Become a European-licensed pilot at a fraction of the cost – with real career opportunities.

Train in Hungary, fly anywhere in the world – with career paths from student to instructor to airline pilot.

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Why choose Pandaero?

Early Career Opportunities – Fly While You Learn

After just a few months and completing your PPL, you can start flying tourists under Pandaero Adventures. Later, become a flight instructor with us, build hours, and progress toward airline recruitment.

Straightforward License Conversion

Earn your EASA PPL(A) license – internationally recognized and easily convertible to Israeli and American licenses. We provide full assistance with license conversion, opening doors across Europe, Israel, and the United States.

Affordable, High-Quality EASA Training

Train in Hungary at significantly lower costs than in Israel, without compromising on quality. Learn in a modern flight school under experienced instructors with a proven track record.

Become a Flight Instructor at 200 Hours

Once you reach 200 flight hours and complete your FI rating, you can begin working as a flight instructor – earning money, building hours, and gaining valuable experience on your path to the airlines.

Build Hours Without Breaking the Bank

We connect you with tourist passengers through Pandaero Adventures, allowing you to share flight costs while gaining valuable experience. Build your hours affordably and enjoy real-world flying from day one.

Complete Package Solution

We provide everything you need for a successful training experience – comfortable accommodations near the flight base, personal assistance throughout your training journey, and ongoing support from our team. Focus on flying while we handle the logistics.

Ready to take off? Book a discovery flight and experience what it's like to be a pilot!

First step to becoming a professional pilot!

AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

Expert pilot training with top instructors, modern equipment, and a path to certification. Expert pilot training with top instructors, modern equipment.

How Pandaero Stands Out

Modular Training Path

Structured from PPL to FI with clear progression

May require switching schools or retraining

EASA Compliance

Fully aligned with EASA Part-FCL and AMC regulations

Varies; some programs lack full modular compliance

Early Career Employment

Built-in instructor employment to gain 800 hrs TT

Often no guaranteed post-training hours

License Conversion Assistance

Full support converting EASA PPL to Israeli and American licenses

Students must navigate conversion process independently

Cash Flow Optimization

Employment phase offsets training costs

Students often incur full cost with no return

Flight Time Requirements Met In-Program

All key hour requirements built in for PPL and FI

May require external hour accumulation

End-to-End Support

From zero experience to instructor-level employment

Limited post-training opportunities

Smart Time Building Platform

Innovative platform connecting students with tourist passengers for cost-sharing flights

Traditional hour building requires full cost coverage by students

Accommodation Assistance

We provide comfortable accommodations near the flight base with full support

Students must find and arrange their own accommodations independently

Smart Time Building Platform

Revolutionary approach to affordable flight training

Our proprietary platform connects student pilots with tourist passengers, allowing you to share flight costs while gaining valuable experience. This innovative solution makes time building accessible and affordable, unique to Pandaero.

Cost-Sharing Flights

Split flight costs with tourist passengers, making time building financially accessible

Real-World Experience

Gain practical experience flying with passengers while building your hours

Seamless Integration

Easy-to-use platform that connects you with passengers and manages bookings

Airbus A320 Cockpit Simulator

Professional Flight Simulator

Airbus A320 Simulator Training

10 Free Hours on Professional Flight Simulator

Experience the most advanced flight training with our state-of-the-art Airbus A320 simulator. Our students receive 10 complimentary hours of simulator training, providing invaluable experience on one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft systems.

Professional Grade Simulator

Full-motion A320 simulator with authentic cockpit and flight dynamics

Real-World Training

Practice emergency procedures, instrument approaches, and complex scenarios

Instructor Guidance

Expert instructors guide you through advanced flight training scenarios

Pandaero instructors

Róbert Bánki, MSc

Róbert Bánki, MSc is a transportation engineer who studied at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He is a journalist, private pilot, flight instructor, and entrepreneur. As the founder of PandAero, he brings his passion for aviation and education together in an inspiring way. Róbert has extensive experience in flight instruction, with a focus on safety, clarity, and student engagement. He speaks Hebrew, English, and Hungarian, and conducts training in both English and Hungarian.

Laci Polgár

With hunders of flight hours and years of teaching experience, Laci Polgár is known for his calm, precise instruction and deep knowledge of aviation. He has trained countless students from zero to instructor level, guiding them with patience, discipline, and a passion for safe, professional flying.

Success Stories from Our Students

"Getting my PPL in Hungary was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Robert and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the training. I flew to Budapest every other week, and I truly enjoyed every moment of the process."

Udi Dagan
Private Pilot License (PPL)

"Since earning my PPL, I’ve kept coming back to Budapest for hour-building flights. I love the city, I love flying here, and the whole experience makes me look forward to every visit."

Yoel Allouche
Hour Building after PPL

"I'm a software developer, so I can work remotely while training for my PPL. I spend one week in Budapest, one in Tel Aviv – it works perfectly. My apartment is downtown, and I’m at the airport in 15 minutes. I really enjoy my time here – it’s both productive and fun."

Ivan Larenas
Ongoing PPL Training