Overview

Covering General Navigation + Radio Navigation+ Meteorology+ VIVA Preparation. 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 Criteria

To qualify for the DGCA ATPL:

Age: Minimum 21 years
License: Valid CPL with Instrument Rating
Experience for issue of ATPL not to appear in exam*: Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time (including required cross-country, instrument & night components)

*To appear in ATPL EXAM and VIVA, 1500 hours experience is not required. Your exams are valid for 5 years and the ATPL knowledge is required for your Airline preparation and strengthens your CV

Medical: Valid DGCA Class 1 Medical
English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher

Duration & Mode

Ground Training Duration

45-60 days

Fees

₹ 1,40,000 ( ₹1,25,000 in PilotUs Buddy Program if you bring 1 or more Student to study along in the Same batch)

Mode

Online

Batch Size

Small groups with flexible timings as per student requirement

for personalized attention

ATPL Training Pathway

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

For CPL Holders

Transition from theoretical knowledge to command-level operational application

Structured for working pilots and advanced trainees preparing for DGCA ATPL theory credits.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Why Choose PilotUs

Free in house CBT ( Study Videos) Access with offline access

More than 19 years of Experienced Faculty

World's Only Offline App used by Active Airline Pilots

Past 10 years ATPL exam paper practice

Intensive Mock Assessments

DGCA-Compliant Syllabus

Documentation Support

Student-Focused Guidance

Online + Offline Content

Small Batch Size