Become a Pilot:
Airline Pilot ATPL Programme

This programme will get you to an ATPL through what is commonly called the Integrated pathway. This means all of your training, from zero to obtaining your ATPL license. The direct track to your Airline Pilot career

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About Barcelona Flight school

Welcome to the best place in the world to start your career as a Professional Pilot. Barcelona Flight School is an EASA-certified ATO with more than 70 years of experience training Airplane and Helicopter pilots. Our training programs are designed to provide the fastest and safest path towards an EASA ATP license.

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Because of our safety, quality and flexibility

We strive to provide our students with the best quality training possible, since this will make the difference between success and failure later on their career

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because our training programs

We are certified by the Spanish EASA representative, the  AESA, as an Aviation Training Organization (ATO) with the number E-ATO-037

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because of our resources

We have a fleet of  40+ planes with Digital Glass Cockpits, our own Maintenance & Repair shop, and a professional team of Theoretical and Flight Instructors.

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Because of our history

Barcelona Flight School is a pioneer in pilot training in Spain, providing aviation training since 1953. We have trained over 5,000 pilots and offer a variety of aviation courses.

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because we are international

Our courses are focused on the needs of our International Students. The school environment is international and multicultural and all our courses are held in English language.

Why to choose
barcelona flight school?

We take your education and training very seriously and will prepare you not only to pass your exams and flight reviews but also to let you achieve an excellence level high enough to make sure that you have the maximum opportunities when it comes to applying for a line job.

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Frozen ATPL

After completing the course, you will obtain a Frozen ATPL licence plus APS MCC

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Fast turnaround

The fastest option to get your ATPL, in 18 to 24 months

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Combine study with flight

In the integrated course, you can start your flight training well before completing all your classes.

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From zero to be a Pilot

An ab-initio course means that you don’t need any previous flight experience

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Support for international students

The perfect solution for international students: we'll support you every step of the way.

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Visa formalities & accommodation

We provide assistance to help you obtain a visa and adjust to your new environment and student life.

17,000+

Hours flown per year

40+

Aircrafts

3

Base airports

5000+

Students successfully become pilots

Why to choose Barcelona?

Enjoy living in Barcelona, one of the best cities of the world, while you learn. Working hard to earn your future career as a pilot doesn’t mean you can’t take a break to enjoy the beaches or the theatres at the vibrant capital city of Catalonia. In fact, no other city in the world can offer such a combination of flying conditions and convenience for the student:

  • Awesome weather – you will fly more days
  • Good transport and communications – for the international student
  • International, global attitude – you’ll feel at home
  • Fine culture, spectacles and gastronomy – to take a break
  • Above average quality of life – focus on your training
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The right choice for the serious student

No other single school in Spain has the same experience training future pilots than Barcelona Flight School. This fact, paired with exceptional weather and an excellent aircraft fleet and instructor team, makes our school the right choice for any serious student.

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What our students say about us.

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Clarence Chung

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"I started my integrated ATPL course on 2017. I had many instructors teaching me and improvement my flying skills. They always want the best out of the student and are very professional."

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Gemma Izquierdo

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My experience at Barcelona flight school has been great from day one; from the instructors to the lovely administrative staff they have all been very helpful during my journey to becoming a licensed commercial pilot.

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Jordina Llort

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"I had such a good experience during my ground and flight training in Barcelona Flight School. They count with a large and varied fleet of airplanes and the ground installations are easily accessible for all the students"

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Stevan Lavat

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"Even thought it was though and challenging I enjoyed every second of it. It was my best 2 years in my life. The instructors are really nice and the facility as well. Right now I’m working as a first officer in Pegasus Airlines on a Boeing 737."

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Program Structure

The Airline Pilot Programme is a comprehensive training course for aspiring pilots looking to obtain their Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Multi-engine Instrument (ME-IR) rating and Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). The course includes APS MCC training in a B737-800NG simulator, preparing students to work as First Officers in multi-pilot transport category aircraft.

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Ground Training

This programme is an ab-initio course addressed to all those future pilots that wish to obtain the CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) with the ME-IR (Multi-engine Instrument

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Flight Training

Students will start to fly approximately after 6 months into the course, and the flight training phase will last until the course ends.

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Multi-Crew Coordination Course

This will provide the required knowledge and experience to fly in a multi-crew environment, which is a pre-requisite for any airline interview.

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Quality Training

We strive to produce high-quality courses and training activities so that your education is well valued by your future employers.

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Entry Requirements to Enroll at the Barcelona Flight School

Be sure when you apply to comply with the following:

Being over 18 years old

Being able to pass a Class 1 Pilot Medical Exam

Pass Pre-Assessment STEM, cognitive skills and english

Application process

Contact Us to start your enrolment process
Complete and submit your application form
Pass an entry exam in English, physics and mathematics
Meet the financial entry requirements. Once you have passed the tests, pay the program's first instalment to secure your spot
As soon as we receive the payment, we will send an invitation letter for you to start your visa procedures, if necessary
Once in Spain, obtain a Class I Medical Certificate at an approved AME/AMC (Aeronautical Medical Examinator / Aeronautical Medical Center). Make sure you can arrive in advance for this
Once you have successfully met the above requirements, you will be entitled to become a new BFS student!

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Leave us your details and very shortly we will contact you to start your journey into aviation with Barcelona Flight School