Types of flight training
Before we talk about the price you need to know the different types of flight training available in the world, and which is considered better and why.
Integrated training
Integrated flight training is a full-time commercial flight training course. In integrated training, all the program is completed with the same flight training organization. Because all the training is done with the same establishment it is usually shorter than modular training. A full time integrated course usually takes between 18 months and 2 years. And the student is qualified to take a CPL exam after that, if they pass the exam they get the license.
In addition to that, students who complete integrated flight training can complete the course with fewer flight hours than the number of hours required if completing it through modular training.
Because this is High quality, intensive training, many airlines prefer to hire students from integrated training courses.
Modular training
Modular flight training means completing your flight training one step at a time. It’s usually cheaper than integrated training, but it often takes years. That is why it is usually the route people take when they learn aviation as a hobby, not a career. You can take modular training while working a full-time job in any other field.
Keep in mind that in modular training you will be required to buy your books and materials, which do not come cheap, as well as some equipment such as a headset, which is definitely not cheap.
Another important point is that prices change, so the overall cost may change while you are working on your modules.
Modular flight training is usually done in the following order:
- Private Pilots Licence (PPL)
- Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
- Hour Building
- Commercial Pilots Licence
- Type Rating
