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Old 24th July 2025 | 19:07
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RHT23
 
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by rudestuff
3on 3off - what's the job? It sounds perfect for modular flying. Can you work extra weeks or even make your regular job 9on 3 off? You could also consider agency work during your 3 off, or get a ground job with a flight school and work to fly which could be more tax efficient. It might also open up FI opportunities in the future.

You should certainly give it a shot. Get a Class 1 medical and a PPL then you can start on the ATPL study and the rest will fall into place.

Just replying to your answer here from earlier in the year as I wanted to run this email past you that I've received from a flight school I'm looking at. It was im reference to asking them about following a modular route. Can you tell me if you think the numbers add up? Their fully intergrated course is around €62k."Once you obtain your PPL (with Night Rating), you can follow the following modular pathway:
  1. Build-up Hours
    If you already have 50 hours of total flight experience, you will need approximately 110 additional hours (to meet the minimum requirements for the CPL).
    Cost: 110 hours x €240 = €26,400
  2. ATP Modular Theory (Distance Learning)
    Cost: €3,000
  3. CPL/IR/MEP Modular
    Cost: €26,000
  4. MCC or APS MCC
  • Standard MCC: €3,000
  • APS MCC: €6,000
In total, if you already have a PPL with approximately 50 flight hours, the estimated total cost to complete modular training up to ATPL is €58,000 – €61,000."
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