Study location	Estonia, Tartu
Academic field	Transport services (ISCED 84)
Type	Professional Higher Education, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Science)
Course code	CATP
Accreditation	2021-24-05

Tuition fee	€4,050 per semester Payment instructions are sent to the applicant directly after accepting the offer and signing the study contract. NB! In case of taking the full programme the flight training fees apply from the second year spring semester. For extra information please read from here.
Application fee	€50 one-time The application fee is non-refundable. Payment instructions are sent to the applicant directly after submitting the application. Further information: lennuakadeemia.ee/admissions/application-fee
Examination fee	€250 one-time This fee applies to the candidates who are applying for the full 3-year program. The Pilot Aptitude Test fee is non-refundable. Payment instructions are sent to the applicant directly after passing the theoretical test (online Moodle test).

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. 1) Higher secondary education – for country-specific document requirements please see www.lennuakadeemia.ee/admissions/country-specific-document-requirements/ Please be sure to check further information and our step-by-step application guide at www.lennuakadeemia.ee/admissions/catp

Language requirements	English All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.lennuakadeemia.ee/admissions/english-language-proficiency

More information	lennuakadeemia.ee/admissions/catp

Overview

Estonian Aviation Academy is and Authorized Training Center of IATA. The goal of our Commercial Air Transport Pilot program is to prepare pilots, whose qualification meets the international aviation requirements and who have an aviation personnel licence to work in commercial air transport. The graduates have knowledge of aviation enterprise management and a broad view of aviation generally.

In addition to the professional pilot training we provide you with extensive knowledge in:

• principles of aviation management;
• operations of an aviation company;
• logistics, international economics, marketing, and financial and strategic planning;
• teamwork and communication skills;
• environmental ethics.

If you already have a professional pilot’s license, you can study online and obtain a BSc degree. If you plan your studies accordingly, this can be achieved in 1 year. Then your prior training and experience accounts for 120 ECTS and you’ll have to obtain 60 ECTS during your studies.

Programme structure

The curriculum consists of the following modules:
1. Fundamentals of Aviation (15 ECTS)
2. Aviation Management Module (27 ECTS)
3. Basic Professional Training Module (48 ECTS)
4. Pilot Speciality training module (72 ECTS)
5. Optional Module (6 ECTS)
6. Research Module (6 ECTS)
7. Final Exam Module (6 ECTS)

Career opportunities

Whether it is a small to medium-sized company or some global corporation abroad – we prepare you well for the future job market! You may also continue your studies at Masters-level in other universities in Estonia or abroad.

Upon graduation, you will be able to start building your career as a Commercial Air Transport Pilot and take a next step in your career!