Source: Magazine Flyer
Le podcast en français https://www.parlonsaviation.com/2022/09/15/episode-121-se-lancer-dans-une-formation-de-pilote-avec-benoit/ mentionne des coûts similaires. Les “QT” qualification de type ne sont pas incluses.
Flying airliners around the world is a professional career that takes hard work, dedication and self-sacrifice to achieve. Getting to the flight deck also requires a huge financial investment. We have delved into the professional flying world, distilling crucial information to answer what seems like a simple question: How much does an airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) actually cost?
The short answer, as you might expect, is it varies. The biggest factor in determining the total cost will be whether you choose integrated or modular training. Overall, integrated training is the bigger financial commitment, costing between £100,000 and £125,000.
Modular training can be done for a lot less – expect to pay between £75,000 and £90,000. It does, however, usually take more time.
Integrated vs Modular
What is Integrated training? It’s the all-inclusive way where you pay a significant sum of money to a training provider. Save for a few small extras, that’s it, you’ll be continuously trained to the point of gaining your frozen ATPL (fATPL). Integrated training is done full-time and at a single organisation. It usually takes 18 to 24 months, includes more hours in flight simulators, and follows a rigid structure, starting with classroom-based ATPL theory. Some training providers have links with airlines which could help your career prospects.
What is Modular training? You train step-by-step, achieving each part of the ATPL jigsaw separately, starting with a PPL course. This spreads costs (‘pay as you fly’) and usually adds time. Modular training can be built around other commitments such as a job, study or family, but some students find it harder to stay motivated. If cashflow isn’t an issue, it is possible to take the modules without a break in between.
Which to choose? Both routes have the same (medical) requirements and will take you from having zero flying experience all the way to being a pre-type rating airline pilot. Which is the best option for you completely depends on your personal circumstances and preferences.
Do you want your ATPL as soon as possible? Can you take time off to fully devote to flight training? Are you able to pay the entire sum upfront (see our paragraph entitled ‘Buyer Beware’)? If yes, then integrated training may be the way to go.
However, if you prefer to train at your own pace in bitesize chunks, spread the costs and have other work or family commitments alongside flight training, the modular route might be a better fit for you.