Becoming an airline pilot while being a student at the same time is very easy with NorthFLY Flight Academy’s pilotage trainings!

In our Modular ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) training program for students, you can join virtual classes from your home or university dormitory room, complete your theoretical training and start your summer flights! Thanks to its modular structure, you can take the trainings given in packages when you are most available.

Moreover, many advantages that will facilitate your training such as long-term installment opportunities and the ability to fly in different cities are waiting for you!

Free Accommodation

Global Opportunities

Personal Training Planning

Different Airplane Experience

Education Content

14 – 18 month

Duration of Training

210 + hour

Flight Training

700 + hour

Theoretical Education

ADVANTAGES OF THE PILOTAGE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

1. PERSONALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM

Your flights are scheduled according to your availability in accordance with the education calendar.

2. ACCOMMODATION FACILITY

You can benefit from free accommodation during your flight training.

3. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

With international collaborations, you can complete part of your flight training abroad.

1. PPL Training

110 Hours Theory Training
45 hours Flight Training

PPL Training is the first phase of ATPL (Airline Pilot License) training.

Candidates who successfully complete this course are entitled to receive a Pilot License valid all over the world.

2. PIC – NVFR – ATPL Theory

In this phase;

90 hours of PIC – Experience Completion Flight is performed.
In order to gain Night Flight competence, 5 hours of flight training is given under night conditions.
650 hours of theoretical training required for Airline Pilot is given.

3. Commercial Pilot and Instrument Flight Training

In this phase;

Advanced flight training is provided with complex aircraft.
For autonomous flights, advanced instrument flight training is provided, some of which is conducted with simulators.

4. Twin Engine Aircraft Training – ME

Twin-engine flight training is the student pilot’s last training before obtaining an ATPL (Airline Pilot License). It is given with multi-engine airplanes.

Candidates who successfully complete this module are entitled to receive an ATPL license after the control flight.

Airline Transport Pilot License – ATPL Modular Training

The type of license required for those who make the sky their office and choose piloting as a profession is ATPL, the Airline Transport Pilot License. Whether you want to be an airline pilot, a private jet pilot, or engage in different commercial activities with a multi-engine aircraft, the training you need to take will be ATPL training. In this program, which is opened modularly in our flight school, there are facilities that you can progress in coordination with your work or school life. Considering factors such as personal work performance, exam processes, meteorology, the program lasts between 14-18.

Stages of ATPL Modular Training:

Trainings are delivered in packages/modules and consist of different phases.
These phases are

Health Report:

In PPL training, which is the first stage of modular ATPL training, pilot candidates must obtain a medical report after registration until the theoretical training at the latest. The health report is obtained from hospitals authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The registrations of pilot candidates who cannot obtain a medical report due to health problems after registration are canceled free of charge. A 2nd class health certificate is sufficient for PPL(A), PIC and NVFR, which is the 1st stage of the training. Candidates are required to have a 1st class medical certificate before the commercial pilot certificate when they proceed to the 2nd stage. It is recommended by our flight school that candidates enrolled in the ATPL course obtain a 1st class medical certificate from the very beginning of the training. You can call our flight school to get information about health certificates.

English Language Proficiency:

Language proficiency certificate is not required for course registration in ATPL modular training program. Candidates who do not have English language proficiency can enroll in the English course until the 2nd stage of the training after enrolling in the training and can continue their training by passing the language proficiency exam before the commercial pilot training phase. Our flight school provides support to candidates who do not have English language proficiency before commercial pilot license training. You can contact our support center on the subject.

Duration of Flights During ATPL Training

During the training period, student pilots fly a total of 217 hours, including check flights.

Career Opportunities

Airline Pilot
Cargo & Transport Pilot
Private Jet Pilot

Who Can Apply?

Over 17 years old
No Criminal Record

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Difference between Modular ATPL and Integrated ATPL?

In modular education, the stages of training can be carried out in different institutions and spread over time. In integrated education, training is combined in a single institution and requires continuity.

How long does ATPL training take?

The training period varies according to the availability of the person, exam performance and meteorology, but lasts 14-18 months on average.

What are the stages of ATPL Training?

Modular ATPL training consists of PPL, PIC, ATPL Theory, NVFR, IR, CPL and ME stages.

If I fail the check flight, do I have to retake the whole training?

If you fail the check flight, you will only fly as many extra flights as the examiner determines for the training you have checked. Afterwards, you will take the check flight again.

What is the validity period of the license I received at the end of the modular ATPL training? What should I do when it expires?

The SEP(A) authorization on the CPL(A) you have received as a result of this training is valid for 2 years, IR(A) and ME(A) are valid for 1 year. In order to extend your license period, you must make a renewal flight before or after the expiration of the relevant validity periods.

How many hours will I have flown when the modular ATPL training process is over?

When you complete the training, you will have flown a total of 217:00 hours including check flights.

Do I need to know English for ATPL training?

You do not need to speak English during the first 4 months of training, but you must have English proficiency at ICAO Level 4 before commercial pilot training. It is recommended that you improve your English while training.

What class should the health certificate be?

A 1st class medical certificate is sufficient for CPL(A), IR (A) and ME (A), and a 2nd class medical certificate is sufficient for PPL(A), PIC and NVFR.

At which stage of education is theoretical training provided?

The course starts with PPL theoretical training and continues with ATPL theoretical training after the PPL is issued. Frequently asked questions about ATPL theory can be found here.

What are ATPL Courses?

010 Air Law and ATC Procedures, 021 Airframe/ Aircraft Systems/ Engine, 022 Instrument/Electronics, 031 Weight and Balance, 032 Performance, 033 Flight Planning and Monitoring, 040 Human Performance and Limits, 050 Meteorology, 061 General Navigation, 062 Instrument Navigation, 070 Operating Procedures, 081 Flight Principles, 091 VFR Communication, 092 IFR Communication

How long does ATPL take?

Modular ATPL Training takes 14-18 months depending on the main factors such as individual performance, study discipline and meteorology.

How to become an airline pilot?

In order for a person to become an airline pilot, they must receive ATPL training from flight schools. ATPL holder pilots can apply for a job with airline companies.

What does ATPL stand for?

ATPL stands for Airline Transport Pilot License in English and Airline Transport Pilot License in Turkish. It is the type of license that a person must obtain to become an airline pilot.

How many months does ATPL take?

ATPL training lasts between 14-18 hours depending on the performance of the person and meteorological conditions. In total, the training covers over 700 hours of theoretical and 210 hours of flight training.

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