It is one of the first of its kind in the Philippines.
On Monday, April 27, leading Filipino budget carrier Cebu Pacific officially opened its new state-of-the-art Training Academy in Parañaque City.
According to the airline, the purpose-built facility is designed to “deliver high-quality, hands-on, and experience-based training” for aspiring pilots and cabin crew.
With a total of 1,685 square meters, it is regarded as among the country’s first centralized, modern aviation training centers.
Inside, there are Airbus A330 and ATR door trainers, cabin mock-ups, and slide trainers. Both important, as the two aircraft models are among the types utilized by the airline.
There are also classrooms and equipment rooms that allow prospective pilots and cabin crew to experience scenario-based and practical training straight from the airline’s highly capable instructors.
Cebu Pacific Chairman Lance Gokongwei and Chief Operations Officer Javier Massot led the inauguration of the facility, alongside Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Director General Ret. Lt. Gen. Raul Del Rosario.
“The Cebu Pacific Training Academy reflects our strong commitment and investment in the Philippines and its aviation industry,” expressed Massot. “This facility allows us to stay focused on what matters most: operational excellence, service consistency, and nation-building.”
“With this facility, we also seek to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of aviation training standards in the Philippines, and to help raise a generation of more capable and future-ready aviation professionals,” he added.
It was back in 2024 when Cebu Pacific revived its Cadet Pilot Program, in partnership with Cebu-based flight training school Airworks Aviation.
The program provides prospective pilots with high-quality training, structured mentorship, and a clear pathway to employment with the airline.
As of April 2026, the program has produced its second batch of pilot graduates.
There are also cabin crew recruitment activities across its key hubs nationwide to support its growing operations, focusing on building a pool of well-trained and service-oriented crew members.
At present, Cebu Pacific serves 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.