ATPL
Airline Transport Pilot Licence
The highest principal aeroplane or helicopter pilot licence, with privileges dependent on category, ratings and experience.
- Stage
- Airline transport
- Listed by
- 8 of 8 authorities
The ATPL authority by authority
Each authority names, issues and regulates its own version of this licence.
| Authority | Local name | Medical | Minimum age | Purpose and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKUK CAA | ATPL(A), aeroplane | Class 1 | Not stated | Required theoretical knowledge, experience and practical assessment requirements. |
| EUEASA | ATPL | Class 1 | Not stated | ATPL theory, required experience and applicable aircraft qualification and skills-test requirements. |
| USFAA | Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) | Not stated | Generally 23 for an unrestricted ATP | Higher-level qualification for airline and other applicable air transport operations. |
| AUCASA | ATPL, Airline Transport Pilot Licence | Not stated | Not stated | Higher-level privileges for qualifying airline and other operations. |
| SGCAAS | ATPL | Class 1 | Not stated | ATPL theory examinations, minimum flight experience and applicable aircraft rating requirements. |
| ZASACAA | ATPL | Not stated | Not stated | Higher-level airline transport privileges. |
| AEGCAA | ATPL | Not stated | Not stated | Higher-level airline transport privileges. |
| CATransport Canada | Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Aeroplane (ATPL(A)) | Not stated | 21 | Advanced aeroplane pilot privileges for airline transport operations. |
| CATransport Canada | Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Helicopter (ATPL(H)) | Not stated | 21 | Advanced helicopter pilot privileges for qualifying operations. |
Rules, ages and fees change. Confirm current requirements with the authority before you apply.
Plan your ATPL
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