Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Training
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APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATION
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ASG is an Approved Training Organisation of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), and permitted to deliver training for the award of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
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The ATPL course involve students completing theoretical knowledge training and examination across 14 subjects which are required for the issue of an ATPL. Students can elect to complete the training on a full-time or part-time (distance learning) basis as follows:
- Full-time ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Course (6 months full-time)
- Part-time ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Course (up to 18 months)
All course material is delivered digitally to students by iPad and students are supported through our online learning management system and, in class, by our subject matter experts.
Note: In 2020 a new EASA ATPL syllabus will be introduced. We have provided some explanatory notes here which describes the key changes with this new syllabus.
The IAA have advised us that their final admission of students for ATPL examinations under the old syllabus will be the June 2020 exam sitting. As a result, all students who commence their ATPL training with ASG after 1st April 2020 (and will therefore not be ready for the June 2020 sitting) or students who commenced their training earlier than this date but do not intend on sitting your first ATPL examination sitting in June 2020 will be required to commence their ATPL course under the new syllabus which includes purchasing the latest edition of the course iBooks.
Note: In 2020 a new EASA ATPL syllabus will be introduced. We have provided some explanatory notes here which describes the key changes with this new syllabus.
The IAA have advised us that their final admission of students for ATPL examinations under the old syllabus will be the June 2020 exam sitting. As a result, all students who commence their ATPL training with ASG after 1st April 2020 (and will therefore not be ready for the June 2020 sitting) or students who commenced their training earlier than this date but do not intend on sitting your first ATPL examination sitting in June 2020 will be required to commence their ATPL course under the new syllabus which includes purchasing the latest edition of the course iBooks.
Why choose ASG?
Since our foundation in 2015, our approach to ATPL training has been characterised by providing students with a bespoke, high quality, and personalised training experience. Our training philosophy is to provide premium quality instruction which will benefit prospective airline pilots throughout their career in aviation, from job interview to operations as an Airline Pilot, and not simply to pass the theoretical knowledge examinations - although we know that's important too!
We limit class sizes to ensure the optimum learning environment, support students throughout their ATPL training journey, and deliver the highest standard of theoretical knowledge instruction. Through our high quality instruction, aside from being more likely to excel at your exams, you are likely to retain this important information, be more prepared to land your first airline job, and operate more effectively throughout your career as an Airline Pilot. Don't just "tick the box". The choice as to where you complete your theoretical knowledge training is an important one, and the determining factor should be quality.
We limit class sizes to ensure the optimum learning environment, support students throughout their ATPL training journey, and deliver the highest standard of theoretical knowledge instruction. Through our high quality instruction, aside from being more likely to excel at your exams, you are likely to retain this important information, be more prepared to land your first airline job, and operate more effectively throughout your career as an Airline Pilot. Don't just "tick the box". The choice as to where you complete your theoretical knowledge training is an important one, and the determining factor should be quality.
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Our instructors
Our best asset is our passionate instructional team; each ATPL instructor is chosen for his or her subject matter expertise and practical industry experience, adding real value to our students’ training experience by bringing the material to life.
Each one of our ATPL instructors are selected for their practical industry experience and expertise in their theoretical domains. While many ATO's use their day-to-day flight instructors for ATPL instruction, by using subject matter experts (directly from industry) we can focus on providing the highest quality of training. We hire directly from the aviation industry and our instructors include: current airline pilots, type rating instructors, aircraft and avionics technicians, human factors specialists, military pilot instructors, aeronautical engineers, and air traffic controllers. Meet our team and decide for yourself!
Each one of our ATPL instructors are selected for their practical industry experience and expertise in their theoretical domains. While many ATO's use their day-to-day flight instructors for ATPL instruction, by using subject matter experts (directly from industry) we can focus on providing the highest quality of training. We hire directly from the aviation industry and our instructors include: current airline pilots, type rating instructors, aircraft and avionics technicians, human factors specialists, military pilot instructors, aeronautical engineers, and air traffic controllers. Meet our team and decide for yourself!
