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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Am I guaranteed a job at the end of my pilot training?
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What qualifications do I need to commence my pilot training?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Application
How much does pilot training cost and how can I fund my pilot training?
- Categories Cost & funding
Where are your Airline Academies based?
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How long does it take to become a pilot?
- Categories Course
How much can I expect to earn as a pilot?
- Categories Career prospects
What would my day look like as a pilot?
- Categories Career prospects
How can I prepare myself for becoming a pilot in school?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Application, Selection
How can I obtain my UKCAA licence?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Course, Application
How can I obtain my EASA licence?
- Categories Course
What is an ATPL licence?
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How to get an ATPL?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Course
How much is an ATPL?
- Categories Cost & funding
What is the difference between CPL and ATPL?
- Categories Course
What is EASA?
- Categories Course, Location
What is CAA?
- Categories Course
What is CPL MEIR?
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What is MCC?
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What is UPRT?
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What is Aeroplane Upset?
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What is a frozen ATPL?
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What is an unfrozen ATPL?
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What is Modular ATPL?
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How much does Modular ATPL training cost?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
What are your funding options for my Modular ATPL course?
- Categories Cost & funding
What are my career prospects?
- Categories Career prospects
Can I choose where I do my Modular ATPL training?
- Categories Course, Location
Do you have partnerships with airlines in Europe?
- Categories Career prospects
What is the difference between EASA and UKCAA?
- Categories Course, Location
During EASA Integrated ATPL, what aircraft fleet will I train on?
- Categories Course, Location
Where will my EASA ATPL course take place?
- Categories Course, Location
What are my funding options for my EASA ATPL course?
- Categories Cost & funding
Can I choose where I do my pilot training?
- Categories Course, Location
Are there any Scholarships available to help me with funding my pilot training?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
What should I consider when looking for a flight school?
- Categories Course, Location
What is the difference between ATO and RTF?
- Categories Location
What aircraft will I train on during PPL training?
- Categories Course
What can I fly with a PPL?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
How long will it take to complete my PPL training?
- Categories Course
How much does a PPL cost in the UK?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
CPL vs PPL?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
What medical is required for a PPL?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Course
How long does a PPL last in the UK?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
What are your funding options for my PPL training?
- Categories Cost & funding
Can I choose where I do my PPL course?
- Categories Course, Location
Is the ATPL Theory hard?
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How long is the ATPL Theory?
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What are my funding options for ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
Where will my ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training take place?
- Categories Course, Location
What is better, ATPL or CPL?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
What is Instrument Rating (IR) in aviation?
- Categories Course
What is a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating?
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How long will it take to complete my MEP IR & CPL training?
- Categories Course
What are your funding options for my MEP IR & CPL training?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
Can I choose where I do my CPL training?
- Categories Course, Location
What aircraft will I train on during MEP IR & CPL training?
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What are your funding options for my APS MCC training?
- Categories Course, Cost & funding
Can I choose where I do my APS MCC training?
- Categories Course, Location
What aircraft will I train on during APS MCC?
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UKCAA Integrated ATPL course cost
- Categories Cost & funding
Private Pilot Licence with Night Rating training cost
- Categories Cost & funding
Theoretical Knowledge (Classroom Based Learning) pilot training cost
- Categories Cost & funding
Theoretical Knowledge (Distance Learning) pilot training cost
- Categories Cost & funding
Hours Building pilot training cost
Commercial Pilot Licence cost
- Categories Cost & funding
Multi-Crew Cooperation pilot training cost
- Categories Cost & funding
What are my responsibilities as a commercial airline pilot?
- Categories Career prospects
Who could I become a pilot for?
- Categories Career prospects
How can I finance pilot training?
- Categories Cost & funding
What criteria do I need to meet to apply for airline pilot training?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
What educational requirements are required to apply?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
When is your next event?
- Categories Events
I have a medical condition. Will this stop me from getting a Class 1 Medical?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
In preparation of the selection and assessment day, should I pay for Aptitude Software?
- Categories Selection
Is Type Rating included in the Integrated ATPL training programme?
- Categories Course
I already hold a PPL, can I apply for an Integrated training programme?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Course, Application
If I am offered a place on an airline programme am I guaranteed a job at the end of training?
- Categories Course
Do you offer fully funded training?
- Categories Cost & funding
What is the difference between ATPL and MPL?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
What age can I apply?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
I am very interested in attending your next event but I am not yet 16 years of age, are there any other events that I can attend?
- Categories Events
How long are my assessment results valid for?
- Categories Application, Selection
Can you recommend any insurance companies for me to use?
- Categories Cost & funding
With regards to Brexit, what type of licence will I get at the end of the course? UKCAA or EASA?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
Is it the same medical regardless of which licence I train for?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Selection
Do you offer a dual licence for UKCAA & EASA?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
Have L3Harris Airline Academy secured any employment opportunities for graduate cadets in 2022?
- Categories Career prospects
What fleet do you have at your flight schools?
- Categories Course, Location
How much does flight school cost?
- Categories Cost & funding
How long does it take to complete flight school?
- Categories Course
How do I get into flight school?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
How can I obtain my UKCAA ATPL Licence?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
How do I become a pilot?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility, Career prospects
Modular ATPL vs Integrated ATPL
- Categories Course
What is a Private Pilot Licence (PPL)?
- Categories Course
What is the difference between a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and a Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL)?
- Categories Course, Career prospects
What are the Private Pilot Licence requirements?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
What are your funding options for my Integrated ATPL course?
- Categories Cost & funding
How long does it take to get an ATPL?
- Categories Course
Can I choose where I do my ATPL training?
- Categories Course, Location
Can I transfer my licence to UKCAA or EASA?
- Categories Career prospects
Do I need a pilot degree to become a pilot?
- Categories Entry criteria & eligibility
What aircraft will I train on during my combined degree and pilot training?
- Categories Location
Where will I complete my training for the BSc (Hone) Aviation - Pilot Programme?
- Categories Location
What are the facilities like at L3Harris Airline Academy?
- Categories Location
How long is the BSc (Hons) Aviation Pilot Programme with UCLan and L3Harris?
- Categories Course
What is an Instrument Rating and when is an Instrument Rating required?
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What are your Hours Building UK Flight Schools & training locations like?
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