I am currently in Portugal, and the school presented me with the following modular ATPL option. Some parts are more expensive compared to other schools, and some parts are cheaper. Overall, what should I try to negotiate with the school to make it more financially efficient for me?
POINT 1 – MODULAR COURSE
The modular course at AWA includes the following modules:
- Private Pilot License (PPL-A) Course (Distance Learning) – €9,950 – Launch Price
- ATPL(A) Theoretical Knowledge (Distance Learning) – €3,000
- Night Rating Qualification – €2,500
- Hour Building without Instructor (40 hours) (*) – €8,800
- Instrument Rating SEP Qualification, with PBN – €21,950
- with UPRT Module (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training), included in the initial phase of the IR/SEP qualification
- Hour Building without Instructor (13.5 hours) (*) – €2,970
- MEP Class Rating (Multi-Engine Piston) – €4,800
- Hour Building without Instructor (27 hours) (*) – €5,940
- CPL(A) – Commercial Pilot Licence – €7,650
- MEP Instrument Rating Qualification – €4,500
- Advanced UPRT – €1,960
- MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) – €3,000
TOTAL: €77,020 (with distance learning theory)
Total Flight Hours: 249h10 (includes real flight and simulator)
Notes:
(*) Hour Building – These are hours to be completed throughout the modules in order to meet the minimum experience required to progress between the various modules.
Not included:
- Costs related to obtaining/renewing the medical certificate
- Cost of theoretical exams, conducted by ANAC – National Civil Aviation Authority
- Licence endorsements
- Aviation English proficiency test
Includes:
- Pedagogical/training materials