Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
PilotUs Pilot Training Academy
Overview
The Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is the highest level of civil aviation certification, qualifying you to serve as Captain on multi-crew aircraft.
At PilotUs, we deliver focused ATPL ground training built for professionals — concise, exam-oriented, and fully compliant with DGCA CAR Series B, Part VI.
Eligibility
To qualify for the DGCA ATPL:
Age: Minimum 21 years
License: Valid CPL with Instrument Rating
Experience: Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time (including required cross-country, instrument & night components)
Medical: Valid DGCA Class 1 Medical
English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher
ATPL Ground Training
Structured for working pilots and advanced trainees preparing for DGCA ATPL theory credits.
Duration: ≈ 30 Days | Mode: Offline (Dwarka, New Delhi) | Faculty: Airline Captains & DGCA Instructors
Focus Areas
Targeted instruction for DGCA exams
Real-world airline operational understanding
Mock tests, performance tracking & technical interview preparation
Access to Online and Offline Content — recorded lectures, DGCA-style question banks, and digital study material
Exclusive: PilotUs provides the Only Offline Practice Mobile Application in the World, allowing students to study and attempt mock tests anywhere, anytime — without internet access.
Complete ATPL Syllabus (As per DGCA CAR Section 7 – Series B, Part VI)
The DGCA ATPL syllabus covers comprehensive theoretical and operational knowledge, aligned with ICAO Annex 1 standards.
1. Air Navigation
Advanced flight navigation, theory, and practical applications:
Great-circle and rhumb-line navigation
Dead reckoning and position plotting
Compass errors, magnetic variation, and deviation
Radio and satellite navigation: VOR, DME, ILS, GNSS, GPS
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS/IRS) and FMS integration
Performance-based navigation (PBN)
ETOPS and long-range flight planning
Mass and Balance, Takeoff/Landing Performance, PET/PSR
Fuel and alternate calculations
Use of navigation computers, flight logs, and route analysis
2. Aviation Meteorology
Meteorological theory and application for airline operations:
Structure and composition of the atmosphere
Pressure, temperature, and humidity
Frontal systems and cyclones
Jet streams, CAT, and wind shear
Thunderstorms, icing, and turbulence
Indian monsoon and tropical climatology
METAR, TAF, SIGMET, and VOLMET interpretation
Upper wind charts and significant weather analysis
Operational decision-making based on weather
3. Radio Aids & Instruments (Avionics)
Covers conventional and modern flight instruments and navigation systems:
ADF, VOR, DME, ILS principles and operation
GPS, GNSS, RNAV, and PBN systems
Inertial and Area Navigation (INS/IRS/FMS)
EFIS, EICAS, ECAM, and digital flight displays
Autopilot and flight director systems
GPWS, EGPWS, and TCAS operations
Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorders (FDR/CVR)
System integration and aircraft monitoring
4. Indian Aircraft Act, Aircraft Rules, and CARs
National and international aviation laws and procedures:
ICAO conventions and key annexes
Rules of the Air and ATC coordination
Airspace classification and separation standards
Crew licensing, operational control, and flight duty limits
DGCA and ICAO operational standards
Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL)
All-weather, ETOPS, and RVSM operations
Air Operator Certification and commercial air transport requirements
Indian Aircraft Act, Aircraft Rules, and CARs
5. Performance
Covers operational performance requirements:
Type-specific aircraft systems and instrumentation
Multi-engine performance (takeoff, climb, cruise, landing)
Weight and balance calculations
Performance charts and limitations
Real-world performance management for airline ops
For CPL Holders
Transition from theoretical knowledge to command-level operational application
For Aspiring Students
Build a CPL-to-ATPL long-term career plan
Develop advanced theoretical and operational competence early
Understand airline procedures and technical concepts before flight line training
Why Choose PilotUs
✅ DGCA CAR-compliant syllabus coverage
✅ Experienced Ground instructors/ airline mentors
✅ Intensive exam preparation & mock assessments
✅ Online + Offline content access
✅ Only Offline Practice Mobile App in the world
✅ End-to-end documentation and logbook support
✅ Transparent, ethical, student-focused guidance
Duration & Mode
Ground Training Duration: 30 days
Mode: Offline (PilotUs Academy, Dwarka, New Delhi)
Batch Size: Small groups for personalized attention