European Professional Pilot Program

The Program

This comprehensive professional flight training program takes you from zero aviation experience to an FAA Commercial Pilot License and a JAA Multi-Engine CPL and frozen Airline Transport Pilot License recognized by the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe (JAA) in less than a year.

This 3 Phase program provides you with the training, licenses and ratings under the JAA as quickly as possible, at a reasonable price.

Phase 1 – Private through Commercial Instrument training, accomplished in the US and paid for in US Dollars.

Phase 2 – JAA Commercial License and Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating Completion, training accomplished in Europe and paid for in Euros.

Phase 3 – JAA Boeing 737 Type Rating, training accomplished in Europe and paid for in Euros.

When you complete your training with a 737NG Type Rating on your JAA license, you meet the standard requirement to be offered an interview with an airline in today’s market.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Benefits of Using Global Pilot Careers

Phase 1 Training:
FAA Private through Commercial Instrument

• Complete Training Tailored To The Airlines – In Months, Not Years
• The Most Time And Cost Effective Program On The Market
• Complete FAA CPL License in Less Than 6 Months
• You Will Log over 100 Hours of Pilot In Command Time in an aircraft.
• You Will Finish Phase 1 With over 200 Hours of Total Flight Time.
• 40 Hour Jet Transition Course
• Favorable Currency Exchange Rate
• Pay for Course in Four Installments
• The money you pay for this course is held in a trust account to be dispersed as training is accomplished.
• Visa And TSA Assistance
• No Housing Worries, Your Phase 1 Accommodations Are Included.
• Health Insurance Is Provided While You Are In Training (Students On M-1 Visa Only)
• A FAA First Class Medical Exam is included
• Our Class Size is Limited. We Only Accept the Number Of Flight Students We Can Accommodate.
• Students Train With A Partner
• Training Progress Monitored
• No Sitting Around, Students Are Scheduled For At Least Four Training Events A Week.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Phase 2 Training:
JAA License Completion

• Learn Faster And Cheaper With Distance Learning JAA Theory Training
• JAA Multi-Engine Commercial License and Instrument Rating
• JAA Frozen ATPL
• 130 hours JAA Theory Classroom Review
• 20 hours DA-40 and DA-42 Combined Aircraft Flight Training
• Accommodations Included
• No Currency Exchange Fee, Pay In Euros

Phase 3 Training:
Boeing 737 Type Rating

• B737NG JAA Type Rating
• Airline Assessment Upon Completion Of Course
• Learn To Fly The Aircraft The Airlines Are Using
• Ground Instruction, including computer based training (CBT)
• B737 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FSS)Training, including
• Base Training in The Aircraft
• B737NG Differences
• MCC training Included
• Train in Europe and Pay in Euros
• Pay For Course in Installments
• Assistance With Hotel Accommodations
• Training Progress Monitored
• The Most Time And Cost Effective Program On The Market
• Complete Your Training in Less Than Seven Weeks

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Curriculum and Time Line

Phase 1 - Private, Instrument, and Commercial License

Prerequisites To Initiate Training

• Must be 18 years old
• Must Hold a JAA First Class Medical
• ICAO Level 4 Command of the English Language
• High School Diploma

Weeks 1- 6 Private License

• Private Pilot Ground Training**
• Simulated Flight Training*
• Flight training in an Aircraft
• Private Pilot Check Ride

Weeks 7-12 Instrument Training

• Instrument Ground Training**
• Instrument Written Exam
• Simulated Instrument Training*   
• Instrument Training in an Aircraft
• Instrument Pilot Check Ride

Weeks 13-24 Commercial Training

• Commercial Ground Training**
• Commercial Written Exam
• Cross Country Training in an Aircraft
• Commercial Training in an Aircraft
• Jet Transition Ground Training
• Jet Transition B-737-800 Visual Simulator
• Commercial Pilot Check Ride

* Simulated flight training may be accomplished in an aircraft.
** Instrument Ground training may be accomplished on line, individually or in a classroom environment.

