K5 Aviation is a company serving two functions: Firstly, to be a leading safe and reliable Charter Operator. Secondly, to promote aviation in Africa by providing a platform for affluent aviation enthusiasts to develop and progress within this very selective aviation fraternity.

The latter is personal project for and led by the Managing Director, Ernest Kekana, a former member of the Aviation Training and Development Foundation in South Africa. Ernest regularly visits schools, especially in the outlying areas in South Africa where students who excel in Mathematics and Science are encouraged to consider a career in aviation - whether it be flying, air traffic control, engineering or management.

Ernest has taken K5 Aviation one step further and makes provision for such candidates to further their aviation careers. Take Fundi and Castro (who feature in our Key Personal page), who are aspiring Commercial and Airline Pilot’s themselves and will have the opportunity to fly for K5 Aviation once suitably qualified.

Another prime candidate is Rinki Brown who is participating in K5 Aviation’s Development Post Initiative, where she is exposed to the day-to-day operations of the company as an Office Administrator. Rinki is a trained flight attendant looking for a career in the skies. Until this opportunity arises from any one of Africa’s or possibly the World’s leading airlines, Rinki also utilises her flight attendant skills and assists with passenger handling.