East African Civil Aviation Academy

The East African Civil Aviation Academy (EACAA), also known as the Soroti Flying School, is a prominent aviation training institution located in Soroti, Uganda. Established in 1971 under the Directorate of Civil Aviation of the East African Community (EAC), the academy has played a pivotal role in training aircraft pilots and maintenance engineers in the region.

📍 Location

EACAA is situated at Soroti Airport, approximately 228 kilometers northeast of Entebbe International Airport. Its location offers a conducive environment for aviation training with minimal air traffic disruptions.

✈️ Courses Offered

The academy provides a range of aviation courses, including:

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

• Integrated Commercial Pilot License

• Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating (ME/IR)

• Flight Instructor Rating

• Flight Operations Officer Course

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

🛫 Fleet and Facilities

As of May 2018, EACAA operated nine training aircraft. The academy has been undergoing renovations to enhance its facilities and aims to become a center of aviation excellence in the region.

🎓 Admissions

EACAA admits both Ugandan and international students. Prospective students are required to submit academic documents (O and A-levels or their equivalents), pay an application fee, and may need to have their qualifications equated to Ugandan standards. Detailed admission procedures and requirements are available on the academy’s official website.

🌍 International Recognition

The academy is recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an Authorized Training Center (ATC), offering courses such as Aviation Safety Fundamentals and Safety Management Systems Fundamentals.

🏅 Notable Alumni

EACAA has produced several distinguished aviation professionals, including:

• Robert Wakhweya: Chief Pilot at Uganda Airlines

• Michael Etiang: Former Chief Pilot at Uganda Airlines

• Vanita Kayiwa: First Officer on the CRJ900ER and Airbus A330-841 at Uganda Airlines

• Esther Mbabazi: Captain on the B737 and First Officer on the CRJ900 at RwandAir

📞 Contact Information

• Address: Plot M19, Elangot Road, Soroti, Uganda

• Phone: +256 (0)454 461245

• Email: training@flysoroti.ac.ug

• Website: www.flysoroti.ac.ug