
Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Ground School.
The Airline Transport Pilot Licence is the highest civil pilot certificate. 14 subjects covering everything from air law to radio navigation.
Airline Transport Pilot Licence Subjects
01Air LawStudy guide
02Aircraft General KnowledgeStudy guide
03Flight Planning & MonitoringStudy guide
04Human PerformanceStudy guide
05MeteorologyStudy guide
06General NavigationStudy guide
07Radio NavigationStudy guide
08Operational ProceduresStudy guide
09Principles of FlightStudy guide
10Mass & BalanceStudy guide
11PerformanceStudy guide
12InstrumentationStudy guide
13IFR CommunicationsStudy guide
14VFR CommunicationsStudy guide
What You Will Learn
- Master all 14 ATPL theory subjects to airline-ready standard
- Calculate jet performance, V-speeds, and critical field length
- Plan long-haul routes with ETOPS, critical points, and points of no return
- Apply advanced meteorology including jet streams, clear air turbulence, and icing
- Understand airline operational procedures, MEL/CDL, and flight dispatch
- Prepare for airline technical interviews with comprehensive systems knowledge
Covers 33 Aviation Authorities
Study Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory tailored to your authority's syllabus, question bank, and exam format.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does ATPL ground school take?
- Full ATPL ground school typically takes 6 to 12 months part-time. EASA ATPL covers 14 subjects with over 5,000 pages of material. Aviation Infinity is self-paced and tracks your progress across all subjects.
- Can I do ATPL theory entirely online?
- Yes. Aviation Infinity provides the complete ATPL syllabus online with structured lessons, practice exams, and AI instructor support for all 33 authorities. Many airlines and flight schools accept online ground school completion.
- How many subjects are in ATPL ground school?
- EASA ATPL has 14 subjects. FAA ATP has fewer but covers similar breadth. The subjects include Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, and more.
- What pass mark do I need for ATPL theory?
- Under EASA, you need 75% per subject. Under FAA, you need 70% on the ATP written test. Other authorities vary. Aviation Infinity provides authority-specific exam practice with realistic pass mark thresholds.
- Is ATPL ground school harder than CPL?
- Yes. ATPL covers significantly more depth across more subjects, including advanced topics like jet performance, long-range navigation, and airline operations. Aviation Infinity breaks down complex topics with structured lessons and AI explanations.
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