Integrated ATPL Pilot Course
Air Transport Pilot License
Integrated Airline Pilot Training Program
The highest level of pilot certification to pursue a career as a First Officer.
Certified Training
EU - European Union
Pilot aviation course
How to become an airline pilot in Portugal?
The Integrated ATPL is the fastest and most complete way to obtain your commercial pilot license, allowing you to apply to airlines as a First Officer (co-pilot) – all without any prior experience required.
With this civil aviation course, you will be prepared to start your career in commercial aviation, occupying the right seat in the cockpit.
Choose the modality that best suits you:
- Regular or Fast-Track rhythm
- Daytime or After-Work Hours
- Multiple locations available
NEW
ATPL(A) Integrated Plus and ATPL(A) Integrated Plus Fast-Track:
They include APS MCC in the A320 simulator – a competitive advantage in the transition to airlines.
– Be at least 17 years old and have successfully completed secondary education to begin the EASA ATPL (A) theory course.
– Be able to obtain the EASA Medical Certificate. All manuals for obtaining the EASA Medical Certificate.
– Statement of study for non-European students after enrollment for visa application purposes.
– No criminal record in the last 5 years, considering all places of residence for more than 6 months.
– Compass test for psychometrics and motor skills, in addition to prior knowledge of English, mathematics and physics.
– Personal interview
– Be able to obtain the EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
– Be able to obtain the EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
Plate
– Plotters and Charters
– Ground Plotters and Charters Class 1
– Security Coverage
Flight Training
– Real Flight: 160h
– Simulator Training: 55h, including 15h of MCC A320 (or 80h, including 40h of APS MCC A320)
– AUPRT: 3h of flight training
– Performance Based Navigation
– Proficiency Tests SEP, CPL and MEP/IR Ground Lessons
– 888h of theory (excluding briefings)
– 13 ANAC written exams
– Support Materials
– Headphones
– iPad
– CRP5
– Calculator
– Aircraft Navigation Manual
– Flight Logbook
– Student ID
– Access Cards to Aerodrome
– Question Bank
– Uniform + Backpack
– Digital Course Booklet
– ICAO Aviation English Exam
– VFR and IFR Plotters and Charters
– EASA CPL (A) License
– EASA ATPL(A) Theory
– Single-Engine Pilot License (SEP)
– Multi-Engine Pilot License (MEP-IR/PBN)
– Night Pilot License (NR)
– MCC or APS MCC
– Advanced Disability Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT)
– ICAO English Level
IFA Operating Bases
Discover our 3 locations in Portugal
Upcoming ATPL(A) Integrated Classes
Check out the available classes for 2026 and 2027 at our locations in Portugal!
About the commercial pilot course in Portugal
Integrated ATPL(A) course for those who want to become a commercial pilot, with theoretical and practical training from scratch.
No prior experience necessary.
Daytime ATPL(A) classes: Viseu, Cascais (Lisbon) and Braga
ATPL(A) FAST-TRACK: Viseu
Evening ATPL(A) classes: Cascais (Lisbon)
Cascais – Cascais Airport (LPCS)
Viseu – Viseu Aerodrome (LPVZ)
Braga – Braga Aerodrome (LPBR)
– Information regarding registration fees, total cost, payment plans or monthly installments, and financing is available upon request.
– For detailed information about the course plan, please contact us.
Other information:
Get detailed information about fast-track and post-work courses here:
Duration and structure of the regular ATPL (A) course
From theory to the cockpit – An intensive 24 months course with integrated theoretical and practical training
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)
– 82h30 Dual Command
– 80h Pilot in Command (PIC)
– 40h IR/PBN
– 15h MCC
– 5-hour night flight (to be carried out in Viseu)
– 15 hours of MCC or 40 hours of APS MCC (included in the ATPL PLUS package or optional for regular packages)
Both conducted on the A320 Flight Simulator. B737 MAX also available.
– 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
Pre-selection process steps:
Contact us to learn about the entry steps for the Commercial Pilot (ATPL Modular) course:
APS MCC
Airline Pilot Standard MultiCrew Cooperation
Invest in your career with the course that airlines are looking for.
Financing Available
IFA Group has agreements with banking institutions that offer financing solutions so you can realize your dream!
Why students choose IFA?
Innovation in every flight. Aircraft for every stage of the pilot training course.
Advanced Training Technology
Real own Flight Simulators
+28 years of experience
Wide Range of Training
Modern Fleet +30 aircraft
Our graduates fly to:
