Integrated JAR ATPL (A) Course

Requirements
Programme
Fees and Payment
Points to Highlight
Start Dates

The ab-initio course is a residential, integrated course taking students with little or no previous flying experience to the beginning of a career as an airline pilot. It carries JAR-FCL approval for the issue of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence/Instrument Rating (CPL/IR), with ATPL theory and MCC to JAR Integrated ATP standard (sometimes called Frozen ATPL).

Entry Requirements

Age

A candidate must be at least 18 years of age to commence ATPL (A) training at FTEJerez.

Academic

The integrated course is intense and demanding. In order to cope with the breadth and speed of delivery of the course, candidates need to be capable in Mathematics, English and Science based subjects. A minimum of five GCSE passes at level C or above (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and at least one science subject is necessary. Although not essential, Physics is highly desirable.

English Language

Instruction and all ground school exams are in English and of a technical nature. Sufficient written and oral English language is a prerequisite.

Furthermore, in accordance with ICAO Language Proficiency requirements, Pilots who use English in R/T communication on international routes must be assessed as ICAO English Language Level 4 (Operational) or above. This must be confirmed by successful completion of an airline industry approved test.

FTEJerez is able to provide an English language assessment as part of the selection process to ensure that students have the required level of English for all elements of flight training. Intensive Aviation English Courses are also available at FTEJerez for those students who might require them.

Aptitude

Aptitude tests are conducted by FTEJerez in order to provide an assessment of suitability for pilot training. These tests include several written tests covering Maths and Physics, Numeracy, Verbal and Numerical Reasoning, and also a computer based assessment of manipulative and cognitive aptitudes.

Successful completion of the aptitude testing is compulsory for entry to FTEJerez.

In addition, FTEJerez is able to provide assistance with a full pilot selection program, which can be tailored to the specific requirements of any airline.

Medical

A JAA Class 1 medical is required to commence training. This will be converted to a UK CAA/JAA Class 1 medical for licence issue.

The medical can be conducted at the UK CAA´s Gatwick facility.

It is suggested that you make an appointment well in advance and be prepared for a full day of testing.

You can contact the CAA medical unit as follows contact:

Phone: 00 44 1293 573 682, or
e-mail: medicalweb@srg.caa.co.uk

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Previous Flying Experience

A lower cost syllabus, with a reduction of up to 20 hours solo single engine flying, is offered to students holding a PPL. This alternative syllabus is only available subject to confirmation by FTEJerez´s CFI. If you hold a PPL and want further information about the possibility of selecting this option you should seek details of eligibity from FTEJerez.

Training Programme

Single Engine - 120 hours - Warrior PA28
Twin Engine - 31.3 hours - Seneca III PA34
Training Device - 8 hours - (FRASCA 141)
Training Device - 40 hours - (FNPT2)
Multi Crew Co-operation (MCC) - 16 hours - (B737-800 STD 2A/3A)
Ground school - Approximately 800 hours of classroom instruction

Fees and Payment

Our course price is an all inclusive price and includes all the following components:

FTEJerez training fees, including:
- All flight instruction and flying/simulator hours shown on the Training Programme page
- All ground theory instruction
- Full uniform (except shoes)
- All required training materials
- Landing and navigation fees
FTEJerez accommodation fees, including:
- Single room accommodation with en suite facilities
- 3 meals per day
- Crew Room access (coffee and snacks available at no extra cost)
- Free 24 hour access to Internet
- No additional accommodation charge in the unlikely event of course being delayed due to weather
- VAT
UK CAA fees, including:
- First attempt at all 14 JAA ground theory exams
- First attempt at CAA CPL and IR skill tests
- Renewal of the JAA Class One Medical

Our all-inclusive price is ₤87,000 / €101,000

You can view our integrated course syllabus, fees and instalments here.

Points to Highlight

The emphasis of the syllabus is to assist students to achieve maximum performance during this intensive course. The syllabus supports the philosophy of training towards the goal of airline pilot rather than simply achieving the license. With course sizes limited to a maximum of 14 students, FTEJerez is able to deliver very personal attention to the individual needs of each customer. Courses begin most months of the year in order to provide additional flexibility of choice. Other highlights include the following.

No previous flying experience necessary
Full accommodation and meals included
Excellent local weather plus cultural and leisure facilities
Course duration typically 60 weeks, and
Upset recovery training (URT) and Jet Orientation Course (JOC) training available on request