Student Support Services

The Pacific Flying School provides students with a range of support services. Some of the more immediate include photocopying, secretariat and technical resources library. All necessary training  resources can be accessed through the School. 

In addition to this Pacific Flying School can assist students with accommodation, sports and leisure time.
 
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Rules & Regulations

The policies set out in our code of practice underpin the operations of  the Pacific Flying School.
Please be advised that these Rules and Regulations have been designed to ensure that students enrolled at P.F.S. learn and comply with the highest  Industry standards at all times .

Any Student who violates these Rules and Regulations, or any applicable parts of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji Regulations may be subject to penalty or disciplinary action.  For clarification and further information regarding these Rules and Regulations you are welcome to contact P.F.S.

• Students are expected to report on time for all lessons and training sessions .
• Students are required to wear the designated uniform during classroom or practical training sessions.
• Students to carry Identification Card and Pass issued by the School and other agencies including Airports Fiji Limited. 
• Students are to put ‘Safety first “at all times whilst enrolled at P.F.S. .
• Students are encouraged to discuss their individual progress with P.F.S. instructors on a regular basis .
• Students accept that Qualified  Instructors will assess their performance on a regular basis and , where needed , will provide additional assistance and advice to individuals who may be under performing . 
• Students are to respect of the needs of all stakeholders  in this school environment and are encouraged not to behave in any manner that may be disruptive / harmful to others .
• Students are reminded that P.F.S. requires a learning environment that is free from the effects of alcohol , illegal drugs , smoking and kava.
• Students must ensure accounts are paid on time .
• As  P.F.S.  aircraft are  shared by many individuals, students  must be considerate of each other in scheduling and using aircraft. .Any student more than 15  minutes late for their scheduled time forfeits the remainder of their reservation period.
• Students  are expected to return aircraft on time. Any member not returning an aircraft on time (except for mechanical or weather related reasons) may be subject to disciplinary action and/or fines.

• Students  shall observe all existing Civil Aviation Regulations, Fiji Air laws , Local Airport, and other relevant  Rules and Requirements .
• P.F.S.  aircraft shall not be operated in a careless or reckless manner or without pre-flight inspection, thorough flight planning, or with disregard for weather conditions considered to be safe for the level of experience of students.
• No student should execute unusual man oeuvres that may lead to  damage to the aircraft, other than those man oeuvres required in flight tests for any airman certificate.
• The aircraft shall be operated only from those landing areas that are recognized as public or private airports.
• No student may operate club aircraft for compensation or hire or as a Commercial Operator .
• Flying P.F.S. aircraft outside of the borders of the Republic of the Fiji Islands is   prohibited. 
• Students  may only receive flight instruction in P.F.S.  aircraft from P.F.S. employees and approved  instructors .
• Student pilots are limited to flying with Board approved instructors , or on an instructor-approved solo, or with a CAAF examiner, or with a properly licensed Pilot approved by P.F.S..
• All aircraft maintenance is done by approved mechanics or qualified pilots under FJAR 145 regulations.
• Hand propping an aircraft in an attempt to start the engine is prohibited. Any member engaging in this activity is subject to immediate dismissal
• Each aircraft contains a logbook for recording flight tach time and time of day. Students are  responsible for the accurate logging of their flight for accounting purposes (tach time).
• Any item requiring repairs is to be written up in the aircraft flight log and called in to the QAM .
• Students  are not authorized to take an aircraft out of service without approval from a P.F.S. Instructor  unless directly related to its safety or airworthiness.
• All aircraft should be hand positioned in their parking places to avoid damage to either the aircraft or those aircraft parked near them.
• After flying , Students must remove rubbish, personal belongings from aircraft and be sure the interior is in a clean and orderly condition.
  
  
  Grievience Policy
  
  All students at Pacific Flying School  and those stakeholders  involved in supporting  tuition  payments are given all necessary information regarding performance requirements , progress and channels to raise issues , grievances at all stages of training . This includes direct channels to teaching staff , instructors , management and representatives from the Regulatory body ( the Civil Aviation Authority of the Fiji Islands ) .  Pacific Flying School has a stringent vetting process which is applied from the time prospective students complete their initial applications through to their acceptance into any of the courses we offer . This includes using standards and minimum requirements laid out by established organizations  including Air Pacific in regards to our  acceptance of any individual to commence  Pilot Training at Pacific Flying School  .
  
  The reasoning behind this is an  acknowledgement of the responsibility we have to each of our students and stakeholders . The real cost to Pacific Flying School ( and any organization providing Pilot Training Worldwide ) to provide the infrastructure needed for approved training is unavoidably  high and these costs are reflected in the cost of training borne by each of the students at Pacific Flying School . On this basis , the Pacific Flying School recognizes it has  social responsibilities when it comes to ensuring new students meet all the criteria needed to complete their training within a reasonable time frame and price . All fees paid by students to Pacific Flying School are fully refundable and are subject to change without notice . While we cannot guarantee every student that they will complete for mentioned training without interruption ( e.g. the need for remedial or additional  training) , this organization  works hard to minimize additional time and costs to students and stakeholders . This includes regular and detailed communication between teaching staff , representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji and students as per individual progress and performance .   In addition , we are mindful of the need for our students to leave Pacific Flying School with qualifications that are acceptable to industry hence enabling our graduates to find employment in a timely manner .
  
  In the event that any student , stakeholder and staff member has any issues that they wish to raise with the Management of Pacific Flying School , they are welcome to contact the Accountable Manager or the Chief Flying Instructor at any time . All such matters are handled with discretion and the strictest confidence .
  
  All  Fees paid to the Pacific Flying School are fully refundable . All students may request a refund at anytime without question and this will be processed immediately by the Pacific Flying School Administration . Any specific queries relating to the processing of Refunds or any other matter regarding finance may be directed to Ms. Jacinta Beddoes at Pacific Flying School / Sunflower Aviation Ltd  as follows :
  
  Ms. Jacinta Beddoes
  Finance and Administration
  Pacific Flying School
  P.O. Box 9452
  Nadi International Airport
  Fiji Islands
  
  Telephone :               679 6727666
  Facsimile :                679 6727330
  Mobile :                     679 9994501
  E Mail :                     sunaviation@connect.com.fj
  Internet :                   www.pfs.com.fj