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Phase 2 - JAA License Completion

The Program:

• While completing the training for your commercial license, you will also be completing the required CBT portion of the JAA Theory Distance Learning Course.
• When the Distance Learning requirement has been met, you will complete 130 hours of classroom training and review. You will then be prepared to sit the JAA Theory written examinations.
• With your written examinations completed you will begin your multi-engine training followed by JAA CPL and Instrument training.

Prerequisites To Initiate Training

• Must Hold an FAA Commercial License with Instrument Rating
• Must Have Completed the required portion of the JAA Approved Theory Distance Learning Course.

Note: The Distance Learning Course may be completed in less than 4 months, depending on individual time commitment.

Weeks 25-32 JAA Required Theory Training and Examinations

• JAA Required Aeronautical Knowledge Study and Review
• Required JAA Examinations for ATPL

Weeks 33-36 Flight Training to Complete the JAA CPL with ATPL Theory (16 Hours)

• Multi-Engine Training and JAA License Completion to JAA CPL, IR, and MEL with frozen ATPL

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Phase 3 - Type Rating Training

The Program:

• You will begin your type rating training before you arrive at the training center with a distance learning course. This comprehensive computer based course covers the aircraft systems and procedures that you are required to know to complete this type rating course.
• When you arrive at the training center you will be assigned a training partner and begin with classroom systems review, and procedures training, moving to the actual 737NG simulator training.
• After the simulator check, you will accomplish 6 takeoffs and landings in a 737 aircraft. You will also complete a 737NG differences training and an MCC course.
• Simulator training is accomplished as a crew; you will be scheduled to train with a partner.
• When you complete your training with a 737NG Type Rating on your JAA license, you will receive an assessment with a European airline flying B737 aircraft.

Prerequisites To Initiate Training

• Must hold at least a JAA Commercial License, with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings
• Hold A JAA 1st Class Medical

Week 37 - 41 Level D Full Flight Simulator (“FFS”) Training

• CBT training at home
• Classroom tutoring
• Mock-up procedure training
• MCC training
• Simulator training
• Base training (6 landings)
• NG differences (ground)
• NG differences (simulator)

Note: Training content, time line and price subject to change without notice. Price is based on the minimum requirements to complete the required training. Individual time to completion may vary.

Program Enrollment

Step One -
Initial Refundable Course Deposit - This gets you started

• Complete our online Application Form with a $500 refundable deposit
• We will initiate the visa application process and to secure your desired class date.
• You will receive an Acceptance Letter and an I-20 visa application Form.
• You will also receive an Enrollment Agreement for you to print, and read.
• Should you decide not to proceed for any reason, all moneys paid will be refunded minus a $200 enrollment fee.
• You can pay via PayPal, Bank Transfer, cash or check.

Step Two -
Enrollment Agreement - Once you decide to commence your Flight Training:

• Please sign the Agreement and fax it back to us, and also FedEx it to us with a copy of your passport and any pilot licenses you currently hold.
• An additional $1,000 payment is required at this time to cover initial course ware and online training programs that you will receive.
• Should you withdraw your application for any reason, all moneys paid will be refunded minus any program related costs and accumulated processing fees.
• You can pay via PayPal, Bank Transfer, cash or check.

The entire deposit becomes non-refundable if enrollment is cancelled within 30 days of the class start date. Class size is limited, so it is important to submit the deposit and secure your place in class.

Step Three – US M-1 Visa Application

Go to International Student Visa
“How to Apply for an M-1 Visa” section of the web page, and follow the detailed instructions.

Step Four – Apply for TSA clearance

Go to International Student Visa
“How to Apply for TSA Approval” section of the web page, and follow the detailed instructions.

Step Five – Course Payment

The First Course Payment of $28,000 must be paid via Bank Transfer Cash or Check prior to the first day of class. Funds will be held in trust and dispersed to the school as training is accomplished.

Prior to departing for the US, you must have received your visa and TSA approval to have your fingerprints taken. We can take your fingerprints on the day you arrive and submit them to the AFSP at that time. You must have your permission to initiate training before your actual flight training.

Step Six

It is suggested that you plan to arrive at least 2 days prior to the first day of class in order to get settled in before you begin your training.