The aim of the integrated Airline "transport pilot" ATP(A) course is to train pilots to the required level, which gives them the opportunity to work as co-pilots on multi-pilot, multi-engine airplanes for commercial operations and to receive the necessary qualification for CPL(A)/IR(A) (Appendix 1 to JAR- FCL 1.160&1.165(a)(1))
The applicant for ATP(A) shall have to complete all phases of training in one integrated course in the FTO.
The integrated ATP(A) Course duration is 12 to 36 months and includes minimum 750 hours of theoretical training and minimum 195 hours of flying training.
Requirements for beginning of training:
• Minimum age – 21 years (to receive the license);
• Medcal fitness - class 1*.
• Education - high school as minimum;
• The applicant shall have no legal restrictions;
• Sufficient English language knowledge**;
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*- the medical fitness for working in civil aviation is evaluated by the Commision for aeromedical fitness.
**- English level knowlledge is evaluated in special language centers, and minimum level of knowledge is ICAO Level 4 - Operational