Do you aspire to be a professional pilot? You have come to the right place. F AIR offers several pathways to the lofty heights of airliner command.
If your situation permits devoting yourself to training and study full-time, we recommend the integrated course option, which combines flight training at F AIR with the Professional Pilot bachelor's program at the Czech Technical University in Prague School of Transportation. A modular course is also available; in this case, the theoretical study takes place at the Technical University of Brno or the University of Business in Prague.
If you need to retain a job or have other competing demands on your time, the modular course system is the best option. We can help you out by scheduling your lessons for evenings and weekends or other convenient times.
ATPL(A) - Airline Transport Pilot License (Modular Course)
In the modular course system, students go through the successive levels of pilot licenses and certifications required to ultimately train for the ATPL(A) license, the highest tier of pilot license available, allowing holders to seek employment as commercial airline pilots. The progression starts with the Private Pilot License PPL(A) course, which teaches basic piloting skills and flight theory. The next step is Night Visual Flight Rules certification, followed by timebuilding, wherein one builds up the flight time required for higher licenses and further polishes their skills in cross-country flights around the Czech Republic and Europe. Next comes Instrument Rating IR(A) certification, which allows the pilot to fly by instruments only and teaches some of the standard operating procedures (SOP) used in professional flying. The next module up is Multi-Engine Piston MEP aircraft certification and related instrument flight procedures, followed by the Commercial Pilot License CPL(A). The final step before ATPL(A) is Multi-Crew Cooperation MCC training, which teaches SOP and CRM for collaboration of multiple crewmembers on a flight, an essential skill for commercial pilots. You can enter the modular program at any of these steps if you possess the preceding qualifications and meet the remaining requirements.
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Enrollment Requirements
- 17 years of age or older
- Medical Class II Certificate or higher
Theory Lessons
The theory course starts with basic PPL(A)-level theory and proceeds to ATPL(A) Theory.
Flight Training
Training consists of a succession of modules covering increasing competence levels: PPL(A) - Night VFR - Timebulding - IR(A) SEP - MEP - IR(A) SEP/MEP - CPL(A) - MCC. Once you have passed all the modules, you are eligible to enter a type rating course, in which you will be training in the actual airliners you will pilot commercially once you graduate. Type rating flight training is organized by airline companies.
ATPL(A) Integrated Course with Czech Technical University in Prague
This integrated ATPL(A) course is available to students of the Professional Pilot bachelor's program at the Czech Technical University in Prague School of Transportation. For more information about the university course, visit the CTU Air Transport Department's website. This training program allows you to obtain a bachelor's degree along with your ATPL(A) license. The integrated approach is a unified, long-duration training program that takes you all the way from non-flier to airline pilot. By taking the practical portions of your training only in one flight school, your instructors will be able to keep up with your progress in the long term and adjust the schedule to focus on the areas where you need more practice.
David JelínekTime Air
Enrollment Requirements
- secondary school graduate
- passed entrance examination for the Professional Pilot program at Czech Technical University
- 17 years of age or older
- Medical Class I Certificate
Theory Lessons
In this program, ATPL(A) theory is part of a three-year bachelor's program at the CTU. Students enroll in courses and take exams in the manner standard at Czech public universities. Once the required courses have been completed, the University will issue a certificate entitling students to apply for ATPL(A) examination at the Czech Civil Aviation Authority.
All detailed information about study could be found here and also here.
Please contact us in order to provide further information and to assist you for sucessfull application for admission to CTU in Prague.
Flight Training
Flight training is done in its entirety at F AIR, which is the Professional Pilot program's co-founder and has been the CTU's accredited partner in its operation since the program's inception. The integrated flight training curriculum corresponds to all modules required to gain the CPL(A) license with IR(A) and MEP ratings, Multi-Crew Cooperation certification, and Upset Recovery Training.
ATPL(A) Modular Course with University of Business in Prague
This modular training program is available to students of the Air Transport bachelor's program at the University of Business in Prague. For more information on the academic program see the University's website. This training program allows you to obtain a bachelor's degree along with your ATPL(A) license.
