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Course summary
Course summary
- Cost: €78,000
- Status: Full-time
- Duration: Our Integrated ATPL programme takes approximately 18-24 months
- Type: ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence)
- Required experience: Little or none
- Location: We’ve been training pilots since 1979 and our state-of-the-art, purpose-built Academy in Ponte de Sor, Portugal is one of the largest in Europe
- Training: State-of-the-art facilities and latest-generation devices
- Fleet: Modern training aircraft including Piper Archer PA28 with glass cockpits and Garmin G1000 Instrumentation. Similar to that found on the big jets
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Graduation qualifications
Graduation qualifications
- ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (ME IR)
- Single Engine (SEP) Rating
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
- Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Certificate
- Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
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Pilot training courses
EASA Integrated ATPL course
Our EASA Integrated ATPL full-time course is designed to take you from little to no flying experience to successfully obtaining your ‘frozen ATPL’.

Train for your EASA ATPL licence
To become a commercial pilot and fly for airlines registered in the European Union, you must complete an EASA approved ATPL qualification. The ATPL combines both theoretical basics and practical flying hours enabling you to obtain your ‘frozen ATPL’ on successful completion of the programme.
You will graduate with a 'frozen ATPL' when you have successfully completed your pilot training with L3Harris. In order to unfreeze your ATPL and qualify as a Co-Pilot you will need to complete the required 1,500 flight hours.
EASA Integrated ATPL course
Where will my EASA Integrated ATPL course take place?
Your EASA Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course will take place at our Portugal Airline Academy in Ponte de Sor. This modern airline academy benefits from over 300 days providing cadets with plenty of time to take to the skies. As well as full flight simulators, 1800-meter runway and a dedicated Instrument Landing System (ILS) on a 260,000 sq. ft site to help cadets learn both the theoretical and practical flying skills required to become a successful pilot.
EASA Integrated ATPL course
What are my career prospects?
The Airline Transport Pilot Licence is one of the highest qualifications you can achieve as a pilot. It enables you to be a pilot in command of a passenger aircraft.
Once you have successfully completed your EASA ATPL course at our Ponte de Sor, Portugal, you will obtain your Integrated Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL):
- Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (ME IR)
- Single Engine (SEP) Rating
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
- Multi-Crew Coopertion (MCC) Certificate
- Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
We are committed to helping you find your first job as a Co-Pilot with an airline in the European Union. Our strong relationships with airlines around the world have enabled us to understand their staffing and training requirement to ensure our cadets are sufficiently prepared for their role post training.
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EASA ATPL Integrated course cost
EASA ATPL Portugal cost: €78,000
Fee structure:
- Initial deposit: €8,000
- Followed by 14 monthly equal instalments (first instalment payable at the start of first month of training)
- Total course price payable over 15 instalments
What is included in the price?
- All training and equipment
- Uniform (excludes flight bag)
- Airfield fees
- Licence issue
- ATPL Theoretical Knowledge exams (first attempt only)
- CPL IR and SEP exams (first attempt only)
- Test of English for Aviation (TEA) – ICAO English Language Proficiency Requirements for licencing purposes
Additional costs to consider:
- Accommodation
- Travel to and from the training location
- Selection fee: Currently free of charge
- EASA Class 1 Medical
- Personal insurances
- Visas (if required)
- Additional training above and beyond what is included in the programme (if required)
- Food and other personal living costs
- iPad (Generation 2 or above)
EASA Integrated ATPL course
EASA Integrated ATPL course footprint
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89
weeks
Total
Duration -
37
weeks
Basic Training
(Ground School) -
52
weeks
Flight Training
(Foundation and advanced)
Phase |
Module |
Time |
Basic training (Ground school) |
Theoretical Knowledge training; Classroom and computer-based. |
37 weeks* |
Flight training (Foundation) |
Single-engine piston aircraft.
Basic instrument flying. |
22 weeks* |
Flight training (Advanced) |
Single-engine piston aircraft and SIMS.
Commercial and instrument flight training (aircraft and simulator training).
Performance Based Navigation (PBN).
Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). |
21 weeks* |
Flight training (Multi-Engine) |
Multi Engine Piston (MEP) aircraft training.
Multi Engine Piston (MEP) simulator training. |
5 weeks* |
Flight training (Multi-Crew Cooperation) |
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC). |
4 weeks* |
* Subject to scheduling |
EASA Integrated ATPL course
Entry criteria
To be accepted onto our EASA ATPL course based in Ponte de Sor, Portugal, you must meet the following criteria:
For further information, please read our guide to qualifications & requirements to become a pilot.
Age and height |
Be at least 17 to submit an application.
Be at least 18 to commence training.
Minimum height 5 ft. 2 in. (157cm), maximum height 6 ft. 3 in. (191cm). |
Education and English language |
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or international equivalent, for example in Portugal: Secondary School (Year 12) completion certificate; including Mathematics, Physics and English language.
Be fluent in English (verbal and written). Non-native English speakers must achieve level 5.5 individual and overall in IELTS or equivalent ICAO level 4 prior to start of training. |
Medical |
Be able to obtain:
EASA Class 1 Medical without restrictions for EASA licence. |
Visas |
Unrestricted right to live, study and work in the European Economic Area (EEA)/Switzerland (e.g. EEA/Swiss national, UK national with EU settled or pre-settled status, etc).
OR
Meet the European Union requirements to qualify for an EU Student or Study visa. |
Background and selection |
Produce a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate before training can commence.
Pass L3Harris’ selection process. |
EASA Integrated ATPL course
Selection process onto the EASA Integrated ATPL course
Stage 1 - Research
Stage 2 - Application