About AAA Academy
All Asia Aviation Academy
The Only Flight School in the Philippines that follows Japanese Management Excellence
All Asia Aviation (AAA) Academy is a leading flight school in the Philippines, fully approved as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Since 2008, AAA Academy has offered direct-to-license pilot training programs, including PPL, CPL, IR, MER, FI, and ATPL Ground courses.
As the only flight school in the Philippines following Japanese management standards, AAA Academy also hosts the Airline Assessment Qualification (AAQ) course and operates its own CAAP-certified Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO), ensuring high safety standards, quality training, and operational excellence.
◆ Our Philosophy – TAKUMI: Mastery Through Time, Focus, and Precision
AAA Academy follows the Japanese “TAKUMI” philosophy, emphasizing mastery through time, focus, and precision. Over the years, we have specialized exclusively in pilot training, maintaining meticulous attention to every aspect of flight education—from ground school and simulators to in-flight training—ensuring the highest quality standards and producing career-ready pilots.
◆ Proven Global Results
AAA Academy has trained and graduated over 1,500 licensed pilots from 50+ countries worldwide, reflecting our strong global reputation in commercial and professional aviation training. Beyond professional instruction, AAA Academy provides opportunities for graduates to practice their profession as pilots in both general aviation and commercial airlines.
The KTC Group and AAA Academy
Implementing Public Solution Support (PSS) in the Philippines
The KTC Group is a globally diverse organization, currently composed of 67 affiliated companies and strategic business units (SBUs) operating in Japan and worldwide. In the Philippines, KTC has designated AAA Academy as its SBU under All Asia Air Central, Inc., providing financial and operational support to ensure safe, high-quality aviation training.
Headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Japan, the KTC Group reported approximately JPY 131 billion (≈ USD 850 million) in annual revenue for FY2024., with business ventures spanning education, language training, construction, and telecommunications.
The KTC Group promotes the Public Solution Support (PSS) philosophy, where each business unit exists to solve real-world challenges, not only to generate profit. For AAA Academy, PSS addresses the global demand for competent, professional commercial pilots.
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About the Accountable Manager
Capt. Joseph B. Ramos is a veteran aviator with over 35,000 flight hours and more than 46 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has dedicated his career to training, safety oversight, and airline operations—bringing unmatched expertise to AAA’s pilot training programs.
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- Current Role (2016–Present): Accountable Manager and Simulator Instructor at All Asia Aviation Academy
- Former Roles at CAAP (2011–2016): Pilot Inspector, Check Airman, OIC of TOCID
- International Experience: Senior pilot roles with Transafric INT’L. LTD. and Safair INT’L.
- Military Background: Former officer and pilot in the Philippine Air Force (1971–1986)
He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy, Class of 1971, and continues to serve as a mentor and guide for the next generation of pilots at AAA.
A Message from the Accountable Manager
``In 2008, Mr. Toru Maeda foresaw a tremendous global demand for pilots and, driven by his passion for aviation, founded All Asia Aviation Academy. His vision was to offer the highest quality flight training to produce professional and responsible pilots. Today, AAA continues to honor that vision, having trained and graduated hundreds of capable pilots who are now flying with airlines in the Philippines and abroad.``
Accountable Manager: Capt. Joseph B. Ramos