You have one goal and that is to become a pilot. By taking your flying lessons and gaining your pilot license you are able to become an airline pilot and fly for airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and many more. The lifestyle of an airline pilot involves a lot of travel. This can be from cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai and many others around the world.
The first step in pilot training, before you can start exploring the world, are flying lessons that will eventually result in your pilot licence. An important aspect is a good health. Before you can start your lessons you will need to undergo a medical examination. As a pilot you are expected to be in good health. After all, as a pilot you will be responsible for your passengers, sometimes hundreds of them!
ZERO TO FROZEN ATPL
Specially designed for aspiring airline pilots. You will be trained from zero to ready for a pilot job with an international airline.
PPL(A)
Act as a pilot-in-command (PIC), flying VFR on a single-engine piston land airplane for non-commercial purposes.
ATPL THEORY
ATPL theory distance learning can progress at your own pace using the state of the art of system of Padpilot.
CPL-ME/IR (COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE - MULTI ENGINE & INSTRUMENT RATING)
You have your PPL(A) and decided you want to continue to towards a career as a commercial pilot. We offer complete CPL-ME/IR packages.
MCC / JOC
Trains single seat pilots in the team skills for safe operation of complex, multi crew aircraft.
APS / MCC
An enhanced version of the standard MCC course to become airline ready.
COVERSION PROGRAM
In order to convert your ICAO license to EASA you need to meet special requirements.
Prior to starting your flying lessons, it is important to undergo a medical examination, to ensure you can continue. The medical examination required to fly commercial aircraft is known as the Class 1 medical. During this examination, the doctor will go through the following items:
- Eyes
- Hearing
- Coordination etc.
- General fitness and well being
- Mental health
Once you have passed the medical examination and got your Class 1 Medical you are ready to start your flying lessons!
If you want to fly as a pilot in the airline industry, you will need a CPL with ME/IR license. Also known as the ‘frozen’ ATPL. With this license you will be able to fly commercial jets such as the Boeing 737 or the Airbus A320. Both aircraft are known to be the most popular short-haul aircraft around the world. And there is a good chance that you will end up flying one of these aircraft in the future.
The pilot training and flying lessons consist of a medical examination followed by a theoretical and practical part.
The theory aspect is often referred to as ATPLs or ATPL exams, consisting of 14 subjects to pass. There are also numerous stages of practical flight training in aircraft and simulators.
The modules are as follows:
- Class 1 Medical
- PPL(A): Private Pilot License
- LPE Exam: Language Proficiency Examination
- VFR RT: Visual Flight Rules Radio Telephony
- Night Rating
- Hour Building: 100 Pilot In Command hours
- MEP(L): Multi Engine Piston with Land in parentheses
- ME/IR – Multi Engine / Instrument rating
- CPL(A) - Commercial Pilot License
- MCC-JOC OR APS-MCC: Multi Crew Cooperation Jet Orientation Course & Airline Pilot Standard MCC
18 to 24 months
In order to start your flying lessons, you will need to comply with the following entry requirements:
Age
- Minimum 17 years
Education
- Completed secondary education (high school), with passes in English, Mathematics and Physics.
Medical certification
- EASA Class 1 Medical
£ 49.525 (€57.950 Euro)
Netherlands, Poland and Ireland
Excited to embark your journey as a pilot? Submit your application with all required documents and we will get back to you shortly.
Once you have completed your pilot training together with your commercial pilot license, you are ready to apply for a wide variety of pilot jobs. With your commercial pilot license you are able to apply for a job as a First Officer or Second Officer with an international airline.
There are various pilot jobs available such as flying cargo, passengers or private jets. At Brics Aviation we have an extensive network and use this to help and guide you towards your first pilot job. Support will be provided continuously until you find a pilot job.
Due to COVID-19, the world has changed a lot. The number of flights have been reduced drastically. Governments discourage their citizens to travel and the impact on the aviation industry is immense. Despite the setbacks, at Brics Aviation we remain positive. Vaccinations have been developed successfully and many people are being vaccinated as we speak. According the experts the demand for flying will return as of the summer of 2021 and 2022. In the US the demand for flights have reached new records since the start of the crisis.
FAQ
How much do the flying lessons cost?
The costs for flying lessons may differ significantly and depend on which training phase you enter. When you choose our zero to frozen ATPL program, the total costs are £ 49.524 (€ 57.950,-)
When will flying lessons resume?
Flying lessons have been resumed already. Travel restrictions vary significantly depending on which country you are travelling from. You may face delays if your country prevents travel due to COVID-19 restrictions.
If you haven’t started flying lessons yet we recommend you to start with the theory. By the time you have completed the theory the aviation industry will be recovering. Giving you the opportunity to complete flight lessons when international airlines start to hire pilots again. Experts predict that recovery will take place from the summer 2021 onwards.
Where to take flying lessons near me?
It would be nice to take your flying lessons near to where you live. However a factor that can be of influence are the costs. The costs may vary significantly per flight school. We at Brics Aviation offer fair prices for flying lessons.
Are flying lessons VAT deductible?
Professional pilot training is free of VAT.
What is the age for flying lessons?
You may apply from age 17 but can only begin training as of 18 years of age.