ICAO Airline Pilot License Course

Got over 1500 hours logged as a Commercial pilot, and you are ready to run with the big dogs? Then this ATP upgrade will suit you well!

Summary

All you need to know about the program goals, and why this program is right for you.

The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), or in the United States of America, an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) is the highest level of aircraft pilot rating or license. Those certified as Airline Transport Pilots are authorized by the federal law to act as pilot-in-command of a scheduled air carrier's aircraft (an airliner) having a maximum gross weight over 12,500 pounds or having over 9 passenger seats if they do not have a type rating. ATP may be used as a name suffix (for example "Brian A. Jones, ATP") and ATP holders may use "Captain" before their names (for example, "Capt. Brian A. Jones"). ATP is your only ticket to becoming a commander of a passenger category aircraft.

Attention! this is a modular course only. It is designated for pilots who hold FAA or ICAO CPL and have over 1500 hours flight time logged. If you are looking for an fully-integrated program from Zero to ATPL, please visit this link: Full Professional Airline Pilot Program - FPAP1

Goals

This course allows you to accomplish the highest pilot certification: Airline Transport Pilot License.

Applications

Holder will be able to work for airlines in the First Officer or Captain capacity.


Key Program Features

The advantages are many. The benefits are immense. The pricing is surprising.

  • Full, unrestricted FAA/ICAO ATPL
  • 10 hours flight time
  • Year-around flying with no delays
  • Easy USA certification

License Benefits

What benefits will I be able to enjoy if I qualify for this license?

ATPL holders will enjoy a number of great benefits. Some of them are:

Have a legal right to serve as a commander of a transport category aircraft with MTOW over 7,500 kg (with an appropriate type-rating)
Serve as an airline pilot either in command or second in command capacity
Unrestricted distance cross-country flying
Transport of passengers and cargo for compensation or hire.
Work for charter and airline operations

Course Duration

How long will it take?

The average duration of this course is 2 weeks


Flight & Ground Training

Summary of the estimated flight training hours

Students will receive the following amount of flight training hours during the licensing phases of the program:

Hours Training Type
50 ATPL ground school
6 ATPL flight training
4 FTD training

 

Practical Training

The FAA regulations do not specify minimum required classroom time for candidates who want to obtain this certification. So, it is up to a flight training facility and a student's personal flight instructor to determine the required study hours. The break-down is as following:

arrow 7 hours of complex aircraft training (Piper 44), of which
  arrow 5 hours of dual instruction flight time
  arrow 2 hours FAA check-ride

 

 

Theoretical Training

The FAA regulations have certain minimum aeronautical experience requirements that are based on the flight time that an average person with good pilot abilities requires to become proficient in execution of CPL maneuvers necessary to obtain your private pilot license. Our course is based on these requirements and will, as a minimum, include: 

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50 hours of ATPL classroom and self-guided theoretical studies

 


Flight Crew Licensing

Summary of the flight training licenses that the students will get

Students will receive the following flight crew licenses during this program:

License / Rating Minimum hour requirements
Airline Transport Pilot, Pt 61 1500

Academics

Summary of the academic courses that the students will take

The Academic segment of the theoretical training is an important factor for those students who are planning on advancing their education to an Associate or a Bachelor's level.

Each pilot license and rating earned by our students carries the following academic course equivalent:

FAA license course name University academic credits
Airline Transport Pilot Ground 6
Airline Transport Pilot Ground Airplane Flight 3
TOTAL 9

More information about pilot licenses/ratings conversion into academic credits may be found on TESU website here >>>

The listed above academic courses and their respective credit hour ratings may be converted into any college or university accreditation scale using the standard European Academic Credit Transfer System.

Please note: all academic credits are approximate and subject to admissions board review and evaluation by the target college or university. Normally, the level of education and practicum upon completion of the training and internship phases equals to Associate Degree in Aeronautical science. Hence, most pilots are able to obtain a full Bachelor's Degree in just 2 years after transferring the academic credits.


Accommodation

We are proud to provide the most comfortable environment for learning!

Accommodation is not included in the ATPL course cost. Student may need to consider booking accommodation for at least 2 weeks. Accommodation must be booked off-campus, as we do not provide accommodation options for weekly stay.


Tuition Cost

Our programs are not just competitively priced, they pay to students after licensing!

The Base Course Cost Estimate

The base cost is a "bare-bone" price estimate based on the minimum required flight and ground hours:

Base cost of Full Professional Pilot Program: $13,995

This amount includes:


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$7500 ground school (30h) an simulator training (10h)
  arrow $1750 flight instruction, 5h
  arrow $700 aircraft rental for check ride, 2h
  arrow $550 examiner's check-ride fee, 2h
  arrow $130 US M-1 visa fee
  arrow $130 TSA clearance fee
  arrow $235 administrative fees

Additional Fees

In addition to the base cost, we offer upgrades and discounts. Some upgrades are required (for example, if you don't have ICAO-4 certification, you will be required to go through ICAO-4 English ground school), some are optional. Also, we offer discounts to already existing ICAO PPL holders, or students who choose to live outside of campus due to family considerations.

Type of additional service Cost
All government fees (USCIS, TSA, FAA, SEVIS, etc) $1000.00

So, What is Included in the Base Cost?

  • Administrative expenses
  • Ground school
  • Flight training
  • Theoretical knowledge exam
  • Practical exam
  • Aircraft rental and insurance

 

 

 

Required Bank Balance for U.S. Student Visa Approval

Applicant must demonstrate approximately $11,000 USD on his/her account upon applying for the Student visa.


Payment Schedule

We have a flexible payment schedule that does not require students to pre-pay for the program in advance.

Our academy does not require students to pay for the entire flight training program in advance. We have a payment structure that needs to be followed by all students, with some exception. Students must submit the following payments:

Enrollment deposit, which is a minimum $550.00 plus academic transcripts validation and certification fees ($550), plus any other additional services requested by the student. $1100.00
Full tuition payment to the FTP upon arrival in the USA.  

Enrollment Requirements

It is easy to enroll!

To enroll into this program, an applicant must have the following documents:

 Travel documents Student must a valid, unexpired international passport for international travel. All countries are acceptable.
Pilot License ICAO CPL, Instrument Rating
Flight Experience 1500 hours
Maturity Enrolling student must be either of 16 years of age, or must be able to achieve this age by the time he/she starts the program.
Health Student must be able to qualify for the FAA class III medical. For the full list of medical criteria and disqualifying conditions please review this section >>>

Certified Program Consultants

Sit back, relax, enjoy the flight: we are here to help you through this process!

If you need a personal consultation regarding the flight training program, please email one of our highly qualified consultants with a full list of your questions, and receive a structured response within 24 hours.


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