David JelínekTime Air
Enrollment Requirements
- secondary school graduate
- passed entrance examination for the Air Transport program at University of Bussiness in Prague
- 17 years of age or older
- Medical Class I Certificate
Theory Lessons
Students take PPL(A) Theory courses at F AIR, while subsequent ATPL(A) theory education is part of a three-year bachelor's program. Students enroll in courses and take exams in the manner standard at Czech private universities. Once the required course have been completed, the University will issue a certificate entitling students to apply for ATPL(A) examination at the Czech Civil Aviation Authority.
Flight Training
Flight training is done in its entirety at F AIR, which is the accredited partner in the operation of this program. The integrated flight training curriculum corresponds to all modules required to gain the CPL(A) license with IR(A) and MEP ratings, Multi-Crew Cooperation certification, and Upset Recovery Training.
ATPL(A) Modular Course with Technical University of Brno
This modular training program is available to students of the Professional Pilot bachelor's program at the Technical University of Brno. For more information on the academic program see the University's website. This training program allows you to obtain a bachelor's degree along with your ATPL(A) license. PPL(A), Night VFR, and Timebuilding training can be done at our secondary base at Brno-Tuřany Airport.
David JelínekTime Air
Enrollment Requirements
- secondary school graduate
- passed entrance examination for the Professional Pilot program at Technical University in Brno
- 17 years of age or older
- Medical Class I Certificate
Theory Lessons
Students take PPL(A) Theory courses at F AIR, while subsequent ATPL(A) theory education is part of a three-year bachelor's program. Students enroll in courses and take exams in the manner standard at Czech private universities. Once the required course have been completed, the University will issue a certificate entitling students to apply for ATPL(A) examination at the Czech Civil Aviation Authority.
Flight Training
Flight training is done in its entirety at F AIR, which is the accredited partner in the operation of this program. The integrated flight training curriculum corresponds to all modules required to gain the CPL(A) license with IR(A) and MEP ratings, Multi-Crew Cooperation certification, and Upset Recovery Training.
Travel Service/SmartWings Junior F/O Program
The Travel Service/SmartWings Junior F/O program is unique in the Czech Republic. It is intended for rookie pilots and licensed pilots up to PPL(A) and NIGHT qualification. The selection process for the program is operated by Travel Service/SmartWings directly and consists of an interview and a test of general English skills. Selected candidates may join either a modular or an integrated training program. Students can take exams in the various modules required for the company's candidate selection process during the course. Trainees will meet their future colleagues in the role of instructors on the program, particularly in the IR(A) SEP section and on observer flights in a Boeing B737NG airliner. All cadets must complete an upset recovery course; a full aerobatics course is available as an elective. Multi-Crew Cooperation training is done on a B737NG flight simulator. All training and courses from IR(A) SEP level on are held exclusively in English.
Benefits and Advantages
- Company SOP included in training; MCC basics and ICAO English included starting with VFR module
- Company pilots and instructors participate in training, primarily for progress checks
- All program trainers certified by the airline
- Expert program oversight
- Actual work environment experience in the form of observer flights; airliner flight simulator training
- Regular field trips (Travel Service flight planning operations control center, air traffic control center, fleet repair and maintenance, various sections of Prague's Václav Havel International Airport - handling, check-in, cargo, baggage management, de-icing, etc.)
- Lectures and presentations by senior experts
- Travel Service Cadet Program benefit program membership
- Trainee ID badges
- Trainee flight uniforms
- Regular social and educational events
David JelínekTime Air
Enrollment Requirements
- secondary school graduate
- age 17-30 years, inclusive
- Medical Class I Certificate
- Czech, Slovak, or Hungarian national
- highest license held PPL(A) / Night VFR
- passed company candidate selection process
Theory Lessons
Theory lessons take place at F AIR or are part of university studies, depending on variant selected.
Flight Training
Flight training is done in its entirety at F AIR. The integrated flight training curriculum corresponds to all modules required to gain the CPL(A) license with IR(A) and MEP ratings, Multi-Crew Cooperation certification on a Boeing B737NG flight simulator, and Upset Recovery Training.
David JelínekTime Air
