Aviation Schools and Programs in Norway

Aviation Studies in Norway

fortress in Oslo, Norway Are you interested in studying aviation?  Have you ever considered enhancing your educational experience by studying abroad for a semester or two in a country such as Norway?  Aviation is an incredibly exciting field of study, especially in a country as scenically beautiful as Norway—the Land of the Midnight Sun.
 
Norway, officially called the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country with a unitary constitutional monarchy, whose territory consists of the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and the sub-Antarctic Bouvet Island.  A very spacious country, it has a total geographic area of over 385, 000 square kilometers and a population of roughly 5 million, making it the second-least densely populated country in Europe.  Norway shares land borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia; is separated from Denmark in the south by the Skagerrak Strait; and its long coastline, which made up by the Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, is home to its world-famous fjords. According to the United Nation’s Human Development Index, Norway is the best country in which to live.  Oslo is Norway’s capital and largest city.

Aviation Education in Norway

There are a number of Aviation schools in Norway, one of the largest being the Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) in Oslo, the nation’s capital.  At OAA the training is based on more than 60 years of experience in pilot training.  Aircraft type-specific courses are available for a wide range of commercial and independent aircraft types, and include ratings, abbreviated type ratings, recurrent training, refresher training and instructor training courses.  All courses are delivered by one of Norway’s regulatory authorities, using a fleet of full flight simulators, and can be customized to an airline’s specific requirements, including their SOPs.
 
Like at most of Norway’s aviation institutes, foreign students are welcomed at OAA and receive assistance as they adjust to life in the country.  Each and every instructor at the school is a working, licensed pilot and they play an important role in maintaining high-quality, reality-based and realistic training.  Students learn all of the specifics involved with comprehensive aviation training and are given all the help and guidance they need to succeed.
 
There are a variety of different components that make up the aviation education program, including full cabin crew training and detailed safety classes.  Each of these courses is available for airline personnel and self-sponsored candidates and approved and recognized by the European Civil Aviation Authorities.  Safety training is one of the most heavily-stressed aspects of any trainee’s education, with classes that cover topics such as a cabin crew member’s discipline and responsibilities, handling passengers, dangerous goods training, security training, medical emergencies and first aid, survival training, water survival training, fire and smoke training, crew resource management and Communication.

Why Study Abroad in Norway

There are literally thousands of reasons to choose Norway as a study abroad destination.  As the land of the winter sun, ice fjords and the spectacular Northern Lights, it is a country of stunning natural beauty.  The cool climate is easily balanced by the warmth of its people, and as the land of Santa Claus it makes for an ideal holiday destination.
When most foreigners think of Norway they probably conjure up images of the Vikings and the early struggles they shared, but the country has come a long way since its founding.  In fact, today it is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, and although it remains proud of its history and folklore, it has now been transformed into a very modern state, with cities that have all the amenities a university student could ask for, including trendy shops, upscale restaurants, museums, galleries, libraries and more. 

If you’re wondering about the nightlife in Norway, you can rest assured that the major cities, such as Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger, can only be described as epic, particularly in the summer months, when the country remains bright and sunny for most of the day and night, with only a few hours of darkness.  The scores of cafes, bars and nightclubs that line the major streets of Norway’s college towns are popular meeting places for students looking to blow off some steam and kick up their heels after a long week of studying.

With their extensive network of public transport, the cities in Norway make it easy for students to get around and visit the major sights and attractions.  Oslo is also a very pedestrian-friendly city and offers numerous vantage points from which to gaze upon the harbor and surrounding landscapes.  One of these ideal spots is Akershus Fortress, a place that provides an incredible view of the Norwegian capital and the sparkling Oslo fjord.

Quite simply, the dazzling natural beauty of Norway, coupled with its amazingly friendly people and culture, make this country a one-of-a-kind destination for foreign visitors and the perfect place in which to study abroad.