| Phase | Duration | Content | |-------|----------|---------| | | 6–8 months | Full-time study of 14 ATPL theoretical subjects (e.g., Air Law, Meteorology, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Principles of Flight). Pass CAA/EASA theoretical exams. | | Phase 2 – Initial Flight Training | 3–4 months | PPL (Private Pilot License) skills test, then straight into VFR (Visual Flight Rules) navigation, solo cross-country flights. | | Phase 3 – Advanced Flight Training | 4–6 months | Night rating, Instrument flight training, CPL (Commercial Pilot License) skill test, Multi-Engine (ME) rating, and IR (Instrument Rating). | | Phase 4 – Airline Preparation | 1–2 months | MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation), JOC (Jet Orientation Course), UPRT (Upset Prevention & Recovery Training), and APS/MCC (Airline Pilot Standards MCC). | | Phase 5 – Final & “Frozen ATPL” | – | Graduation with: CPL(A)/IR/ME, MCC certificate, ATPL theory credit. Ready to apply for airline First Officer positions. |