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What is an Airline Transport Pilot Licence?
The EASA Part-FCL Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest level of aircraft pilot licence, required to command aircraft over 5700kg or with over 9 passenger seats.
European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA)
... The European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Airline Transport Pilot Licence is a common licence standard that has been agreed by 26 European countries.
ATPL Privileges
In addition to the privileges of the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) the holder of an ATPL may act as the commander of a multi-crew aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
An applicant for an ATPL must be
Be at least 21 years old Hold a valid Class One Medical Certificate Hold a type rating for a multi-crew aircraft Have completed the required theoretical and flight training Have acquired at least 1500 hours of flight time. Simulator Time
When a simulator is permitted, no more than 100 hours (of which 25 maybe in basic instrument training devices) maybe credited towards the issue of the licence.
Detailed Hours
Of the 1500 hours
The applicant is to have completed 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) of which 150 maybe, Pilot in Command Under Supervision (PICUS) 200 hours cross country of which 100 hours must be PIC or PICUS 75 hours instrument time of which no more than 30 maybe instrument ground time. 100 hours night time as PIC or co-pilot 500 hours in multi-pilot operations in airplanes with a maximum take-off weight of at least 5700kg. Theoretical Examinations
Mass & balance Instrumentation Flight Planning General Navigation Meteorology Human Performance VFR Communications IFR Communications Radio Navigation Aircraft General Knowledge Aviation Law Operational Procedures Principles of Flight Performance
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American Pilots Shortage
New stringent FAA requirements for co-pilots, and a wave of retirements, are proving tricky for US airlines. Many fear they will be unable to attract a pool of new american pilots, which would potentially impact on regional carriers to a greater degree than the majors. Some airlines foresee the pilot crunch as soon as 2013.
With the introduction of new rules requiring extra training, and more rest periods to commence in August 2013, and while many ame...rican pilots are now reaching the mandated retirement age of 65, regionals are finding it harder to attract quality candidates.
Shortage of Military Pilots
Young people are not as interested in a flying career as they once where due to recent concessions on pay and conditions. Military pilots are also remaining longer in the service. As Asia expands, they are attracting more pilots from the US with the incentive of greater pay and stability. Foreign flying will remain a threat to US airlines for some time to come.
Pilot Flight Time
Co-pilots are now required under FAA regulation to possess as much flight time as Captains. Previously co-pilots only required some 250 hours flight time prior to application. Under the new rules, co-pilots now require flight time of 1500 hours. The change was initiated due to new safety measures introduced after the crash of a Colgan Air jet that killed 50 people near Buffalo NY on Feb 12, 2009.
By effectively tripling the number of flying hours co-pilots have to acquire to even interview, irrespective of the size of airline they wish to join, and rest hours increasing from 8 to 10 hours, regionals will find it difficult to fill cockpits. This will result in fewer flights to smaller destinations. If there are not enough pilots available, airlines will be forced to choose which destinations they are able to operate. Smaller cities will suffer the greatest as regionals are the only airlines servicing these areas.
The shortage of american pilots will have less impact on the majors, as they will always be able to attract pilots from the regionals in times of famine.
Boeing predicts that the industry will require some 460,000 qualified pilots over the nest two decades.
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Here's some information on the new Professional Pilot Higher Apprenticeship Scheme (PPHA)
Granting of Professional Pilot Licence
The Aviation Skill Network has announced the Professional Pilot Higher Apprenticeship Scheme (PPHA) will be delivered late March 2013. The scheme has been developed by City & Guilds and would lead to the granting of a pilots licence.
... An article from the BBC suggests European airlines will require 92,500 new pilots between now and 2030. The new scheme will help fill this gap and provide an apprenticeship route to a pilot’s qualification, which will be equivalent to an Honors Degree.
A Remarkable Scheme
It is a remarkable scheme that provides accessibility to training for aspiring pilots who will be able to acquire all the necessary elements to reach the ATPL, with the addition of an airline type rating.
Since this is an integrated training route with an educational component, whose entry level is equivalent to the first year of a degree, eligible students should be able to qualify for a grant.
The Professional Pilots Higher Apprenticeship Scheme combines traditional pilot training from FTOs with an academic higher qualification covering areas such as engineering, maintenance and Air Traffic Control, as well as established aviation theory.
This is a fundamental requirement of the scheme, which must contain transferable skills beyond those required for the flightdeck. It provides those unable to complete the apprenticeship, such as those developing a medical condition that would exclude them from gaining a commercial pilots license, with an alternative route to employment.
The Professional Pilot Higher Apprenticeship Scheme represents an entry-level route to an airline career where for the first time won’t be based solely on just the ability to pay, but on the ability to do the job.
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