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Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Classes

Reach new heights in your aviation career with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Make Cockpit Lessons your education partner in your ATPL journey.

Become a Captain of Commercial Airlines

Be a Pilot-in-Command

Prepare yourself for the Type Rating

Captain of multi-crew commercial airlines

Touch Higher Skies in Commercial Flying

Wondering how to achieve the highest level of aviator license in India? The Airline Transport Pilot License or ATPL is the one you have been looking for. With ATPL, command the sky from a Captain’s cockpit.

Subjects Covered in ATPL

Air Regulations

Learn DGCA and ICAO flying rules, operational procedures, airworthiness, etc.

Aviation Meteorology

Know about atmospheric compositions, hazardous weather conditions, read charts and reports

Air Navigation

Flight planning, chart preparation, aircraft location determination, FMS, etc.

Avionics and Navigation System

Use instruments like VOR, ADF, DME, ILS and other instruments for accurate navigation

Step into Captain's Cockpit: Eligibility for ATPL

Reaching new heights in your aviation career requires you to pass the ATPL examination. You must have the required flight experience, fitness and license.

Candidate Age

21 years, at the time of application for ATPL

Minimum Education

Completion of 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics from a recognised board or NIOS

Medical Fitness

Should have a Class 1 Medical Certificate

Language Proficiency

Must have excellent proficiency in English while speaking, reading or writing

Flight Experience

Total 1,500 hours of flight experience, including 500 hours as PIC, and 500 hours in cross-country flying

License

Must have a valid CPL with an Instrument Rating

Steps to Obtain Your ATPL Certification

Steps to Obtain Your ATPL Certification

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Steps to Obtain Your ATPL Certification

1

CPL and Flight Hours

If you have a CPL, that’s great; if you don’t, start by earning a Commercial Pilot License. Besides, DGCA requires a significant number of hours of flight experience.

2

Ground School Training

Sharpen your knowledge in Navigation, Meteorology, Regulations, etc., during ground training classes and prepare yourself for flight operations.

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Pass ATPL Exam with Flying Colours

Pass the theoretical exam for DGCA ATPL and prove your knowledge in the subjects.

4

Gather Flying Experience

Gain flight experience as a pilot and in cross-country.

5

Skill Tests and License

Get the ATPL skill assessment done, submit all documents and apply for an Airline Transport Pilot License.

Book Your Free Counselling

Speak with our aviation mentors and understand the complete roadmap to becoming a pilot.

Frequently Asked Questions (faq)

The time to obtain an ATPL varies depending on the flying experience of the pilot. You need at least 1,500 hours of flying experience, which can take several years. During this period, you gain flight experience as a First Officer.

Yes, there are excellent career opportunities after obtaining the ATPL. It is the highest level of pilot certification in India. After obtaining an ATPL, you can fly as a flight Captain of cargo or passenger aircraft.

You have to achieve a 70% score in all the papers to pass the exam. It is a computer-based examination containing multiple-choice questions.

The viva voce process or oral exam is taken only for the Navigation and Radio Aids subjects. After passing the written examination, you have to appear for the viva voce. You get three attempts at the oral exam. If you fail after the third attempt, you will have to appear for the written exam again.

Yes, we recommend our students to attempt both subjects together in the viva, because both subjects are closely related. Additionally, you can clear them both in one Viva session, reducing the wait time for your license.