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Panamedia has more than 45 years of experience and has been recognized by the European Aviation Authority (EASA) as a quality flight school where you can carry out your ATPL Course.
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The pre-registration and enrollment period for the ATPL(A) Course and to obtain the Commercial Pilot License (Airline Transport Pilot) for the next promotions of March and September is now open. Places are limited and the pre-registration period will be open until all places are taken.
If your dream is to become an airline pilot; with the ATPL Course you will get the Airline Transport Pilot License and all the necessary licenses, ratings and qualifications, which are required by airlines to be part of the selection processes, in accordance with the European regulation EASA-FCL. Valid everywhere and forever.
Theory and flight training of the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL):
The commercial pilot ATPL Course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. In Panamedia, the training is carried out by highly experienced professionals in the sector and flight instructors who will help the students to know all the necessary skills of piloting an airplane from the very first moment they start the course.
The theoretical part of the ATPL Integrated Commercial Pilot Course can be done in person in Mallorca and Valencia and is composed of 785 hours, in 10 months, divided into 14 subjects.
As shown in the table below, the practical part is divided into 166 flight hours (141 hours in single-engine aircraft and 25 hours in multi-engine aircraft) and 95 simulator hours (35 hours in the Airbus A320 simulator), performing a total of 261 hours of instruction.
School of excellent quality recognized by AESA:
Panamedia has more than 42 years of experience and it has been recognized by the European Aviation Authority (EASA) as a quality flight school, and it is Panamedia’s objective to train professional pilots under strict rules ensuring a high safety stadard.
Our flight school has great professionals in the sector to teach theoretical subjects, such as pilots from major airlines such as Iberia, doctors, air traffic controllers, meteorologists, psychologists, aeronautical engineers or industrial engineers. This way, the student’s training is complete and ensures that our students receive first hand knowledge from experts in their respective fields. Learn from the best to become the best!
The ATPL(A) commercial pilot course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. At Panamedia, the training is carried out by professionals of the aeronautical sector and highly experienced flight instructors.
At Panamedia International Flight School, the theoretical training consist of 785 hours of classes taught by professionals and specialists with a high level of experience in the subjects (airline pilots, engineers, controllers, psychologists, meteorologists, lawyers …).
The flight training and the subjects of the ATPL Integrated Course, according to the EASA-FCL regulations are:
Air Law
Airframe / Systems / Power plant
Instrumentation
Mass and Balance
Performance
Flight Planning and Monitoring
Human Performance
Meteorology
General Navigation
Radio Navigations
Operational Procedures
Principles of Flight
VFR Communications
IFR Communications
Testimonies and opinions of some of Panamedia International Flight School’s former students.
«At Panamedia I have received quality training that has guaranteed me to meet the demands of the market. »
Javier Sanchís Sánchez
Iberia First Officer / Airbus 320
«One of the most beautiful moments in aviation was my training as a pilot. At Panamedia you will be able to receive the best training thanks to the dedication of its professionals and the excellent location for training flights.»
Jairo Yepez
Wizzair First Officer / Airbus 320
«Panamedia is the right place to make your dream come true, both the bases and the human team are unbeatable.»
Ángel Vicente García
Binter Airlines First Officer / ATR 72 500/600
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you have some of the frequent asked questions about the Airline Transport Pilot License ATPL(A) in Panamedia International Flight School:
With the ATPL (A) course, can I already fly commercial passenger aircraft?
Yes, the ATPL (A) course at Panamedia International Flight School is a course aimed at training commercial pilots. It is an integrated course that includes the whole theoretical knowledge, flight training and theoretical and practical exams to obtain the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) and thus be able to pass the airlines interviews.
Is it necessary to have previous studies to take the ATPL (A) commercial pilot course?
No, it is not necessary to have previous studies or university studies to obtain the ATPL (A) commercial pilot license.
What are the requirements to study the commercial pilot course?
The requirements to start studying the ATPL (A) commercial pilot course at Panamedia International Flight School are two:
- You must be 16 years of age or older.
- To pass the initial medical examination.
What is the duration of the commercial pilot course?
The theoretical classes of the integrated commercial pilot course at Panamedia International Flight School last 10 months. A few weeks after starting the theoretical classes, the student begins the flight training.
The duration of flight training depends on the availability offered by each student.
Can I take the theoretical part of the ATPL course online?
Panamedia is also authorized by the State Agency for Aviation Safety (AESA) to carry out online the theoretical part of the ATPL course with a total of 650 hours (565 hours online, 66,5 hours physically in Mallorca or Valencia and 18.5 hours of exams).
