Residential Courses

Path2Pilot has over 10 years of teaching ATPL subjects and is a CAA and EASA approved ATO ground school. Instructor-led and personalised tuition is what we do outstandingly well and our residential course is the highly recommended path for those with little prior knowledge of commercial aviation.

It is essential to have a very good grasp of the complex theory to properly prepare you for the flying training phases and afterwards in your career as an airline or commercial pilot. Our flexible course, coupled with our experienced staff is proven to give our students the best foundations for their aviation careers.

Pre-Requisites

Before starting this course we advise you to have the following:

• Electronic Device (Apple or Android)
• ICAO Level 4 or higher
• Hold a valid ICAO PPL licence (at least passed the PPL skills test)
• Complete a maths and physics assessment (included in this course)
• A Class 1 Medical Certificate (highly recommended)

What’s Involved?

Our residential courses last around 8-9 months in total. During this period you will undertake 6 months full-time in the classroom at our Path 2 Pilot facilities, led by our highly experienced team of instructors and then 2-3 months of full-time self-study at home.

For the 6 months of full-time study your residential timetable is set up with lectures each morning and afternoon tutorials and practice questions every weekday from 0900 to 1630. This blended approach to teaching and learning allows our students the opportunity to collaborate, network and exchange knowledge. This ensures that you not only achieve the best possible exam results, but you are also given the skills to perform more effectively throughout your career as an airline pilot. A one-week (residential) brush up revision week is given immediately before taking each session of ATPL exams at the end of each module.

Our approved course has minimum set requirements as set out by the aviation authorities. The minimum course criteria to be issued with a course completion certificate are:

• >650 hours ground tuition covering the 13 subjects over 4 modules.
• CBT progress tests passed.
• Satisfactory results in ATO practice exams.
• A satisfactory pass in our KSA100 training and assessment course.
• Passes in external EASA or CAA exams*

^{*Please note that it is an EASA and UK CAA requirement that all 13 exams are passed within an 18-month period in no more than 6 exam sittings and not more than 4 attempts at each subject.}

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Course Cost 

Our residential learning courses are competitively priced (see Courses & Prices Page) and we are one of the very few schools in the UK offering residential instruction in class.

Included in this price is the following: 

• >650 hours classroom teaching from experienced TKIs.
• 16 downloadable Padpilot iBooks as reference material.
• Online LMS with tutorials, webinars, progress tests, practice exams.
• Revision days and invigilated practice exams in each subject. 
• 3-day “soft skills” (KSA100) training and assessments course.
• Personalised study plan with the subjects divided into groups of 3 for 4 exam sittings (4 exams last module).
• Online videos/tutorials through our Path2Pilot online learning environment.
• Professional development experience in B737 Sim and/or ATC visit (when available)..
• FREE access to ATPLQs Question Bank fro duration of course or up to 12 months.

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So Why Choose Us?

Our bespoke training programmes offer highly sought after teacher led knowledge transfer for each of the 13 ATPL exams. With revision and progress tests tailored throughout the course, our residential courses come with an average pass mark of over 92%.  

All of our instructors come with a substantial military and commercial background giving you access to real life flying experience and knowledge. Each instructor comes with a wealth of expertise in their specialist domains. Our bespoke training plans ensure that your tuition is personalised, allowing you to take the exams progressively, to guarantee maximum success.

Our facilities are accessible 24/7 to all our residential students, offering a very comfortable break-out area for studying and collaboration, with hot drinks and biscuits provided and a communal kitchen available. Located 10 minutes drive from Edinburgh Airport our location offers the ideal opportunities for good value accommodation (budget hotels & good B&Bs) with the City Attractions of Edinburgh easily accessible. Also nearby is the newly rebranded City of  Dunfermline, boasting a host of heritage attractions and leisure sites, making our residential experiences both affordable and memorable. See FAQs for details and links to local accommodation websites.