Airline pilot – ATPL
Airline pilot – ATPL
ATPL Frozen
Airline Transport Pilot License
With this course you will obtain the ATPL Frozen airline pilot license, which allows you to operate in a commander or co-pilot capacity on multi-engine aircraft used in commercial air transport operations. Our course is structured to be completed in 24 months for beginners without prior knowledge (18 months for those who already have a PPL license) and allows for maximum flexibility as it is modular, that is, each license and skill is earned independently according to the student’s schedule preferences.
Our course is aimed at airline entry and preparing the student for the standards required in commercial aviation. For this reason, in addition to having connections with several airlines, we have structured a pathway that will enable them to excel in recruiting selections with utmost peace of mind, confidence and preparation.
Our trainees have a 97 percent hiring rate in several airlines.
The entire course takes place at our academy in Ozzano dell’Emilia in the province of Bologna, home to the oldest university in the Western world as well as home to national and international students from all over the world.
Modules necessary to become an airline pilot
The modules to become an airline pilot are as follows:
- PPL (Private Pilot Licence)
- ATPL THEORY (Airline Transport Pilot Licence – theory)
- HOURS BUILDING (building of hours)
- NIGHT RATING (night flight qualification)
- MEP
- IR-ME (“Multi-Engine Piston” rating and transition from the IR to Multi-Engine)
- CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence)
- AUPRT
- MCC/APS MCC
Each module consists of a theory part and a practice part, which vary depending on the rating or license that will be obtained.
Theory
The theoretical part of the ATPL can be done both in the classroom (650 h) and through distance learning (90% at home and 10% in classroom). During both classroom and distance learning, students will be followed subject by subject to ensure a steady progression with the goal of acquiring a solid knowledge and passing the ENAC exams successfully and in a short time.
Practical course
In-flight training is conducted simultaneously with the theoretical part. After completing the PPL on the P2008JC aircraft, the student will first perform the consolidation activity (Hours building) as Pilot in Command again on the P2008JC aircraft, then the IR (Instrument Rating) on the Cirrus SR20 aircraft, the Multi-Engine Piston and Complex (MEP/Complex) module on the P2006T aircraft and, finally, obtain the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) on the P2006T aircraft. At this point, to obtain the ATPL Frozen, the student will complete the training with the AUPRT module and then the MCC or APS MCC.
During the consolidation activity (Hours Building), we advise students to plan group routes that are days or weeks long, so that they can travel together and accumulate flying hours efficiently while also having fun! Some of our students have toured Europe, some have toured Italy, and some have flown to France, Spain and Portugal. There’s no better way to learn self-reliance than by getting on a plane and embarking on an adventure!
Requirements for enrolling in the course
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- 1st Class medical examination (before starting the flight activity, not necessary for enrolment)
The ATPL course has a restricted number of attendants. To register, you must successfully pass a selection process.
How long does the course last?
The training program is structured on a continuous basis (we are open 7 days a week), so that the final stage can be achieved in 24 months.
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Why choose our school
We have the largest and most modern fleet of aircraft in Italy
• In-house maintenance: thanks to the modernity of the fleet and a widespread organization, we ensure that aircraft are on schedule and available;
• With in-house maintenance capability also authorized by parent companies “Cirrus Aircraft” and “Tecnam,” we minimize downtime and ensure maximum safety.
Flight instructors
We have chosen to work with a team of dedicated full-time instructors, all of whom are professionals in education as well as flying. They have many years of experience that come with a passion for training.
COME AND DISCOVER OUR SCHOOL AT THE NEXT OPEN DAY
Discover our Flight Academy at the next open day – a unique opportunity to see your future flight school with family and friends. You will interact with flight instructors, see the aircraft fleet that you will fly on, and take a guided tour of the school, where you will pass by the flight simulator.