From application to take-off — start your journey with the Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation
Departures
| Flight | Destination | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 001 | Pilots 2026 | 10 November | Screening applications |
| SA 003 | Technicians 2026 | 10 December | Screening applications |
Campaigns
Each campaign opens programmes and tracks with a set number of seats. Open one to see its conditions, documents and dates in full.
Admission of the 2027 cohort to the Commercial Pilot and Ab-initio Cadet programmes with national carriers. Includes STEP and personal interviews at SACA HQ in Jeddah.
Admission of Part-66 maintenance technicians to the B1 (mechanical) and B2 (avionics) tracks. Registration open until 20 October.
How it works
A clear route you follow from your portal: you always know where you are and what comes next.
Waypoint 1
Enter your ID number, your mobile and the code we send it, then your basic details once.
Waypoint 2
Pick a campaign, rank your preferences, upload documents and save a draft whenever you like.
Waypoint 3
You enter your Qudurat, Tahsili and STEP results; we check them at the source once your identity is verified, and let you know about any extra test the campaign needs.
Waypoint 4
Choose an interview slot from those available, then confirm or ask to reschedule.
Waypoint 5
The decision appears in your portal, with the next step spelled out.
Programmes
Every track is a complete training programme ending in a recognised licence or certificate, with a fixed number of seats each year.
Pilots 2026
Integrated commercial pilot programme to CPL with instrument rating
Pilots 2026
Foundation cadet programme sponsored by national carriers
Technicians 2026
Aircraft maintenance technician per Part-66 category B1
Technicians 2026
Avionics technician per Part-66 category B2
Key dates
The nearest dates across announced campaigns, in order.
FAQ
No, applying to every campaign is free.
It depends on each campaign: some allow more than one track and applying alongside other campaigns, ranked by your priority. The limit is shown on the preferences step.
Carry on with your application — we will review your details ourselves and contact you if we need anything.
You see your status and what you need to do; scores and rankings are not shown.
From «My preferences», pick the preference, choose «Withdraw» and confirm.
With your national ID or Iqama number and your mobile: we send a code to the phone, and your first sign-in creates your account. Later, if your application reaches the identity check, we may ask you to verify your identity in the Nafath app.
Yes — you can apply and follow your application entirely from your phone.
Reach the Admissions & Registration Department with any question about the campaigns or your application.
