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    ATPL Course Funding

    For many aspiring pilots, securing funding is the single biggest obstacle to pursuing this remarkable career. While professional flight training represents a significant investment, it is also an investment in a long-term future within aviation.

    At ACS Flight Training, we are committed to widening access to pilot training and airline careers for individuals who demonstrate the ability, motivation and passion to succeed. We work closely with independent finance providers and airline partners to offer a range of innovative funding solutions and support pathways, helping talented candidates turn ambition into reality.

    ATPL Course Structure

    If you’re aiming for a career as a commercial airline pilot, our Fast Track ATPL programme is designed to take you from no previous flying experience to a qualified commercial airline pilot in as little as 18 months, through a structured, intensive training pathway.
    Module 1 – Private Pilots Licence
    45 Hours
    Tecnam P-Mentor
    Module 2 – Night Rating
    5 Hours
    Tecnam P-Mentor
    Module 3 – Hour Building
    100 Hours
    Tecnam P-Mentor
    Module 4 – ATPL Ground School
    6-11 Months
    13 Theory subjects
    Module 5 – Multi-Engine Piston Rating
    6 Hours
    DA42 Twinstar
    Module 6 – M/E Instrument Rating
    40 Hours Alsim
    18 Hours DA42 Twinstar
    Module 7 – Commercial Licence
    15 Hours
    PA28R
    Advanced APS MCC Course
    Alsim ALX Simulator 
    19 days

    Payment Structure

    Enrolment fee

    £3000 - Non Refundable

    First Instalment

    £4595 - Due on start date

    Second Instalment

    £4595 - Due after 4 weeks

    Balance Payments

    £4100 per month x 18     Total Price £85,990

    Course Timeline

    Module 1 - Private Pilots Licence

    Tecnam P-Mentor - 12 weeks

    Module 2 - Night Rating

    Tecnam P-Mentor - 1 week

    Structured Hour Building

    Tecnam P-Mentor - 6-9 months

    ATPL Ground School

    Theory Ground School - 6-11 Months

    Module 5 - Multi Engine Piston

    Diamond DA42 - 2 weeks

    Module 6 - Multi Engine Instrument Rating

    Diamond DA42 / Alsim AL42 - 10 weeks 

    Module 7 - Commercial Pilots Licence

    Piper PA28R - 3 weeks 

    Entry requirements

    The minimum age for enrolment is 18 years.

    Applicants must hold a UK CAA Class 2 medical certificate prior to commencing Module One. A UK CAA Class 1 medical certificate is required before starting the Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence modules.

    All candidates are required to complete a Pre-Entry Assessment prior to enrolment. A current CV must be submitted to our enrolment team in advance of the assessment date. The assessment is designed to evaluate a candidate’s aptitude, suitability, and likelihood of successfully completing their chosen training pathway, as well as their potential suitability for a professional airline pilot role.

    ACS also work closely with Lendwise who are a specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance, allowing you to pursue your pilot training aspirations.

    Key features of a Lendwise loan are as follows:

    • No co-signer or guarantor required
    • Up to 80% of your course fees covered
    • Competitive interest rate that is fixed for the entire duration of your loan
    • Loan terms up to 10 years
    • Interest rate is personalised to your profile
    • No fees or penalties for early repayment of your loan

    Contact Lendwise* to apply directly. UK residents only.

    Why ACS Flight Training

    Structured Payment Plans

    Structured Payment Plans

    We can offer structured finance options for our courses.
    Based in Europe

    Based in Europe

    Dedicated Flight Training Facility
    Careers Opportunities

    Careers Opportunities

    100% of our graduates now working as First Officers for commercial airlines
    Large Fleet of Modern Aircraft

    Large Fleet of Modern Aircraft

    State Of The Art Aircraft

    What our Graduates say

    “I believe that nowadays it is of extreme importance that pilots are trained in aircraft fitted with glass cockpit displays, i.e. the Garmin G1000 system installed in ACS fleet of Twinstars. The technology behind it and the presentation of information is almost identical to what you would find in a commercial airliner. I had never flown an aircraft this technologically advanced before, so I thoroughly enjoyed flying ACS DA42s!” 

     

    A lot of reviews you will read on flight school websites can almost seem the same as I am sure you will have read many by this point. However I can give my full personal endorsement to what Graeme and his team have built at ACS. I completed my hour building, MEP, ME/IR and CPL with ACS all in minimum hours and with first time passes.  This was mainly down to the dedication and depth of knowledge of the instructors and staff.  It’s not only a school which will do anything they can to make sure you are looked after from start to finish but one which will go the extra mile to ensure their students have the best possible environment to learn in. No need to read any other flight school websites you’ve found where you need to complete training already, I hope you have as good a time as I did.
    Completed my hour building, MEIR and CPL with ACS Aviation at Perth, Scotland throughout 2018. From start to finish the Directors, Head of Training and instructors were extremely friendly and approachable. The instruction I received throughout my MEIR and CPL was second to none and put me In a great position to start my professional flying career. Whether it’s hour building up the Scottish west coast visiting Broadford on the Isle of Skye & Plockton in Lochalsh, flying in turbulent Scottish weather under the hood in the DA42, or planning and flying routes through challenging weather and mountainous terrain on the CPL, flying with ACS from Perth really does set you up well and I’d recommend them to all.

    I have recently completed training at ACS for a Multi Engine Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot License. The quality of training was second to none and my instructors were outstanding, with decades of experience. There has been a great deal of investment in the school in recent times with the addition of a modern Diamond DA42 aircraft and state of the art Alsim42 flight simulator with g1000 ‘glass cockpit’. This, together with an efficient operations department, fantastic training environment and friendly atmosphere make ACS and excellent choice and I’m extremely glad I chose them for my commercial flight training.

    Contact us today and get your career started
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