MODULAR OR INTEGRATED PROGRAM?
Choose the path that’s best for you. Use this chart to understand the differences.
| |
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 |
