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Modular ATPL
Our Modular ATPL allows you to kickstart your journey towards a successful pilot career at your own pace, in your own time. Whether you have little to no experience or want to upskill your existing pilot training, the modular approach enables you to complete individual courses and obtain licences and ratings based on your experiences and aspirations.
To begin Modular ATPL training you will need a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and you must have logged 150 flying hours before you can start your CPL. If you do not already hold a PPL we also offer courses designed to get you there - learn how to become a private pilot and get your PPL.
Modular ATPL Courses
PPL
Private Pilot Licence
Theoretical Knowledge (Ground School)
Classroom Based Learning or Distance Learning
Hours Building
Gain any additional hours needed to continue your training
MEP CPL & IR
Multi-Engine Piston Class Rating Commercial Pilot Licence & Instrument Rating
APS MCC
Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation
All of our tutors at L3Harris have made fantastic use of online lessons. I’m very grateful to have been given the resources to carry on with our studies as normal, in light of these unusual circumstances.
Sarah Johnson, L3Harris Cadet
Our graduates are considered to be among the best in the industry – it all begins with rigorous selection. Find out if you've got the qualifications and requirements to start our Modular ATPL course.
Age (17 to apply / 18 to start training)
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | Yes |
APS MCC | Yes |
MEP CPL & IR | Yes |
PPL | Yes |
Hours Building | Yes |
Height* (5' 2" / 157cm - 6' 3" / 191cm)
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | No |
APS MCC | Yes |
MEP CPL & IR | Yes |
PPL | Yes |
Hours Building | Yes |
*There is no height restrictions for Theoretical Knowledge, but cadets will need to satisfy height requirements to commence flight training and APS MCC.
Education and English language**
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | Students must possess sound knowledge of mathematics and be competent in the use of English language. |
APS MCC | |
MEP CPL & IR | |
PPL | |
Hours Building |
**Non-native English speakers must achieve at least Level 5.5 in all sections of the International English Language Training System (IELTS)
Minimum Licence Requirement
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | PPL |
APS MCC | PPL |
MEP CPL & IR | PPL (with 150hrs flying time) |
PPL | None |
Hours Building | PPL |
Medical***
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | EASA/UK CAA Class 2 |
APS MCC | EASA/UK CAA Class 2 |
MEP CPL & IR | EASA/UK CAA Class 1 |
PPL | EASA/UK CAA Class 1 |
Hours Building | EASA/UK CAA Class 1 |
Visa
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | Have the unrestricted right to live, study and work in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland; Or Meet the United Kingdom Visa & Immigration Service (UKVI) requirements to qualify for a Tier 4 visa or study visa (if course duration is less than 26 weeks). |
APS MCC | |
MEP CPL & IR | |
PPL | |
Hours Building |
Background and selection
Module | Requirement |
ATPL Theoretical Knowledge | Yes - FREE of charge until July 2021 |
APS MCC | Yes - FREE of charge until July 2021 |
MEP CPL & IR | Yes - FREE of charge until July 2021 |
PPL | Yes - FREE of charge until July 2021 |
Hours Building | No |
Selection process onto the Modular ATPL courses
Selection is mandatory and consists of technical and non-technical elements. The technical elements will test skills such as numeracy and aptitude and the non-technical is a Zoom interview. If you are a PPL holder you will not be required to sit the technical elements (subject to logbook review by our Selection team), but you will still have to attend a Zoom interview.
Application screening
Your application will be screened by our selection team who will contact you if you pass our screening.
Selection day
Your selection day will consist of technical online tests and an interview conducted via Zoom. Please refer to the 'Background and selection' section above for further details.
- What is Modular ATPL?
Modular ATPL is a flexible approach to gaining the theoretical knowledge and practical flying experience necessary to become a commercial airline pilot.
You can train at your own pace, in your own time whilst paying in bitesize chunks.
- How much does Modular ATPL training cost?
- PPL course = £13,000
- Theoretical Knowledge (Classroom Based Learning) course = £6,950
- Theoretical Knowledge (Distance Learning) course - £2,400
- Hours Building = £20,000
- MEP CPL & IR = £39,500
- APS MCC = £5,699
The cost of your Modular ATPL training will vary depending on the cost. Here is a break of course costs:
Please, note these prices do not include additional costs such as accommodation.
- What are your funding options for my Modular ATPL course?
All of our training programs are self-funded by way of either savings or a loan secured typically against a UK property. We ourselves are not able to offer any financial advice however, we would suggest that potential candidates speak with their families and a variety of banks, lenders and independent financial advisers.
For more information, please visit our finance and funding page by clicking the link below.
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- What are my career prospects?
Our focus is helping you achieve your future career aspirations, whether that's to become a private pilot or a qualified commercial pilot.
If you successfully obtain your PPL, you can go on to command single-engine private aircraft for non-commercial passengers.
On the other hand, once you have successfully secured your ‘frozen’ ATPL, you can kick start your career as a First Officer, second-in-command to the airline Captain. Enabling you to go on and build your theoretical and practical experience to eventually secure a role as Captain.
- Can I choose where I do my Modular ATPL training?
Your training location will depend on your pilot training course.
Our flight schools are approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and are based in the UK, Portugal and USA.
Each of our flight schools provide you with access to state-of-the-art facilities such as training aircrafts, full-flight simulators and flight training devices.
- Do you have partnerships with airlines in Europe?
We are committed to maintaining and growing airline relationships so that we are able to offer our graduates the highest-quality, airline-focused training and unrivalled career opportunities. In turn we have built a reputation as a trusted provider of the highest-calibre pilots in the industry.
Modular ATPL course FAQs
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