What is a 'frozen ATPL'?

A frozen ATPL is a CPL with a multi-engine IR and full ATPL theory credit — everything an airline needs to hire you as a first officer. It 'unfreezes' into a full ATPL once you log 1,500 hours including the required command and multi-pilot time.

How much does ATPL training cost in United Kingdom?

Integrated programmes in United Kingdom typically run €80,000–150,000; modular routes to a frozen ATPL are around €50,000–80,000. Budget separately for a type rating and line training.

Integrated or modular ATPL — which should I choose?

Integrated is faster and favoured by some cadet schemes but costly and inflexible. Modular costs less and lets you work alongside training, but you self-manage the stages. Both end at the same frozen ATPL.

What are the entry requirements?

You need a Class 1 medical, to be 18 or over, and to pass the school's aptitude and maths/physics assessment. Integrated courses accept ab-initio students with no flying experience.

ATPL Flight Schools in United Kingdom

EASA-approved schools offering airline-track ATPL training across United Kingdom.

0+ common.schools|1 common.country

detail_page.last_updated: July 21, 2026 detail_page.maintained_by

The Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest pilot qualification and the route into an airline flight deck. Aviatr lists 0 EASA-approved ATOs in United Kingdom running integrated ATPL and modular frozen-ATPL programmes. These courses take you from zero experience to airline-ready, combining PPL, hour-building, a multi-engine instrument rating, CPL and the 13 ATPL theory exams.

Typical cost

An integrated ATPL programme typically costs €80,000–150,000; the modular route to the same frozen ATPL is usually €50,000–80,000. A type rating afterwards adds €20,000–35,000, sometimes funded by the airline.

How long it takes

Integrated ATPL courses run 18–24 months full-time. The modular path is more flexible but usually takes 2–3 years. You'll log around 200+ hours and pass 13 theory exams.