Modular Programme
Duration: Minimum 18 months
Pre-Course Requirements:
- Over 18 years of age
- It is highly recommended that you hold your Class 1 Medical prior to commencing training.
Modular Commercial Pilot Training
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About Modular Pilot Training
As an alternative to our Integrated training, students can choose a modular pilot training approach to becoming a commercial pilot. Modular training at BCFT still offers the same industry leading standards, comprehensive course content and structured student support. You’ll get the advantage of learning in your own time and at your own pace.
In order to become a commercial airline pilot you are required to achieve all qualifications, licenses and ratings to get you to a frozen ATPL (whether via a full time integrated pilot training course or on a modular basis). A modular course gives students the flexibility and time to complete the training on a module by module basis. Some students choose to earn as they learn, some are exploring other aspects of the aviation industry at the same time whilst others are still in other employment.
Once all training modules are complete, students can then apply for a First Officer position at a commercial airline.
For more details on all our Modular training, check out our course information below, see our Modular pilot training costs summary, contact us online or call the BCFT team on +44 (0)1202 596955
Flight Training Modules
- Private Pilots Licence – Full time 8 weeks*
- Night Rating – Full time – 3 days*
- ATPL Ground School
- Hour building – Full Time* click here for more information
- Multi Engine Piston Rating – Full time – 1 week
- Multi Engine Commercial Pilots Licence – Full time 4 weeks
- Multi Engine Instrument Rating – Full time 8-9 weeks
- APS (training completed at Simtech, Dublin) – Full time 3 weeks
- UPRT ( Completed at Goodwood) – Full time 3 days
*These course modules can be completed on a part time basis.
Training Modules Explained
1. Private Pilots Licence – PPL
Course Overview
The PPL is the first stepping stone on the modular route to the Frozen ATPL. Gaining your Private Pilots Licence will allow you to act as the pilot in command of an aircraft but not for reward or remuneration.
Aircraft
Piper Warrior – PA28-161
Course Requirements
17 years of age.
Hold at least a class 2 medical – if your intention is to complete the PPL with a view to gaining your Frozen ATPL it is advised you obtain the class 1 medical to ensure you are eligible for commercial training. You can find more information about the class 1 on the CAA website.
Included In This Course
45 hours flight training, of which at least 10 hours will be solo
9 theory exams – in house examiners
Practical R/T test – in house examiners
Flight test – In house examiner fee and aircraft hire for test
Bespoke BCFT PPL Kit with all the equipment and study materials required for the course
Uniform
VAT
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2. Night Rating – NR
Course Overview
To fly the privileges of your PPL at night you must complete the night rating. This will allow you to fly 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. You must complete the night rating before you commence the commercial flight training. We offer this training from October through to mid-April.
Course Requirements
Hold a PPL with a valid SEP (Single Engine Piston) rating
Night Rating training can be completed alongside the PPL training (NB. This brings the minimum PPL hours to 50)
Hold at least a class 2 medical – if your intention is to complete the PPL with a view to gaining your Frozen ATPL it is advised you obtain the class 1 medical to ensure you are eligible for commercial training. You can find more information about the class 1 on the CAA website
Included In This Course
5 hours flight training, a minimum of 3 hours dual of which at least 1 hour is a navigation flight
5 solo take offs and landings
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3. ATPL Ground School
Course Overview
BCFT has long been renowned for its excellent instructor-led ATPL theory training. We offer a 6 month residential course to complete the 13 ATPL exams. To improve the ATPL ground school learning experience, a three-phase structure has been designed to make the 13 subjects easier to manage.
See our Ground School course here.
Course Requirements
ICAO PPL
18 years of age
BCFT's Top Tips
As the ATPL exams are often the most challenging part of commercial flight training, we advise our students to complete the ground school prior to committing to the cost of the hour building.
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4. Hour Building
Course Overview
Looking to build up hours to progress your commercial pilot training? Whilst there is no set structure to logging more flying hours, we advise that you are aware of the below key criteria you must meet to begin the CPL training.
Course Requirements
Total Hours – 169
PIC Hours – 100
Cross Country Hours – 20
QXC – Qualifying Cross Country – a 300nm cross country with two stops at aerodromes different to the one of departure
Included in this Course
BCFT work with a number of preferred partners for hour building across the UK and internationally. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
BCFT's Top Tips
The legal requirement to begin the Commercial Pilots Licence training is to hold at least a total of 150 hours, of which 100 are PIC (Pilot in Command/solo). At BCFT we ask our students to begin their training for the Multi-Engine CPL with 169 hours total. The reason for this is that you have to have 200 hours at the time of your CPL test. The MEP is a 6 hour course and the CPL is a 25 hour course. Once you have completed those two modules you will have the correct hours to be eligible for the test.
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5. Multi-Engine Piston – MEP
Course Overview
The 6 hour course introduces you to the complexity of a multi-engine aircraft with retractable undercarriage and 6 levers (throttle, mixture and propeller). At BCFT you have to complete the MEP prior to progressing with the CPL or the IR elements of commercial pilot training.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Duchess – BE76, fitted with Garmin500.
Course Requirements
PPL
Class 2 medical
70 hours PIC
FRTOL with an ELP of Level 5 of above
FRTOL – Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence
ELP – English Language Proficiency
Included in this Course
6 hours flight training
All landings at Bournemouth Airport (EGHH)
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6. Multi Engine Commercial Pilot Licence – MECPL
Aircraft
Piper Warrior – PA28-161
Beechcraft Duchess – BE76, fitted with Garmin500.
Course Requirements
PPL or PPL with IR to gain BIFM credit
Class 1 medical
100 hours PIC
Total of 175 hours
FRTOL with an ELP of Level 5 of above
FRTOL – Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence
ELP – English Language Proficiency
Included in this Course
25 hours flight training (15 if the IR is completed first)
– 17 hours SEP
– 8 hours MEP
Quote for training can be amended for more hours on the twin, get in contact here for a bespoke package price
All landings at Bournemouth Airport (EGHH)
CAA Flight Examiner Fee
Aircraft Hire for Test
VAT
BCFT's Top Tips
You can complete either the IR or the CPL first. We highly recommend completing the CPL first as this hones your VFR flying skills and techniques. Alongside this you will have gained a better understanding and application of cockpit management which is an essential tool for the IR.
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7. Multi Engine Instrument Rating – MEIR
Aircraft
FNPTII Simulator
Beechcraft Duchess – BE76, fitted with Garmin500.
Course Requirements
PPL or CPL to gain BIFM credit
Class1 or 2 Medical
Included in this Course
45 hours flight training post CPL (55 if the IR is completed first)
– 30 hours FNPTII
– 15 hours MEP
All landings at Bournemouth Airport (EGHH)
CAA Flight Examiner Fee
Aircraft Hire for Test
VAT
BCFT's Top Tips
You can complete either the IR or the CPL first. We highly recommend completing the CPL first as this hones your VFR flying skills and techniques. Alongside this you will have gained a better understanding and application of cockpit management which is an essential tool for the IR.
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