Zero to Airline
Zero to Airline
Our Zero to Airline Pilot training takes students with no previous flying experience up to ‘Commercial Pilot Licence’ with a Frozen ATPL in around 18 to 20 months. They are then eligible to join the airlines as a First Officer. The training covers all levels from no experience to a professional EASA Commercial Pilot’s License with a Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating.
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A summary of the Zero to Airline program can found below:
Private Pilot License
ATPL, BIFM, Night, Hour Buildup
MEP, IR, CPL
Step 1 - PPL
Private Pilot License
The Private Pilot License (PPL) is the first step for aspiring pilots, either as a hobby or career. It involves modular training, combining ground theory and flight training. Ground theory includes 110 hours covering 9 subjects, with exams for each, plus Radio Telephony and English Proficiency exams. Flight training requires a minimum of 45 hours, including 25 hours with an instructor and 10 solo. Training includes aircraft familiarization, local maneuvers, circuits, advanced solo maneuvers, navigation, and instrument flight, as per EASA guidelines.
Step 2 - ATPL, BIFM, Night, Hour Buildup
Airline Transport Pilot License
The ATPL is the highest pilot ground school certification, allowing pilots to captain large aircraft. European Pilot Academy offers complete ATPL program with a 98% pass rate.
Theoretical Knowledge
Complete 650 hours of theoretical knowledge, with 200 hours in class.The 13 Subjects include Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Instrumentation, Mass & Balance, Performance, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, Communications, and KSA.
Training Schedule
- Class-Based: Complete 50% of hours in class, joining any of the four modules, each lasting 2 months, followed by exams at Transport Malta-Civil Aviation Department (TM-CAD) and/or other EASA authorities or exam centre.
Night Rating
The Night Rating extends PPL privileges, allowing night flights. Requires 5 hours of flight training: 3 hours dual, 1 hour dual cross-country navigation, 1 hour solo, and 5 takeoffs and full-stop landings as Pilot in Command.
BIFM
Enhances instrument flight skills, covering instrument interpretation, attitude flying, navigation, and emergency protocols. Requires 5 hours on FNTP2 Simulator and 5 hours on Piper Aircraft.
Hour Buildup
Build the required hours towards your commercial pilot license by flying single engine aircraft as pilot in command. You would be required to build a total of 85hours towards your Commercial Pilot Licence
Step 3 - MEP, IR, CPL
Instrument Rating
The Instrument Rating (IR) permits pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), necessary for navigating through conditions like cloud cover. It is usually pursued along with the CPL. The total of 46.5 hours of Instrument rating training must be completed within three years of the last ATPL exam. The training is split up between 30 hours in the multi-engine simulator and the remaining 16.5 hours in our Diamond DA-42 aircraft.
Multi Engine
The Multi-Engine Piston Rating allows pilots to fly aircraft with twin engine piston which is completed alongside the CPL. The course includes 11 hours of theoretical training, focusing on the transition from single-engine to twin-engine aircraft, and 6 hours of flight training in the Diamond DA42. This flight training covers normal airwork and handling simulated in-flight emergencies, ensuring pilots are well-prepared for multi-engine operations.
Comercial Pilot License
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is essential for students who want to peruse a pilot career for their flying time and is typically the final step before becoming an Airline pilot. The CPL(A) is often pursued alongside a Multi-Engine Rating (ME) and an Instrument Rating (IR). Flight training for the CPL includes a minimum of 15 hours of flight training split with 10 hours in a glass cockpit single engine aircraft and 5 hours in the Diamond DA42. To obtain the CPL, the pilot must have at least 200 total flight hours.
Pre Entry Requirements
- 17 years and over
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate issued by CAD-TM approved Medical Examiner
- A Pass the pre-entry test within European Pilot Academy
Contact Us
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