Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
An Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL) is the highest license you can obtain. You will require this license to be the Captain of any aircraft operating in the air transport environment.

Because of the high experience requirement (1500 hours) graduates usually gain the additional hours for this license as part of their normal duties as a First Officer or co-pilot for an airline. In the meantime students are awarded a "frozen" ATPL by completing the seven ATPL subjects until they meet the hours requirements to sit their ATPL flight test. Most employers now look more favourably at pilot candidates who have their ATPL subjects completed.

The theory component can be completed at anytime, however the exam credits will expire after 10 years if the practical flight test has not been completed. Talk to Ardmore Flying School about the best timing for sitting these exams.


Domestic

International
Level 6
Location & start dates Ardmore Flying School Currently running. Contact Enrolments for individual course dates
Length Minimum 14 weeks - 2 weeks per subject including exams – 7 subjects in total
Total Credits 72
Study options Fulltime or Self Study
Fees - Domestic* POA
Additional course costs
* Fees listed are the total programme of study, are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact fees can be confirmed when you enquire or apply.

International learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses or programmes. These additional costs include an international fee, medical and travel insurance cover. Please email enrolments@ardmore.co.nz for further information.