Army Aviation School (AAS)
To train young officers as military aviators. To train military aviators as flying instructors. To train the selected officers as qualified maintenance personnel on Avionics/Aerospace. To provide basic knowledge and skills to convert Fixed Wing pilots to Rotary Wing pilots. To prepare qualified helicopter instructors.
About Army Aviation School
The Army Aviation School (AAS) of the Bangladesh Army, established in 1999, plays a vital role in training and developing aviation personnel for military operations. The school provides specialised training in both fixed wing aircrafts and helicopter operations, flight safety, maintenance, and aviation tactics, equipping personnel with the skills necessary for both combat and non-combat missions. Located in Dhaka, its curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including navigation, aerial reconnaissance, airlift operations, and flight management, ensuring that officers and aircrew are prepared for diverse operational scenarios.
Objectives
01
To impart knowledge on basic aerodynamics.
02
To impart knowledge on technical and tactical functions of fixed wing aircraft.
03
To prepare new operational pilots.
04
To lay the foundation for taking up the role of a qualified flying instructor.
Courses Offered
Aviation Basic Course
To train young officers as military aviators
Medium: English
Rank: Lieutenants and Captains or equivalents
Duration: 74 Weeks
Annual Intake: 01 per 2 years
Flying Instructor Course
To train military aviators as flying instructors
Medium: English
Rank: Officer pilots of armed forces
Duration: 28 Weeks
Frequency As required
Aviation Maintenance Basic Course
To train the selected officers as qualified maintenance personnel on Avionics/Aerospace
Medium: English
Rank: Lieutenants, Captains and Majors or equivalents
Duration: 26 Weeks
Annual Intake: 01
Rotary Wing Qualification Course
To provide basic knowledge and skills to convert Fixed Wing pilots to Rotary Wing pilots
Medium: English
Rank: Officer pilots of armed forces and paramilitary forces
Duration: 44 Weeks
Annual Intake: Frequency As required
Helicopter Instructor Course
To prepare qualified helicopter instructors
Medium: English
Rank: Officer pilots of armed forces and paramilitary forces
Duration: 28 Weeks
Annual Intake: Frequency As required