Airline Pilot Fast Course
Pilot License in 16 months
Includes 42 hours of A320 or B737 MAX simulator training and accommodation in Viseu, Portugal.
Certified Training
EU - European Union
Airline Pilot Fast Course
ATPL(A) PLUS Fast-Track
Pilot Course + APS MCC Course + Accommodation
Everything you need included! The Integrated ATPL(A) course is the fastest way to obtain your pilot licence. With this training programme, and with no previous flying experience required, you will be eligible to apply to airlines. At IFA Viseu, the accelerated course gives you the opportunity to complete your training sooner than through the standard program and includes accommodation services. More information upon request!
– Accommodation: private room in a shared apartment (Viseu)
– Insurance
– SEP, CPL and MEP/IR Skill Tests
– 888h of Theoretical Training
– 13 written examinations at the National Civil Aviation Authority (1 attempt per subject)
– 160h of Flight Training
– 40h of Simulator Training
– MCC: 15h in Simulator
– UPRT: 3h in Pipistrel aircraft
– PBN
– EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate (Initial)
– Headsets
– Aviation English Examination
– IFR and VFR Plotters
– CRP5 and Calculator
– VFR and IFR Charts
– Airway Manual and Digital Subject Manuals
– Logbook and Student Card
– Initial Assessment Fee
– EASA CPL(A) Licence
– EASA ATPL(A) Theory
– Single-Engine Piston Rating (SEP)
– Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEP-IR/PBN)
– Night Rating (NR)
– APS MCC A320 or B737 MAX
– Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT)
– ICAO English Language Proficiency
Next ATPL(A) Classes
Check here the next dates of classes starting in Viseu, Portugal:
Steps of the pre-application process:
Here you will find the stages you need to follow to begin your application. Each step has been designed to guide you through the process in a simple and structured way, from the initial contact through to the validation of your pre-application.
ATPL (A) Integrated Fast Course Structure
Only 16 months
Curriculum Structure and Training Stages of the Fast-Track Integrated ATPL(A) Course:
Intensive program with CPL/MEP/IR licenses and accelerated ATPL theory (16 months). The APS MCC is taken after the ATPL (A) course.
Training hours: 888h
Exams: 13 written exams at IFA
First attempt of 13 ATPL(A) exams at PT CAA (ANAC) included
– Air Law and ATC Procedures
– Aircraft General Knowledge
– Instrumentation
– Mass & Balance
– Performance
– Flight Planning and Monitoring
– Human Performance and Limitations
– Meteorology
– General Navigation
– Radio Navigation
– Operational Procedures
– Principles Of Flight
– Communications
– KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude)
– MCC
– Mathematics and Physics (Introduction)
– 5-hour night flight (to be carried out in Viseu)
– 7 hours of theory
– 14 hours and 30 minutes of flight
– 3-hour flight in Pipistrel, with safety parachute.
Included in the course (1st attempt):
– MEP/IR
– CPL
– SEP
4The flight phase can begin after successful completion of the exams required by ANAC. Students coordinate theoretical training with flight training.
Course plan and prices
Daytime ATPL(A) classes in regular (24 months) or accelerated (16 months) schedules. Theoretical hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
Price of a Regular Pilot Course in Viseu
71.000€
Price of the ATPL(A) PLUS Fast-Track Course in Viseu
84.900€
Pipistrel - Grumman - Cessna
The aircraft you will fly on:
Innovation in every flight. Aircraft for every stage of the pilot training course.
Financing Opportunities
The IFA Group has agreements with banking institutions that offer financing solutions so you can realize your dream!
Aerodrome in Viseu
Viseu Aerodrome offers ideal conditions for pilot training, combining a diverse operational environment with low levels of air traffic congestion.
Viseu Aerodrome has a paved runway 1200 meters long and 30 meters wide, making it one of the largest airport structures in the central region of Portugal. It has technological equipment to support aircraft navigation and landing – “VOR Approach”.
IFA is the only flight school located at this aerodrome, allowing flight time for all slots.
The climate in this region is quite favorable, allowing flight operations throughout the year.
Viseu is a city with 2500 years of history and winner of several awards in the quality of life category, having recently been named a national gastronomic destination.
Known as the City of Viriato, the Garden City, and the Wine City of the Dão region, Viseu has an identity that results from a culture of quality of life, hospitality, and tradition, which is renewed at every turn.
IFA – International Flight Academy and Instituto Piaget actively integrate the national aeronautical cluster, a strategic network of collaboration between educational institutions, research centers, maintenance companies, air operators, and regulatory bodies.
This ecosystem aims to promote innovation, specialization, and sustainable development of the aeronautical sector in Portugal, strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the European and international arena. Through participation in this cluster, students benefit from a learning environment connected to the reality of the industry, with privileged access to internships, applied research projects, and qualified employment opportunities.
Furthermore, this integration allows for aligning training programs with the real needs of the market, promoting skills in areas such as aircraft maintenance, flight operations management, air safety, and emerging technologies in the sector.
The connection with the aeronautical cluster therefore represents a joint commitment of IFA and Instituto Piaget to the quality of training, the employability of its graduates, and innovation in the aviation sector.
Why IFA?
Delivering high-quality pilot training through expert instruction, practical experience, and a commitment to safety and excellence.
Advanced Training Technology
Realistic Simulators
+28 yers of experience
Integrated Training
Modern Fleet +30 aircraft
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