hiring eligibility across Asia-Pacific.

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Skyway Cargo Boeing 737 on the apron at a Philippine international airport
Advanced
Track 3 · International Advanced

International Advanced Track

Accelerated route for international students with prior aviation exposure. Full Frozen ATPL credential. Skyway Airlines cadet pathway eligibility (subject to airline selection).

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Why Continental Aero

46 Years. Zero Training Accidents.
One Mission.

We don't train pilots to pass checkrides. We train pilots to fly passengers — safely, repeatedly, for a career.

01 · INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

ICAO-aligned curriculum

Every CAFS license is CAAP-issued and ICAO-recognized, accepted in all 193 ICAO member states. Bridge pathways documented for EASA, FAA, and CASA conversion.

02 · LIVE AIRSPACE

Class-C from day one

Train alongside 100+ daily commercial flights at MCIA. Radio discipline, IFR separation, airline-grade dispatch — drilled into muscle memory before your first solo.

03 · AIRLINE PIPELINE

Direct to first officer

Skyway Airlines MOU provides a structured cadet-to-first-officer pathway (subject to airline selection). Alumni flying for Cebu Pacific, FedEx, Emirates, and more.

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Airline-grade technology for every student.

The operations stack airlines use for dispatch, crew management, and safety — adapted and embedded into every CAFS student's journey.

01
Real-Time Progress

Track every flight hour, simulator session, checkride, and ground school module — transparent to student, instructor, and parent.

02
AI Scheduling

Weather, aircraft availability, instructor assignment, duty limits — optimized automatically.

03
Safety-First Dispatch

Every flight passes dispatch checks. Weather minimums, duty time, fuel, maintenance. No shortcuts.

04
Full Transparency

Student portal shows every logbook entry, grade, next step. No black box. No billing surprises.

Training Fleet

Aircraft airlines fly, on a trainer's schedule.

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Cessna 172 RP-C2260 in flight
Primary Trainer
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
PPL · CPL · solo cross-country
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Cessna 152 primary trainer
Basic Trainer
Cessna 152
Initial hours · pattern work
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Beechcraft Baron 58 multi-engine training aircraft
Multi-Engine
Beechcraft Baron 58
ME rating · airline standard
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Elite PI-135 FNPT II simulator with advanced training
Simulator
Elite PI-135 / FNPT II
IR · procedures · MCC
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Where You'll Train

One program. World-class environments.

Primary training at Mactan-Cebu International with network access across 30+ aerodromes throughout the Philippine archipelago.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport terminal at night, aerial view
Ab Initio CPL Class-C Live
Mactan-Cebu International
Philippines · Primary Campus · Est. 1980
Explore Cebu Campus
Cessna over the Philippine archipelago coastline
IFR Cross-Country Multi-Engine
Philippine Aerodrome Network
30+ Aerodromes · Archipelago Cross-Country
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Brand Film · Meet CAFS

This is where
your journey
takes off.

46 years of flight training. Real aircraft, real instructors, real students from 9+ countries. No scripts. No stock footage. This is Continental Aero — in about a minute.

Student Voices · Real Moments

Three students.
Three real moments.

A solo flight milestone. A current student's training review. A FedEx First Officer. Three different paths through CAFS — captured as the students lived them.

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⭐ Solo Flight
PH
Solo Flight · Milestone
Patricia Margaja
Working student pilot · Cessna 172 · Philippines
"Balancing work, training, and my passion for aviation isn't easy, but it's so rewarding. Flying symbolizes freedom, adventure, and the thrill of exploration."
PPL Solo Cessna 172 · MCIA
Student Review
Current Student · Training Review
Jennifer Beck
CAFS student pilot · active in training
Current CAFS student sharing her training journey — from first lessons through Cessna 172 flights at MCIA.
Current Student Cebu, Philippines
Career Alumni
US
Cadet Alumni · Career Path
Capt. Samuel Stiff
First Officer · FedEx Express
US alumnus who completed the full Cadet Program at CAFS. Now flying commercial cargo wide-body for FedEx.
Cadet Alumni FedEx Express
Graduate Voices

Trusted by aspiring pilots worldwide.

Still in training, but so far it's been a great experience. You'll definitely be challenged, but the lessons are worth it. Proud to be a student pilot here!

Patricia Margaja, CAFS Student Pilot
Patricia Margaja
Student Pilot

Highly recommended! I was able to experience flying a plane through their Discovery Flight, and they even let me try being a co-pilot. The instructors are professional and supportive, making learning both exciting and comfortable.

Crystalstar Aberasturi, CAFS Discovery Flight participant
Crystalstar Aberasturi
Discovery Flight

The aircraft are impeccably maintained and kept clean both inside and out, which really gives you confidence as a student pilot. It's obvious they follow strict cleanliness standards.

Jennifer Beck, CAFS Student
Jennifer Beck
CAFS Student
Common Questions

Answers, not filler.

Training
Our International Airline Cadet Pilot Program is structured for approximately 18 months from zero flight hours to airline-ready. Modular tracks (PPL alone, or PPL+CPL) run 4 to 11 months depending on scope.
Admissions
No. Our cadet pathway is designed ab initio — for students with zero flight hours. All you need is age 18+, a high school diploma, ICAO Level 4 English, and a CAAP Class 1 Medical Certificate.
Credentials
Yes. All licenses are CAAP-issued and ICAO-recognized, accepted in all 193 ICAO member states. Conversion to specific national licenses (EASA for Europe, FAA for the USA, CASA for Australia) requires bridge training — which we advise on during your program.
International
Yes. Our International Admissions team supports student visa applications, airport pickup, orientation, and pre-vetted housing options in Cebu. Applicants from 14 countries have enrolled in the past five years.
Career
Our Skyway Airlines MOU provides a structured cadet-to-first-officer pathway (subject to airline selection) for qualifying graduates. Alumni are actively flying for Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Philippines, FedEx, and Emirates.
Cessna cockpit at sunset with pilot silhouette looking at horizon over clouds — the view that awaits every student pilot
Next Cohort Intake · June 2026

Start your aviation career.

Apply for the next cohort, explore modular pathways, or book a Discovery Flight to feel what real airline-grade training looks like.