January 2027
Airplane Pilots
Europe
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Your Path from Zero Experience to Airline Pilot
The EASA 0 to ATPL(A) Integrated Course is a structured training programme designed for students who want to progress from no previous flying experience towards a professional airline pilot career.
Unlike modular training, an integrated programme follows a structured syllabus combining theoretical knowledge, flight training, simulator training and professional development within a progressive training environment.
The programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, flight experience and professional standards required for progression towards an airline First Officer position.
EASA Frozen ATPL(A)
Zero to Airline Pilot
Ground School + Flight Training + Simulator Trainin
Approximately 16–18 months*
Approximately 780 hours*
Approximately 204 to 240 Hours
18 years*
EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
Not required
Europe
Single-Engine + Multi-Engine
FNPT II + MCC Simulator Training
*Course structure, training hours, duration and admission requirements may vary according to the approved training organisation and applicable requirements.
The integrated programme includes approximately 780 hours of classroom and computer-based theoretical training, covering the EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge subjects.
Training covers areas including:
The exact syllabus and examination structure are determined by the approved training organisation and applicable EASA requirements.
The representative integrated programme includes:
Flight training progressively develops aircraft handling, navigation, instrument flying, cross-country operations, multi-engine flying and professional flight procedures.
The programme also includes:
The exact simulator type, training hours and programme sequence may vary by approved training organisation.
Typical admission requirements include:
A representative programme requires applicants to complete a pre-entry assessment covering English, basic mathematics and physics.
Admission criteria and assessment requirements may vary between approved training organisations and locations.
Depending on the training organisation and location, students may train on modern single-engine and multi-engine aircraft such as:
Simulator training may include FNPT II devices and dedicated multi-crew training simulators. Aircraft, simulator types and availability vary according to the approved training organisation and training location.
The integrated programme is designed to lead to an EASA Frozen ATPL(A) with the relevant professional licences, ratings and training elements, including:
The exact licence and rating privileges are subject to the applicable licensing requirements and successful completion of all required examinations, flight tests and training.
After completing the integrated programme and obtaining the required qualifications, graduates can progress towards airline recruitment, type rating and First Officer opportunities, subject to airline-specific requirements.
No. The 0 to ATPL(A) Integrated Course is designed as a zero-experience entry pathway, subject to meeting the applicable admission and medical requirements.
The representative programme is approximately 16–18 months, although actual completion time can vary depending on the training organisation, student progress, weather, examinations, aircraft availability and other operational factors.
An EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate is required for the professional pilot pathway.
A Frozen ATPL(A) generally refers to a professional pilot qualification pathway where the pilot has completed the required ATPL theoretical knowledge and professional flight training but has not yet accumulated the flight experience required to hold a fully unrestricted ATPL.
Training options may be available through selected approved training organisations in:
Greece · Hungary · Slovenia · Czech Republic · Romania
Availability, programme structure and admission requirements vary by location and training organisation.
Yes. The integrated programme includes FNPT II simulator training as well as dedicated simulator training for MCC, subject to the specific programme.
Yes. The representative programme includes 25 hours of MCC theory and 15 hours of MCC simulator training.
Yes. The representative programme includes Advanced UPRT training, including theoretical and practical training elements.
Graduates can progress towards airline recruitment, type rating programmes and First Officer opportunities, subject to meeting the requirements of the relevant airline and applicable licensing authority.
Explore current EASA 0 to ATPL(A) Integrated training options through selected approved training organisations in Europe.
