- What is Multi crew Pilot License (MPL)?
- How long is the duration of training?
- How does Multi – crew Pilot License (MPL) differ from the traditional pilot training?
- What other pilot training available?
- How do I apply?
- Is there guaranteed employment?
- Do I need a flying experience to qualify to MPL?
- What is a Student’s Pilot License (SPL)?
- Do you offer English courses for applicants with difficulty in the said language?
- What is the validity period for already taken assessment exam?
- Does Alpha Aviation Group offers Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Review?
Question: What is Multi crew Pilot License (MPL)?
Answer: The MPL was developed by a panel of experts from 25 different ICAO member states following a review ICAO initiated back in 2001. This review determined what many aviation experts already knew; that existing ICAO licencing and training standards had not kept up with development in the aviation industry and advancement of aviation training, thereby having a detrimental effect on aviation safety and efficiency.
The benefit of the MPL is that we train pilots from day one to be airline pilots, in a multi-crew airline operating environment where the training is delivered by experienced airline training personnel. We utilize the majority of the flying training instruction on the actual aircraft type that the cadets will be entering airline service on.
Question: How long is the duration of training?
Answer:MPL is run on a monthly basis and last on average 15-18 months in duration, depending on weather condition during the core flying phase.
Question: How does Multi – crew Pilot License (MPL) differ from the traditional pilot training?
Answer: The MPL is an alternate means to train and qualify an airline pilot. A pilot receiving a MPL certificate will have same comprehension as the CPL qualified pilot who has received a type rating. Both will establish ATP-level knowledge and skills and need to acquire initial operating familiarity and pass the check before becoming ATPL pilots.
Question: What other pilot training available?
- Progress dependent on competency - not hours
- Flight instruction hours increased over current requirements (240 vs. 200)
- Utilization of modern training methodologies as practiced by airlines
- Emphasis on modern jet aircraft techniques rather than light aircraft techniques
- Continuous assessment process throughout training
- Modern simulation technology allowing weather and environmental effects to feature in training
- Comprehensive and integrated training syllabus
Answer: Multi crew pilot license
Applicable for non license holders with a college degree or existing license holders (minimum holder of Commercial Pilot License w/ IR), Clark Aviation is the first school to be authorized to render training for this said license, complete with an integrated A320 air craft type rating, which allows holder to become immediately ready to commence as a co-pilot in a commercial air transportation on multi-crew aeroplanes. This course is offered to applicants with existing alignment with Airline companies across the world.
At the core of our Airline Career Programme is our ab-initio pilot training programme. Clark Aviation is one of the pioneers of the new ICAO Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), which has been developed specifically to train ab-initio airline pilots. Following an integrated residential training programme, successful cadets will graduate with a commercial pilot licence that allows them to fly as co-pilots, already fully qualified on the Airbus A320.
The MPL was developed by a panel of experts from 25 different ICAO member states following a review ICAO initiated back in 2001. This review determined what many aviation experts already knew; that existing ICAO licencing and training standards had not kept up with development in the aviation industry and advancement of aviation training, thereby having a detrimental effect on aviation safety and efficiency.
The benefit of the MPL is that we train pilots from day one to be airline pilots; in a multi-crew airline operating environment where the training is delivered by experienced airline training personnel. We utilise the majority of the flying training instruction on the actual aircraft type that the cadets will be entering airline service on.
Benefits to cadets are:
Benefits to airline customers are:
- Pilots trained, in a highly disciplined, multi-crew operating environment
- Superior, relevant training at no cost and no delay to airline
- Pilots ready and prepared to for active airline service in 12 months
- Guaranteed, consistent supply of fully trained pilots to meet airline’s needs in accordance with their scheduled aircraft deliveries
- Win-win solution for the pilots, airlines and aviation industry
Answer: Type Rating & Simulator Training
The aim of this course is to provide trainees with sufficient Theoretical Knowledge, knowledge of Normal & Abnormal procedures, and Type related Flying skills to qualify for the award of an Airbus A320, Boeing B737CL, B737NG, B757, B767 Type rating. At the same time, we offer Recurrent & Refresher Training, Multi Crew Co-operation Concept (MCC) & Jet Orientation Training which may be individually availed or taken as a group program depending on the customer’s requirement & qualifications.
Answer: Private Pilot license
License that permits holder to fly an air craft privately with no payment on service rendered as a pilot.
Answer: Commercial Pilot License w/ IR
For holders of Private Pilot License & Commercial Pilot License, it permits a holder to fly an air craft 24hours a day (day time/night time) and receive compensation on the service rendered as a pilot. It requires an Instrumental rating course to acquire the said license.
Question: How do I apply?
Answer: Interested applicants can be scheduled for an initial assessment test which is conducted everyday (Mondays-Fridays) but requires a 2 day notice prior your amenable test schedule. Please contact your chosen AAG Academy to get information on the admission requirements that you need to bring with you during the test.
Question: Is there guaranteed employment?
Answer: We do not guarantee employment. However, we explore employment opportunities for cadets with our partner airlines.
Question: Do I need a flying experience to qualify to MPL?
Answer: No, The ICAO initiated MPL does not recognize any previous flying done by the student. All those who join the MPL programme are to be treated as equal and no earlier experience is recognized.
Question: What is a Student’s Pilot License (SPL)?
Answer: A Student Pilot License is required for applicants/training cadets who are not carriers of any pilot license to give authorization to the students to fly an aircraft as part of their training course.
Question: Do you offer English courses for applicants with difficulty in the said language?
Answer: Yes. Clark Aviation offers a separate course for applicants that require English training to enhance fluency. Special rates apply to interested parties and it requires an additional fee from its pilot training course. For Foreigners where English is a minority language, students will be required to pass an English examination to ICAO Level 4 standard ((www.icao.com) upon completion of the training and prior issue of a license.
Question: What is the validity period for already taken assessment exam?
Answer: 1 year. For applicants who already took an assessment exam with Clark Aviation, trainees are required to submit their confirmation to proceed on a maximum of 1 year after exam was taken in order to avoid re-take of the said test. A lapse on the mentioned validity date is subject for re-take to ensure applicant still acquire the appropriate intelligence to proceed with the training.
Question: Does Alpha Aviation Group offers Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Review?
Answer: AAG (For Sharjah & Philippines Training Academy) ground school training for Multi Crew Pilot License (MPL) course is JAA standard (using Oxford training syllabus, books, manuals and CBT software) which includes a frozen ATPL level exam course. Trainees may opt take the MPL ground school course in preparation for taking the ATPL exam. Duration of the course program is at a minimum of 6 months at the ground school rate of MPL course.
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