Johannesburg
Hangar 104C, Gate 15,
Lanseria International Airport,
Lanseria,
Johannesburg, 1748
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NAC’s helicopter maintenance facility at Rand Airport undertakes complete factory authorised maintenance and overhaul services for Bell and Robinson helicopters positioning NAC to provide a full range of world class overhaul, repair and maintenance services.
National Airways Corporation (NAC) Rand airport facility is the only Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Sub Saharan Africa and the only Rolls Royce Model 250 engine Authorised Maintenance Centre in Africa.
NAC’s technical training facility, a South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Transport Education Training Authority accredited Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) at Rand Airport.
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We specialise in global special mission contracts, operating and managing numerous air support assignments throughout Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Australasia and the Far East.
NAC Flight Logistics is a wholly owned company that deals exclusively with aircraft leasing utilising NAC’s fleet of B1900D and E120ER aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance provides domestic and away-from-base maintenance for the company’s operational aircraft wherever they are deployed around the world.
As the premier African based air ambulance operator, Universal Air Evac has completed thousands of air ambulance missions in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
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We pride ourselves on offering our guests one-stop VIP travel solutions tailored to their individual requirements with the utmost attention to detail. From its base at Lanseria International Airport, the executive Charter business delivers bespoke air travel solutions in a personalised and safe environment.
NAC’s extensive modern aircraft fleet includes turboprop aircraft; light, mid-size, super-midsize and heavy corporate jets; as well as various airliners. Aircraft flight efficiency, flexibility and comfort are maximised, whether you charter for private or business travel.
Discovery Jets offer a complete turnkey solution for all our clients aircraft management needs to ensure the highest savings through the economies of scale, the highest levels of experience and thorough maintenance tracking and records keeping ensuring aircraft valuation.
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The Helicopter Operations division is based at the newly developed state-of-the-art “Ultimate Heliport” in Midrand, Johannesburg. This facility, designed from the ground up with helicopters in mind, boasts being the only heliport of international caliber in South Africa.
As industry leaders, NAC operates the largest fleet of helicopters on the African continent, specializing in executive corporate charters with helicopter support and operations throughout the region.
Once received in VIP fashion at our offices at the Ultimate Heliport in Midrand, you take off in style, departing along the N1 south towards the Buccleuch interchange.
Based at the V&A Waterfront, NAC Helicopters Cape Town is the market leader in coastal sightseeing helicopter tours. Our team offers personal, tailor-made helicopter charters for travellers, aviation enthusiasts and business executives.
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NAC Helicopter Pilot Training not only offers an onboarding program that makes it more achievable than ever before to become a licenced pilot but also opportunities for PPL pilots to maintain and improve their experience.
Through NAC Helicopter Pilot Training, new and more experienced pilots alike can increase their ratings by upgrading from Piston Engines to Turbine Engines.
The course covers everything from:
Airframe, power plant, main and tail rotor systems and transmission to systems and equipment, flight controls, starting and emergency procedures, as well as five hours of air exercises - if this is towards an initial Turbine Rating.
Initial Turbine Rating requires a day and a half of type-specific ground school and turbine engine ground school, plus 5 hours of flying. Following this, participants are required to pass a technical examination before receiving their rating.
Costs vary depending on the type of helicopter, with hourly rates (excluding VAT) ranging between R7950 and R8450.
Being awarded a Night Rating is also a significant achievement for any pilot and NAC Helicopter Pilot Training offers a comprehensive Night Rating course that includes Ground School, instrument flying and night flying.
The Ground School syllabus covers air law, meteorology, and human performance as well as the lighting systems of both aircraft and airfields, and night flying physiology. Ten hours of basic instrument flying needs to be completed (five of which can be on the simulator) plus five hours of night flying that covers night circuits, night cross country, night emergencies and a practical night test. The SACAA Night Rating Exam also needs to be completed with a pass mark of 75%.
NAC has always endeavoured to offer its students a well-balanced approach and Helicopter Rand Training’s recent change in location enriches this approach by consolidating its efforts with NAC Helicopter Maintenance. Students will now be more exposed to the technical aspects of helicopters, which adds a unique hands-on approach to the technical requirements of obtaining a helicopter licence.
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