FLYING START ATPL

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FLYING START ATPL

FLYING START ATPL

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Completed your UKCAA or EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge exams and ready to start flight training? BAOAS has launched its 42 week Flying Start ATPL programme.

Courses start every month, so if you have successfully passed your Theoretical Knowledge exams this could be the quickest way to your frozen ATPL.

31 weeks of Flight Training in Orlando, Florida, is followed by 8 weeks of Advanced Flying in Cranfield, UK and 3 weeks of APS MCC training at our London Training Centre. 

Already enrolled in an Integrated ATPL course, but want to make the switch? You can apply for an ATO Transfer and maintain your Integrated ATPL status. Speak to a member of our Pilot Careers Advice Team to find out how .

Benefits of training with British Academy of Aviation Sciences :

  • Full-time training course in the UK and U.S.A.
  • Train to become a qualified pilot in approximately 70 weeks
  • UKCAA, EASA or dual licence
  • Little or no experience required
  • The British Academy of Aviation Sciences Training Assurance and Graduate Placement Pool
  • State-of-the-art training facilities in London Training Centre, Cranfield and Florida
  • Our relationships with global airlines

Start your application today to begin the screening process. It takes just five minutes and there are no costs at this stage. It might just change your life.

Course summary
  • Status: Full-time
  • Location: UK and U.S.A.
  • Duration: Approximately 3 years
  • Qualification: ATPL + BSc (Hons)
  • Required experience: Little or none
Graduation qualifications
  • BSc(Hons) degree
  • ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training
  • Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating (CPL/MEP/IR)
  • Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) certificate
  • Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
  • ATPL Theoretical Knowledge, CPL MEP IR, APS MCC and UPRT combined are known as an ATPL
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Supporting downloads
  • BSc (Hons) Aviation – Pilot Programme route guide
  • Selection day preparation guide
  • Selection policy

Flying Start ATPL timeline

Basic Flight Training, Orlando, Florida - 31 weeks
  • Foundation flying: 18 weeks
  • Single-Engine Instrument Rating: 11 weeks
  • Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL): 2 weeks
Advanced Flight Training, Cranfield, UK - 8 weeks
  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating – 7 weeks
  • Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) – 1 week
APS MCC, London Training Centre, UK - 3 weeks
    • Airline Pilot Standard Multi Crew Cooperation training

    Timeframes based on UKCAA licence route. 

Pilot degree course costs

Access to student finance means you could borrow up to £61,098 towards the cost of training.

 

  • Integrated ATPL, includes accommodation throughout Flight Training in U.S.A., BAOAS’ Training Assurance and access to the Graduate Placement Pool: £94,960
  • University fees: £27,750 (of which £14,429 is reimbursed towards the cost of flight training)
  • Total: £108,281
  • Tuition fee loan: £27,750 
  • Maintenance loan: £33,348
  • Total potential financial aid: £61,098

Please note, our Airline Pilot Careers Advice Team are unable to provide advice on student finance. Click here for for a guide on student finance on the gov.uk website.

*Programme cost is payable in the form of one initial deposit, followed by four instalments after the commencement of training, the final being 14 months after your start date.

**The above example is based on an applicant being eligible for the full amount of financial aid for the duration of the three year degree programme. Actual financial aid will vary depending on individual circumstances.