Course structure

The Modular ATPL course at Turin Flying Academy is designed for those aiming to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and the additional ratings required to fly multi-engine commercial aircraft — but with maximum flexibility in how you study and fly.

Unlike the Integrated course, the modular route is ideal for candidates who cannot commit full-time. It allows you to achieve each certification step-by-step, with independent training phases that can be spread out over time.

The programme develops progressively through key stages, each essential in building the skills needed to become an airline pilot.

Step 1 is the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), which enables you to fly light aircraft independently. Once achieved, you can begin the ATPL theoretical training — an intensive programme delivered mainly via Distance Learning, designed to provide all the knowledge required for professional commercial flying.

Step 2 is the Practical Flight Training: students continue building hours with a mix of training and cross-country flights until they reach the minimum hours required to progress. Completion of this phase leads to the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), which is essential for pursuing a career as an airline pilot.

Step 3 is the Instrument Rating (IR): it allows you to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR), operating safely in challenging weather conditions. Subsequently, the Multi-Engine Piston (MEP): essential for flying larger, multi-engine commercial aircraft.

Lastly, the Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC), which prepares you for airline operations, training you to work as part of a professional cockpit crew, simulating the operating environment of airlines. This training allows students to develop the coordination and communication skills required to operate effectively in a multi-crew environment.

The full CPL with all required ratings typically takes more than 24 months, though timings depend on each student’s availability and pace.