Programmes
Every route into the cockpit.
What each licence and rating lets you do, the EASA minimums behind it, and which listed schools offer it.
- Programmes explained
- 15
- Offered at listed schools
- 6
- Licences
- 3
- Ratings & add-ons
- 5
Integrated or modular?
Both lead to the same “frozen” ATPL. The difference is how you get there. Figures are the general EASA minimums, not any school's course.
One full-time course
Integrated ATPL
A single full-time course from zero experience to a 'frozen' ATPL (CPL + ME/IR + ATPL theory), typically 18–24 months. The classic airline cadet route.
- Typical length
- 18–24 months
- Minimum age
- 18
- Medical
- Class 1
- Flight training
- 195 h (up to 55 h may be in simulators)
- Theory
- 750 h ATPL theoretical knowledge
Step by step
Modular ATPL
The same destination as the integrated course, built step by step (PPL → hour building → ATPL theory → CPL → ME/IR). More flexible, often cheaper, usually longer.
- Typical length
- Usually longer, at your own pace
- Minimum age
- Set by each stage
- Medical
- Class 1
- Flight training
- Built licence by licence
- Theory
- 650 h ATPL theoretical knowledge (modular)
Start flying
Trial lessons and the licences you can fly for yourself.
- TrialComing soon
Discovery Flight
A first flight with an instructor at the controls beside you. The cheapest way to find out whether flying is for you before committing to a licence.
Learn more - LAPLComing soon
LAPL(A)
Light Aircraft Pilot Licence. A leisure licence for light single-engine aeroplanes, with lighter medical requirements than the PPL. Valid within EASA states.
- Min. age
- 17
- Medical
- LAPL medical
- Flying
- 30 h
- PPL1 listed school
PPL(A)
Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane). Fly single-engine aircraft privately, carry passengers without pay, and build the foundation for every professional licence.
- Min. age
- 17
- Medical
- Class 2
- Flying
- 45 h
- PPL(H)Coming soon
PPL(H)
Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) — private flying on helicopters.
- Min. age
- 17
- Medical
- Class 2
- Flying
- 45 h
Become a professional pilot
The routes to a commercial licence and an airline job.
- CPLComing soon
CPL(A)
Commercial Pilot Licence. Allows you to be paid to fly. Usually combined with instrument and multi-engine ratings on the way to an airline job.
- Min. age
- 18
- Medical
- Class 1
- Flying
- 200 h total experience at issue
- ATPL int.2 listed schools
Integrated ATPL
A single full-time course from zero experience to a 'frozen' ATPL (CPL + ME/IR + ATPL theory), typically 18–24 months. The classic airline cadet route.
- Min. age
- 18
- Medical
- Class 1
- Flying
- 195 h
- ATPL mod.2 listed schools
Modular ATPL
The same destination as the integrated course, built step by step (PPL → hour building → ATPL theory → CPL → ME/IR). More flexible, often cheaper, usually longer.
- Medical
- Class 1
- MCC1 listed school
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC)
Working as one of two pilots in a multi-crew cockpit, trained in a simulator. Required before most type ratings.
Learn more - UPRTComing soon
Upset Prevention & Recovery (UPRT)
Training to recognise, prevent and recover from aircraft upsets.
Learn more - DegreeComing soon
University Pilot Degree
Pilot training combined with an academic degree, delivered with a university partner.
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Add ratings
Extra privileges on top of a licence.
- MEPComing soon
Multi-Engine Piston (MEP)
Class rating to fly piston aircraft with more than one engine. Required for airline-track training.
Learn more - IRComing soon
Instrument Rating (IR)
Fly in cloud and low visibility by reference to instruments alone, under IFR. Essential for airline careers.
Learn more - NightComing soon
Night Rating
Adds night VFR privileges to a PPL or LAPL.
Learn more - FI2 listed schools
Flight Instructor (FI)
Instructor certificate — teach others to fly and build paid hours.
Learn more - Type1 listed school
Type Rating
Qualification on a specific aircraft type (e.g. Airbus A320, Boeing 737), usually trained in full flight simulators.
Learn more
Minimums are the general EASA Part-FCL requirements. Schools often schedule more hours than the minimum. Always check the current rules with your national aviation authority.