ATPL – Ground Classes

Take Your Aviation Career to New Heights!

Open the door to limitless opportunities as you progress towards becoming an international airline captain with the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Known as the highest level of pilot certification, the ATPL qualifies you to command aircraft across the globe. At xaviate, our ATPL Ground Classes are carefully aligned with the DGCA CPL syllabus, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in both theoretical and oral examinations.

Duration

45 Days

Eligibility

Age Requirement:
Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application submission.

Medical Requirement:
A fitness certificate issued by an approved Medical Board is mandatory, confirming that candidates meet the prescribed physical fitness standards.

Knowledge Requirement:
To qualify, candidates must clear both written examinations and a viva (oral test) in the specified subjects.

Written Examinations:
✈ Aviation Meteorology
✈ Radio Aids and Instruments
✈ General Navigation

Viva (Oral Test):
✈ Radio Aids and Instruments
✈ General Navigation

Flying Experience

To be eligible, a candidate must have a minimum of 1500 hours of total flying experience, with at least 150 hours completed within the last 12 months.

500 hours as Pilot-in-Command, or as Co-Pilot under supervision of a Check Pilot.
Within those hours, at least 200 hours cross-country, including 50 hours at night.
At least 1000 hours of cross-country flying in total.
A minimum of 100 hours of night flying.
At least 100 hours of instrument time.
A minimum of 10 hours of flying experience within the last 6 months.
A valid Instrument Rating.
A valid Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence.

Application for ATPL Ground Classes

Applicant Information

Frequently asked questions

What is a "frozen ATPL"?

It is the stage where a CPL holder has passed the ATPL theory examinations. The full Airline Transport Pilot Licence is issued later, once the required flying experience (1,500 hours) has been gained.

When should I take the ATPL exams?

Most airline aspirants clear the ATPL papers soon after the CPL, while the theory is fresh. Airlines often prefer candidates with ATPL theory complete.

Which ATPL papers are there?

Written examinations in Aviation Meteorology, Radio Aids and Instruments, and General Navigation, with a viva (oral test) in Radio Aids and Instruments and General Navigation.

How long are your ATPL ground classes?

About 45 days of structured classes covering the full syllabus, with practice tests and oral preparation.

Still have questions? Call +91 96000 04836, email info@xaviate.in or visit our contact page.