To become an airline pilot, a person must have an Airline
Transport Pilot License (ATPL), which is the highest level of certification an aircraft
pilot can have. A CPL holder can only undergo ATPL training if he or she has completed the
required flight hours and ground school training.
The ATPL training is a multi-phased program that includes
both ground school and flight training.The ground school phase of the ATPL training is known
as ATPL Theory classes. This phase is designed to equip pilots with the necessary knowledge
and understanding of the principles of flight, aircraft systems, navigation, meteorology,
and air law. Upon completion of this course, pilots will be awarded an ATPL Theory License
or a Frozen ATPL (FATPL).
After obtaining the ATPL Theory License, pilots must then
proceed to the flight training phase of the program. This phase is designed to provide
pilots with the necessary flight training to meet the 1500 flight hours experience required
to be eligible to work for an airline. The flight training phase includes a combination of
simulator and real-world flight training. Pilots will learn how to fly different types of
aircraft, including single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
They will also learn
advanced navigation, meteorology, and air law.Upon completion of both the ground school and
flight training phases of the ATPL program, pilots will then be required to pass a series of
exams and assessments to obtain their ATPL. This includes both written and practical exams
that test their knowledge and skills.
It is important to note that obtaining a CPL is just one
step on the road to becoming an airline pilot. A CPL holder still needs to undergo
additional training, including the ATPL program, to become an airline pilot. Additionally,
the flight hours and experience required for an ATPL are significantly more than that
required for a CPL.In conclusion, a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holder can join an ATPL
program to become an Airline Pilot. CPL holder are eligible to undergo advanced training for
Airline Pilot Transport License (ATPL) which includes both ground school and flight
training.
ATPL program is a multi-phased program that includes both
ground school and flight training which will equip pilot with the necessary knowledge and
understanding of the principles of flight, aircraft systems, navigation, meteorology, and
air law. Pilots will also be required to pass a series of exams and assessments to obtain
their ATPL and meet the 1500 flight hours experience required to be eligible to work for an
airline.