Airline transport pilot licence

ZAR 199.00

The airline transport pilot license represents the pinnacle of professional aviation certification, authorizing you to act as the Pilot-in-Command (captain) of large, multi-crew commercial airliners. Possessing an ATPL qualifies you for the highest level of responsibility in the cockpit, allowing you to fly for major air carriers globally and reach the ultimate summit of a professional piloting career.

The airline transport pilot license represents the pinnacle of professional aviation certification, authorizing you to act as the Pilot-in-Command (captain) of large, multi-crew commercial airliners. Possessing an ATPL qualifies you for the highest level of responsibility in the cockpit, allowing you to fly for major air carriers globally and reach the ultimate summit of a professional piloting career.

Be 21 years of age.

  • Hold a class 1 medical certificate.

  • Hold a commercial pilot licence with Instrument rating.

  • Pass 6 CAA theoretical examinations.

  • Accumulate a minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time, including:

    • 250 hours as pilot in command.

    • 100 hours night flying.

    • 200 hours cross-country flying.

  • Complete a minimum of 75 hours instrument flight time — up to 30 hours may be completed on an approved simulator.

    • These instrument and additional hours are typically gained through employment as a CPL pilot and require a substantial time investment.

  • Complete a practical flight test on a multi-engine aircraft or simulator in a simulated multi-crew, IFR environment, conducted by a CAA-approved grade I designated flight examiner.