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| MODULAR | iATPL | CADET | |
| Credentials | PPL• CPL with Night Rating • Multi Engine Rating • Group One Instrument Rating | PPL• CPL with Night Rating • Multi Engine Rating • Group One Instrument Rating • Frozen ATPL | PPL• CPL with Night Rating • Multi Engine Rating • Group One Instrument Rating • Frozen ATPL • 737 Type Rating |
| Diploma | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airline Prep Course | Optional | Included | Included |
| Schedule | Flexible Schedule | Structured Schedule | Structured Schedule |
| Structure | Modular and completed at pace selected by student | Integrated & structured syllabus | Integrated & structured syllabus |
| Time to Complete | No limit | 18 months | 24 months |
| Write ATPL exams | After graduation with 750 flight time | Before graduation | Before graduation |
| Direct Entry to Airline | No- Instructing or charters typical first step | Yes | Yes |
| Airline Offer of Employment | No | No | Yes |
| Flying Hours | 200 or more | 200 | 250 |
| Ground School Hours | Self study and online courses – time varies by student | Over 500 hours of ground school instruction plus 300 online | Over 600 hours of ground school instruction plus 400 online |
| Part Time Work | Part time work is normal | No, too intense | No, too intense |
| Start Date | Can start anytime | Specific start dates for iATPL classes | Specific start dates for iATPL classes |
| Cost | Varies depending on time to complete licenses and ratings | $145,000, including taxes, books, uniform, and third-party fees | ATPL fees plus $15,000 for additional time building |
| Payments | Pay as you go | Monthly payments of $10,000 | Monthly payments of $10,000 |