Become an Airline Pilot – ATPL Pilot Training

A commercial pilot career within a bachelor’s study programme. The programme is designed as an FAA-oriented pilot training delivered in the United States, followed by a structured transition towards European (EASA) licensing requirements. It is one of the fastest practical routes towards a commercial pilot career (PPL, CPL and ATPL).

On successful completion, you will be ready for an airline career, holding both professional pilot qualifications and an academic degree.

What you will gain

• Private Pilot licence (PPL)

• Instrument flight competencies and rating (IR)

• Commercial pilot licence (CPL)

• Multi-engine flight competencies (ME)

• Airline transport pilot qualification (frozen ATPL)

• Bachelor’s degree

Why choose RAI?

Our lead partner training organisation, “Pelican Flight Training”, is located at North Perry Airport in Hollywood, Florida. Logistically, we are equidistant between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), giving our students easy access to our facility – no matter where they are coming from around the world.

The programme combines the efficiency and operational flexibility of the FAA Part 141 training system with a strategically designed pathway for transition to EASA licensing standards, enabling graduates to access both international and European airline employment markets.

How the programme works

Students first complete the core FAA pilot certification stages, including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, instrument and multi-engine training components. After the U.S. training phase, students who intend to pursue airline employment in Europe complete the applicable EASA conversion process.

Programme modules

• Private Pilot Certification Course

• Instrument Pilot Rating Course

• Commercial Pilot Certification Course

• Multi-Engine Pilot Rating Course

• Academic aviation studies

Who this course is for

This course is intended for applicants seeking a commercial pilot career.

Entry requirements

Applicants should:

• be at least 18 years of age

• hold a high school diploma or equivalent

• fluent English

• meet FAA medical requirements before practical flight training

• be prepared to complete any applicable admissions, visa or TSA steps if studying under the relevant U.S. international-student route

Instructors

Training is delivered by FAA Certified flight instructors of “Pelican Flight Training” and the highly skilled academic staff of Riga Aeronautical Institute.