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Started on August 8, 2026

Flight Time Building

Gaining flight experience can be approached in two ways — passively or actively. For pilots aiming to build a professional aviation career, active time building provides the greatest value and real operational experience.

Active Time Building

Active time building at AIAA – Albanian International Air Academy in Tirana, Albania is designed as advanced practical training where pilots continuously improve their flying skills while accumulating the flight hours required for future qualifications and professional licensing.

Instead of only conducting local flights, pilots operate in diverse environments by flying to international airports, experiencing higher traffic density, navigating unfamiliar airspace, communicating in aviation English, and gaining exposure to different operational procedures across the region. This hands-on experience significantly enhances confidence, situational awareness, and preparation for commercial aviation standards under EASA regulations.

Frequently Visited Airports

Albania
  • Tirana International Airport (LATI)

  • Kukës International Airport (LAKU)

  • Vlorë Airport (LAVL – when operational)

Montenegro
  • Podgorica Airport (LYPG)

  • Tivat Airport (LYTV)

North Macedonia
  • Skopje International Airport (LWSK)

  • Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (LWOH)

Greece
  • Corfu International Airport (LGKR)

  • Ioannina National Airport (LGIO)

  • Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (LIBD)

  • Brindisi Airport (LIBR)

Through structured flight time building, pilots gain valuable cross-border operational experience while efficiently accumulating hours required for advanced pilot training and airline career progression.