ATPL Theoretical Knowledge
Duration – 750 hours/6.5 months
Location – A combination of remote Computer-Based Training (CBT), virtual classroom learning (from your home location), and in-person classroom learning. You’ll also complete some observation flights from your local airport during this period.
Following on from the theoretical training phase, you will complete 4 practical training phases:
Phase 1 – Core Flying Skills
Duration – Approximately 4 months
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility in the UK
Basic single pilot flying training will be in a Diamond DA40 aircraft and you’ll complete approximately 65 hours of flying. During this phase, you’ll also complete Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) on an advanced trainer aircraft.
Phase 2 – Basic Introduction of Multi-Crew Operations & Instrument Flying
Duration – Approximately 5 months
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility in the UK
This phase will take place in a B737 fixed base simulator. You’ll complete approximately 144 hours in the simulator and learn about instrument flying in a multi-crew environment.
Phase 3 – Intermediate Flying Training
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility in the UK
This will take place in a B737 full flight simulator where you’ll operate in a multi-crew environment using TUI procedures. You’ll complete approximately 16 hours in the simulator before moving onto the advanced phase.
Phase 4 – Advanced Flying Training
Duration – Phases 3 and 4 duration is approximately 3 months
Location – Training will be placed within a TUI approved training facility in the UK
This phase consists of the final elements of the B737 Type Rating, including approximately 20 hours on a full flight simulator and completion of circuit training on the B737.