How do you get a frozen ATPL?
1500 hours of flight hours and a pass rate of 75\% in each ATPL exam is required to gain an ATPL. If a student has passed all of their theoretical exams but has not yet flown the minimum hours of 1500, then their licence is considered ‘frozen’ or inactive.
What is frozen ATPL?
“Frozen ATPL” is a term usually used in European countries. The holder of a “Frozen ATPL” has a Commercial Pilots Licence with a Multi Instrument Rating, and has passed the ATPL examinations. When they achieve the requirements (flying hours mostly) they will be able to obtain a “full or real” ATPL.
What is the difference between CPL and frozen ATPL?
CPL translates as „Commercial Pilot Licence“ and is granted to everyone who successfully completes initial training regardless of the path they have taken to get there. It is also sometimes called an „ATPL Frozen“ („Airline Transport Pilot Licence Frozen“).
How long does a frozen ATPL last?
With a frozen EASA ATPL you can credit up to 100hrs of sim time towards the 1500hr total time requirement. It is worth considering that the 100hr sim time can be made up of a maximum of 25hrs FTD time and the rest Full Flight sim time.
How much does it cost to unfreeze Atpl?
In order to ‘unfreeze’ the ATPL, the candidate has to complete a flight time of 1500 hours subject to certain conditions: ATPL will remain frozen until you have reached 1500 hours of flying time, which is made up of the following criteria: 500 hrs multi-pilot in transport or commuter aircraft.
Can I get a job with frozen ATPL?
1. You can still get a job as an Airline Pilot if your EASA ATPL is ‘frozen’. Thanks to EASA regulations, many European airlines accept applications for Second and First Officer positions from flight training graduates, depending on your training record, the industry recruitment climate and airline flight operations.
How do I get an ATPL in Canada?
To successfully earn a Canadian ATPL-A, you must: Complete medical examination requirements and hold a Category 1 medical certificate. Provide proof that you meet the experience requirement. Be prepared to show us a log book of your flight experience for our review.
Is ATPL equivalent to a degree?
The ATPL knowledge was assessed as level 5 study, equivalent to the 2nd year of a university degree course. Many students told us that studying for the ATPL exams was the worst academic experience they had. Gaining knowledge should be an engaging experience, more akin to how university students learn.
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