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Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) - FAQs

Get answers to the most asked questions about Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Q: What is Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Ans: The Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest level of aircraft pilot license, and it is mandatory to fly as a Pilot in Command of a big aircraft. 

Q: Can you tell me about the technical requirements of obtaining an ATPL?

Ans: To obtain an ATPL, you must have at least 1500 hours of flying experience and pass the DGCA exams.

Q: How qualified should a person be to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)?

Ans: A person should have a commercial pilot license to go a step forward to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).

Q: What is the duration of the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course?

Ans: The duration of the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course is 45 days.

Q: Tell me about the age eligibility for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Ans: To be eligible for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), one must be at least 18 and not more than 65 years old.

Q: Which are the mandatory subjects for obtaining an ATPL?

Ans: The mandatory subjects for obtaining an ATPL are Air Navigation, Radio Aids & Instruments. and Aviation Meteorology.

Q: How much would I have to spend for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Ans: The cost of the ATPL training course is 1,40,000 INR+18% GST, totalling to be Rs. 165,200.

Q: Where can I come down for an offline ATPL ground training?

Ans: You can come to Dwarka, Delhi, to take the training online, or you can take it offline from anywhere and from the comfort of home.

Q: Can I work for an international airline after getting an ATPL?

Ans: Yes, you can work on domestic and international flights with an ATPL. And not only this, you can also be the lead pilot of an aircraft.

Q: How much will I be able to earn as an Airline pilot?

Ans: With an ATPL, the starting salary of pilots in India is 10 LPA, which can even go up to 50 LPA or even more.

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