Our facilities
Our classes are provided at state of the art facilities conveniently located next to Dublin Airport. Our revision classes are conducted from 12 - 8pm daily to allow for student's travelling to/from lessons.
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Your results
Through our high quality instruction, aside from being more likely to excel at your exams, you are likely to retain this important information, be more prepared to land your first airline job, and operate more effectively throughout your career as an Airline Pilot. Don't just "tick the box".
The choice as to where you complete your theoretical knowledge training is an important one, and the determining factor should be quality.
The choice as to where you complete your theoretical knowledge training is an important one, and the determining factor should be quality.
Residential training
Take our full-time classroom residential ATPL theoretical knowledge course and receive almost 700 hours of classroom instruction, and have full-time access to our panel of subject matter experts. The course duration is 6 months duration on a full-time basis.
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Distance Learning
Unable to commit to full-time learning? Take the course at your own pace through distance learning through our online subject matter expert approach, whereby our experts are there to help you every step of the way. We will also provide you with high quality refresher classroom training prior to your exams. You can commence this course at any time, part of which will involve ten days' of classroom refresher training in advance of your ATPL examinations.
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Information for students affected by "Brexit"
As a result of the regulatory uncertainty which has been created by “Brexit”, we are receiving a significant number of queries from concerned students enrolled in UK ATO’s and/or completing ATPL exams under the UK CAA who are now considering completing their EASA ATPL exams through the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Below are the responses to some of the most frequently asked questions which we are receiving.
Will my EASA ATPL exams be valid following the UK’s departure from the EU at 11pm on 31st January 2020?
While negotiations are ongoing regarding the UK’s future status in EASA, the UK CAA’s website (https://www.caa.co.uk/our-work/about-us/eu-exit) states that, if a hard Brexit were to occur, “UK issued licences and approvals (issued when the UK was an EASA member)…will no longer be recognised by EASA for use on EASA Member State-registered aircraft”. Furthermore, EASA (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/legislation/brexit-notice-to-stakeholders-aviation-safety.pdf) has stated that “Certificates issued before the withdrawal date by the competent authorities of the United Kingdom on the basis of the provisions of the Basic Regulation and its implementing rules will no longer be valid as of the withdrawal date in the EU”.
With regards to ATPL exam validity for the purposes of issuing an EASA licence, the European Commission has that "if all the theory exams have been completed before the withdrawal date and if the change to another ATO located in the EU is done before the withdrawal date, the students will retain the credit for those theory exams performed in the UK for the normal duration of 3 years and may thus complete their training in another EU Member State".
Do I have to transfer my UK Private Pilot Licence (PPL) to an EASA member state in order to allow me to sit my ATPL exams in an EASA member state?
No. The only requirement to commence EASA ATPL Training is to hold an ICAO PPL. Since the UK CAA will continue to be a member of ICAO, there is no requirement to transfer your PPL to an EASA member state. Once you complete the ATPL’s with the IAA you will hold the EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge credit. Thereafter, you can use this credit to complete your EASA CPL/IR practical flight training in any EASA member state.
Can I transfer examination passes and training already completed from the UK CAA to another member state or to another EASA ATO such as the IAA?
Unfortunately, this is not currently possible. Students can either transfer to an EASA ATO and commence ATPL training and examinations again or complete 14 ATPL exams through the UK CAA and hope that there is some form of recognition of your examination passes following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
What do I need to do in order to transfer and complete my examinations through the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)?
Enroll with an Irish registered EASA ATO. Providing you meet the pre-entry criteria, you can commence training immediately. If you were to choose us for your training, we will need the attached form completed (together with a copy of your PPL / Photographic ID) in order to get you setup immediately on our learning management system. Please also feel free to e-mail us at atpl@asg.ie to discuss your training needs. Our application form can be completed electronically and e-mailed directly to us.
The cost of our distance learning course is €2700 (£2400). We also offer a phased payment scheme. Included in this price is:
When are your next revision dates?
At ASG, our revision modules are conducted every two months in time for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) examination schedule. You can plan the dates for your modules in advance and if the plan changes (depending on your progress) you can easily switch on to a later revision period. All of our upcoming revision dates are published here.
