License conversion
ICAO to EASA
Orbit Groundschool
ICAO to EASA license conversion
To convert an ICAO ATPL to an EASA ATPL, including a valid type rating on a multi-pilot aircraft, the applicant must meet the flight hour and experience requirements, as well as all other requirements applicable to the issue of an EASA ATPL. The type rating must remain valid throughout the conversion period. The EASA medical certificate must be issued in the same EASA member state in which the licence application will ultimately be submitted.
After successfully completing the theoretical examinations, a skill test must be completed in the aircraft type (simulator) for which a valid type rating has been obtained. This skill test must be conducted by an EASA-approved TRE examiner.
Minimum requirements or preferences
ICAO to EASA Conversion for High-Time Pilots
At the start of the theory course:
In possession of at least an ICAO-recognised ATPL
Ideally in possession of an EASA Class 1 medical certificate
Valid type rating on a multi-pilot aircraft
Sufficient knowledge of English, mathematics, and physics
Must meet the issue requirements for an EASA ATPL
Obtaining an EASA ATPL(A)
To obtain an EASA ATPL(A), you must have at least 1,500 flight hours, including:
500 hours on a multi-pilot aircraft
250 hours as pilot-in-command (or 500 hours as pilot-in-command under supervision, or 70 hours as pilot-in-command and 180 hours as pilot-in-command under supervision)
200 hours of cross-country flight time
75 hours of instrument time
100 hours of night flying
Training Structure and Course Layout
The training courses consist of a distance learning phase (home study at your own pace) combined with a half-day brush-up session per subject (morning or afternoon), based on questions and answers to assess your fundamental knowledge. These half-day sessions are scheduled over five consecutive working days, as stated here or at the bottom of this page. These sessions, often referred to as Brush-up courses, are mandatory as required by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). Candidates who fall within the specified category are exempt from participation in the Brush-up courses. Upon completion of each module, examinations follow. These are conducted monthly at our own in-house examination centre.
None of the Brush-up courses take place in Arnhem; participants follow the sessions from home via live webinars, which require a computer with a webcam and headset.
Prior to the Brush-up course, a refresher module on basic mathematics and physics has been added, with a compulsory test and an introduction to Knowledge, Skills & Attitude (KSA).
To keep the theory training clear and well-structured, and to ensure that the various subjects align properly, the course material — consisting of thirteen theoretical subjects — is divided into two modules.
Module 1
061 – General Navigation
022 – Instrumentation
033 – Flight Planning and Monitoring
050 – Meteorology
040 – Human Performance and Limitations
090 – Communications
031 – Mass and Balance
Module 2
021 – Aircraft General Knowledge
062 – Radio Navigation (PBN)
071 – Operational Procedures
081 – Principles of Flight
081 – Performance of Flight
032 – Performance
010 – Air Law
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Self-study
The major advantage of our distance learning ATPL(A) course is that you can set your own pace and study schedule. The home study program is structured in weeks and daily tasks, with approximately fifteen hours of study per week, making a completion time of around six months feasible for both modules, excluding exams.
An average student completes the ATPL(A) theoretical training within approximately four to six months. Module 1 takes around fourteen weeks, while Module 2 takes approximately ten weeks. The total duration depends on your personal time investment.
During self-study, you will be guided through all subjects and topics via a simple module-based study programme. Your study progress is monitored through mandatory progress tests. These progress tests are administered after a varying number of chapters and can be completed at home on your computer. With a single click, you can then submit the test online to Orbit Groundschool for review.
Study material
- ATPdigital CBT software — available for Mac, iPad and PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per licence on PC or Mac
- Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual
- Brush-up courses
- Bundled Civil Aviation Publications 696, 697 and 698
- 24/7 email support from subject instructors
- 12 months of access to BGSonline including examination question database
- 12 months of technical software support
Referentiemateriaal:
Additional books may optionally be ordered as reference or supplementary material. These books are not required to successfully complete the full training programme.
Not including:
- Pooleys CRP-5 navigation flight computer and pen
- EASA-approved calculator (such as the Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Costs of theoretical examinations when taken in-house at our Arnhem location (Austro) More information
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page ‘accommodation’)
Software and hardware requirements
Software Requirements (Windows/Mac)
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 of later (Mac)
Hardware Requirements (Windows/Mac)
- 3GHz Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4 GB RAM
- Up to 15 GB of available hard drive space (depending on the size of the course)
- A reliable internet connection if you wish to download the lessons online (average course size is approximately 13 GB)
Software- and hardware requirements
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- iOS 12.0 or later
- 4 GB RAM
- Up to 15 GB of available hard drive space (depending on the size of the course)
- A reliable internet connection if you wish to download the lessons online (average course size is approximately 13 GB)
Course fees
€ 2.500,-