Fulltime Airline Transport Pilot – ATPL(A)
Fulltime Airline Transport Pilot – ATPL(A)
Fulltime Airline Transport Pilot – ATPL(A)
The ATPL is the highest level pilot license required to serve as a captain - or pilot in command - on aircraft weighing 5700 kg or with more than 9 passenger seats. In contrast to our normal 'distance learning' or self-study course, this is a full-time in-house classroom residential course. This training is also part of the integrated training for commercial pilots. The theory course is fully provided at our location in Arnhem. Full availability and dedication are required.
This theory training is exactly the course you need if you want – accelerated – fulltime classroom education.
Minimum requirements and/or preferences
- preferably in possession of an EASA Class 1 medical certificate
- 17 years old when starting the course
- high school diploma or equivalent (secondary education)
- sufficient knowledge of English as well as mathematics and physics
Start
Our training starts four times a year, in January, May, September and November.
Training structure and sequence
Training structure and sequence
1 Module
2 Module
1 Module
2 Module
Classroom study
The great advantage of our full-time classroom ATPL(A) day course is that you are prepared for exams at an accelerated pace. The theory course is often seen as a difficult phase but all our students who persevere, complete it on schedule! At the same time, it is also the least expensive part of a fully integrated commercial pilot training course. You will be guided through in a professional manner and with proven quality. Gaining exam knowledge alone is certainly not enough. The ready and applicable basic knowledge that you acquire in the classroom immediately forms the basis for your career as a commercial pilot with an airline.
The classroom teaching program is structured schematically in weeks and daily tasks, whereby with 4 teaching days per week make a lead time of about six months feasible for both modules, excluding exams. For each module, students are guided through a number of courses with main topics, based on the lessons with an instructor and 'computer based training'. These are concluded after a varying number of chapters with mandatory 'progress tests' to check a student's progress.
Self-reliance in a team is a major requirement. Success partly depends on your own effort, motivation, teamwork and perseverance.
Advantages Orbit classroom teaching
- 6 to 7 months
- complete exam ready
- 'In-house' EASA exams
- 4 days a week
- classroom lesson
- structured as integrated training
- 'State-of-the-art' course material
- specialized subject teachers
- personal guidance (own mentor)
- highest pass rates in Europe
A proven concept (methodology) with previously achieved, leading results.
Course Material
- ATPdigital CBT software – for Mac, iPad or PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per license on PC or Mac
- Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual
- Revision & Brushup Courses
- Bundled Civil Aviation Publications 696, 697 and 698
- 24/7 email support from subject teachers
- 12 months access to BGSonline with practice questions database
- 12 months technical software support
Reference material:
Associated books can be ordered optionally as reference material or reference work. Books are not required to complete a full course.
Not included:
- Pooleys CRP-5 navigation calculator and pen
- EASA allowed calculator (Type Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Cost of theory exams @ 75,00€ per subject when 'in-house' on location Arnhem (Austro)
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page 'accommodation')
- Laptop and/or iPad
Software/hardware requirements
Software requirements Windows / MAC
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 or later (MAC)
Hardware requirements (Windows / MAC)
- 3Ghz, Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Hardware/software requirements (iPad)
- iOS 12.0 or later
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
After successful completion of the theory training, there is the possibility, in collaboration with our partner, to complete the integrated training for commercial pilot - at an attractive rate (full breakdown) – practically to complete.
Course fee theory phase
Course cost flight phase
€8.500 (excluding exam fees)
€ 51.000 (flight training part only)
That's why you perferred Orbit Groundschool
- More than 20 years of experience
- More than 2.000 candidates already finished and flying
- ATPL provider for Transavia Airline Pilot Program (MPL) and Royal Netherlands Airforce
- Over 80 'integrated' cadets trained (civil and military)
- Personal attention and guidance
Course Material
- ATPdigital CBT software – for Mac, iPad or PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per license on PC or Mac
- Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual
- Revision & Brushup Courses
- Bundled Civil Aviation Publications 696, 697 and 698
- 24/7 email support from subject teachers
- 12 months access to BGSonline with practice questions database
- 12 months technical software support
Reference material:
Associated books can be ordered optionally as reference material or reference work. Books are not required to complete a full course.
Not included:
- Pooleys CRP-5 navigation calculator and pen
- EASA allowed calculator (Type Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Cost of theory exams @ 75,00€ per subject when 'in-house' on location Arnhem (Austro)
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page 'accommodation')
- Laptop and/or iPad
Software/hardware requirements
Software requirements Windows / MAC
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 or later (MAC)
Hardware requirements (Windows / MAC)
- 3Ghz, Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Hardware/software requirements (iPad)
- iOS 12.0 or later
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to be downloading your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
After successful completion of the theory training, there is the possibility, in collaboration with our partner, to complete the integrated training for commercial pilot - at an attractive rate (full breakdown) – practically to complete.
Course fee theory phase
€8.500 (excluding exam fees)
Course cost flight phase
€ 51.000 (flight training part only)
Integrated ATP Course – practical part
- student bag
- Jeppesen route manual
- Flight Computer
- rotary plotter
- Folding knee board
- Headsets
- Pilot's uniform
- Airport transfers (on arrival and departure)
- Local transport from/to accommodation
- ICAO Language Proficiency Test (min. Level 4)
- Skill test examiner fees for CPL and ME-IR
- Fleet: Diamond DA40 (SEP) and DA42 (MEP) with glass cockpit (Garmin G1000),
Cessna 172 for UPRT and Alsim AL-250 FNPT II for instrument training - 140 hours Single Engine Piston (SEP) on DA40, including Advanced UPRT (Upset Prevention & Recovery Training)
- 41 hours of FNPT II instrument training including PBN (Performance Based Navigation Training)
- 10,5 hours Multi Engine Piston (MEP) on DA42 (including CPL with ME-IR Dutch skill test)
Cost: 51.000€ (price level May 2022)
- Advice, mediation and guidance
- Return flight ticket
- Including housing for maximum 10 months
Cost: € 6,000 (price level January 2022)
- 36 hour Jet Bridge Program (MCC/JOC)
- On Boeing 737-800 model FNPT-II MCC
- Including ground school and necessary materials
- Including 14 days housing
- Issuing diploma and MCC certificate
Cost: € 6.550 (price level January 2022)
All necessary above components – Total 63.550€
1. Housing and flight training location Megara, Greece
2. Estimated lead time 8 to 10 months maximum (depending on seasonal weather conditions, etc.)
3. Medical and certification application resides in the Netherlands at Kiwa
4. CPL and ME-IR skill tests are flown according to Dutch exam standard (ILenT/KIWA standard)
5. Financing: income-dependent (partial) financing potentially possible for training costs