Examination fees are currently €100 per subject and are payable directly to the IAA. Your exam applications are processed and approved by ASG and forwarded to the IAA on your behalf for your chosen examination sitting.
If you are studying for your ATPL's at another ATO and would like to attend one of our revision modules, please contact us at info@asg.ie to see if we can accommodate you. Our own students take priority and availability is based entirely on us maintaining our optimum student/instructor ratio.
Will my EASA ATPL exams be valid following the UK’s departure from the EU at 11pm on 31st January 2020?
While negotiations are ongoing regarding the UK’s future status in EASA, the UK CAA’s website (https://www.caa.co.uk/our-work/about-us/eu-exit) states that, if a hard Brexit were to occur, “UK issued licences and approvals (issued when the UK was an EASA member)…will no longer be recognised by EASA for use on EASA Member State-registered aircraft”. Furthermore, EASA (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/legislation/brexit-notice-to-stakeholders-aviation-safety.pdf) has stated that “Certificates issued before the withdrawal date by the competent authorities of the United Kingdom on the basis of the provisions of the Basic Regulation and its implementing rules will no longer be valid as of the withdrawal date in the EU”.
With regards to ATPL exam validity for the purposes of issuing an EASA licence, the European Commission has that "if all the theory exams have been completed before the withdrawal date and if the change to another ATO located in the EU is done before the withdrawal date, the students will retain the credit for those theory exams performed in the UK for the normal duration of 3 years and may thus complete their training in another EU Member State".
Do I have to transfer my UK Private Pilot Licence (PPL) to an EASA member state in order to allow me to sit my ATPL exams in an EASA member state?
No. The only requirement to commence EASA ATPL Training is to hold an ICAO PPL. Since the UK CAA will continue to be a member of ICAO, there is no requirement to transfer your PPL to an EASA member state. Once you complete the ATPL’s with the IAA you will hold the EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge credit. Thereafter, you can use this credit to complete your EASA CPL/IR practical flight training in any EASA member state.
Can I transfer examination passes and training already completed from the UK CAA to another member state or to another EASA ATO such as the IAA?
Unfortunately, this is not currently possible. Students can either transfer to an EASA ATO and commence ATPL training and examinations again or complete 14 ATPL exams through the UK CAA and hope that there is some form of recognition of your examination passes following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
What do I need to do in order to transfer and complete my examinations through the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)?
Enroll with an Irish registered EASA ATO. Providing you meet the pre-entry criteria, you can commence training immediately. If you were to choose us for your training, we will need the attached form completed (together with a copy of your PPL / Photographic ID) in order to get you setup immediately on our learning management system. Please also feel free to e-mail us at atpl@asg.ie to discuss your training needs. Our application form can be completed electronically and e-mailed directly to us.
The cost of our distance learning course is €2700 (£2400). We also offer a phased payment scheme. Included in this price is:
- Access to our Subject Matter Experts (SME)
- Access to ASG administrative support throughout your training
- 12 months’ access to the ‘Padpilot' Online Computer Learning Management System providing a learning structure and objectives for each subject.
- 12 months’ access to the ATP Online Question Bank at a reduced rate
- School examinations in preparation for the sitting of each ATPL examination
- 661 hours of lessons including 10 days’ of bespoke classroom lectures in preparation for your examinations
When are your next revision dates?
At ASG, our revision modules are conducted every two months in time for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) examination schedule. You can plan the dates for your modules in advance and if the plan changes (depending on your progress) you can easily switch on to a later revision period. All of our upcoming revision dates are published here.
Examination fees are currently €100 per subject and are payable directly to the IAA. Your exam applications are processed and approved by ASG and forwarded to the IAA on your behalf for your chosen examination sitting.
If you are studying for your ATPL's at another ATO and would like to attend one of our revision modules, please contact us at info@asg.ie to see if we can accommodate you. Our own students take priority and availability is based entirely on us maintaining our optimum student/instructor ratio.
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