History
The Aviation Educational-scientific institute was founded in 1992 as part of the structure of The Georgian Technical University. In 2005, based on governmental decision, aviation institute separated from Georgian Technical University and received accreditation from ministry of education and sciences of Georgia. It became independent Georgian Aviation University.

Why choose Georgian Aviation University?

1. Partnership with industry-leading universities and companies
   Georgian Aviation University co-operates with educational institutions of various countries. The aim of the co-operation is to support and organize scientific researches, education and exchange programs, cultural and sport events.

   Students can take CPL (Commercial Pilot License) and ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) after finishing Air transport flight exploitation faculty. This license is valid in almost all countries of Europe. University has exchange programs in many other universities from different countries.

   Our partners are:
   

   • Boeing Corporation (USA) - www.boeing.com
   • National Aviation University of Kiev (Ukraine) - www.nau.edu.ua
   • Aviation University of Kharkov (Ukraine) - www.khaiedu.com
   • State flight academy of ukraine (ukraine) - www.sfaou.com
   • Technical University of Clausthal (Germany) - www.tu-clausthal.de
   • Belgium Flight academy (Belgium) - www.bafa.be
   • National Aviation academy of Baku(Azerbaijan) - www.naa.edu.az
   • Nanchang Hangkong University (China) - www.nchu.jx.cn
   • Technical University of Hong-Kong(China) - www.ust.hk
   • Aviation Institute of Vilnius Technical University (Lithuania) - www.agai.vgtu.lt
   • Air navigation Institute of Riga(Latvia) - www.rai.lv
   • Georgian Travel Service - www.gtsvoyage.com
2. Outstanding Exchange Programs Georgian Aviation University is a partner of Erasmus Mundus project ACTIVE and project Erasmus+. According to these projects University students can participate in exchange programs in the Universities of European countries.

   Our ACTIVE Partner Universities in the Erasmus Mundus project and the Erasmus+ project are:
   

   1. Warshaw University of Technology (Poland)
   2. Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary)
   3. Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic)
   4. Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland)
   5. Encole Centrale de Nantes (France)
   6. University of Basque country (Spain)
   7. University of Trento (Italy)
   8. University of Southampton (United Kingdom)
   9. University of Basque country (Spain)
3. Outstanding staff University has experienced staff and professors. It is exactly their contribution that our university has got accreditation from ministry of education and science of Georgia that grants right to train aviation specialist of all levels. Pilot instructors with more than 10,000 hours of piloting experience train the future pilots.
4. Our Facilities
   The university has
   
   • Strong material-technical base
   • Comfortable training laboratories
   • Telavi Airport
   Our Fleet of Airplanes includes:
   
   • Cessna 152
   • Piper Seneca
   • A-22
   • An-28
   • Boeing 737-200
   • FNPT II MCC flight simulator, which is relevant to EASA standards.

The University faculties are:

• Faculty of Air Transport Flight Exploitation
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Air Transport Business Administration and Management

1- Faculty of Air Transport Flight Exploitation

Faculty of air transport flight exploitation prepares aviation specialists of bachelor degree major in flight exploitation of aircraft (commercial pilot).

The Program combines the three factors of success that ensures the graduation of high-quality pilots ready to work in any aviation company. The three factors include

1. Strong academic-base study (Theoretical part)
2. Sufficient flight hours in practice (Practical part)
3. Facilities that prepare the student for real life situations these include a special Airport for training as well as Modern fleet of airplanes that prepares our students to work.

The Faculty of Air Transport Flight Exploitation has:

• A strong material-technical base.
• Telavi Airport - which is well equipped for flight training, has modern classrooms, hostel for students etc.
• Airplanes - Cessna 152, Piper seneca, A-22, An-28, Boeing 737-200
• FNPT II MCC flight simulator - which is relevant to EASA standards

After graduation from theoretical part of education, students shall pass FNPT II MCC flight simulator training and after that they advance to flight training, total 150 flight hours on A-22, Cessna 152 for single engine rating and 50 hours on Piper Seneca III in addition for multi-engine rating. Flight training is commenced at Telavi Airport along with experienced flight instructors.

After graduation from bachelor degree, graduates will take higher education diploma and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) from Georgian Civil Aviation Agency.

2- Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Engineering prepares specialists of:

• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree
• Doctor degree

Bachelor Degree Program includes:

• Technical exploitation of aircraft (available in English language)
• Design and manufacture of aircraft
• Technical exploitation of aircraft avionics and electrical systems

Master's Degree Program includes:

• Technical exploitation of aircraft
• Design and manufacture of aircraft
• Technical exploitation of aircraft avionics and electrical systems
• Informational technologies and automated flight management systems

Doctor Degree Programs include:

• Air transport exploitation
• Air transport design

3- Faculty of Air Transport Business Administration and Management

Faculty of Air Transport Business Administration and Management offers:
Bachelor Degree in:

• Air transport management

Fields of Employment for graduates are: air companies, airports, aviation agencies, aviation factories, insurance companies, governmental organizations, banks etc.

Master degrees with major in:

• Air transport management

Besides its outstanding faculties the Georgian Aviation University offers

• Vocational Education Services.
• Aviation Training center services.

A- Vocational Education Services
Vocational education or skill based education enables students to acquire skills which are traditionally non-academic and totally related to specific trade, occupation or vocation. They are also known as Technical Education.

The Georgian Aviation University offers exquisite vocational education in various fields such as:

• Private Pilot - III Level
• Commercial Pilot - IV Level
• Maintenance of Aircraft and Engines - IV Level
• Maintenance of Aircraft and Engines - V Level
• Maintenance of Aircraft Avionics and Electrical Systems - IV Level
• Maintenance of Aircraft Avionics and Electrical Systems - V Level

B- Training Center
International Aviation Training Center operates on the base of Georgian Aviation University. Center performs training, retraining, and qualification confirmation of aviation personnel with multiple directions such as:

1. Pilot Initial Training Course
2. Air Transportation of Dangerous Goods
3. Radio Communication in English and JEPPESEN
4. Air Dispatcher initial training and Re-current training
5. Air Specialists
6. Training Pilots on Single Engine Airplanes
7. Training Technical Maintenance Personnel
8. Cabin Crew Courses
9. Flight Instructor Training Course
10. Emergency Training
11. Multi-Engine Pilot in Command and Pilot-Instructor training and much more...

For more information please visit
The Georgian Aviation University Website