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

Enrollment open – Start date: January 2027

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About Barcelona Flight School

Welcome to the ideal place to start your career as a professional pilot. Barcelona Flight School is an EASA-certified ATO with more than 70 years of experience training aeroplane and helicopter pilots. Our training programmes are designed to give you the fastest and safest path to an EASA CPL licence.

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Safety, quality and flexibility

We strive to give our students the highest-quality training possible, because it will make the difference between success and failure later in their careers.

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Certified training programmes

We are certified by AESA, the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency, as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with number E-ATO-037.

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Our resources

We have a fleet of more than 40 aircraft with digital glass cockpits, our own maintenance and repair workshop, and a professional team of theory and flight instructors.

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Our history

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

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An international school

Our courses are designed around the needs of our international students. The school environment is international and multicultural, and all our courses are taught in English.

Why choose Barcelona Flight School?

We take your education and training very seriously. We will prepare you not only to pass your exams and flight checks, but also to reach a level of excellence that gives you the best possible opportunities when you apply for an airline job.

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Frozen ATPL

After completing the course, you will hold a Frozen ATPL plus the APS MCC certificate.

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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 Commercial Pilot

An ab initio course means 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+

Aircraft

3

Base airports

5,000+

Students who became pilots

Why choose Barcelona?

Enjoy living in Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world, while you train. Working hard for your future career as a pilot doesn’t mean you can’t take a break to enjoy the beaches or the theatres of Catalonia’s vibrant capital. In fact, few cities in the world offer students such a combination of flying conditions and quality of life:

  • 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 school in Spain has as much experience training future pilots as Barcelona Flight School. Combined with exceptional weather, an excellent fleet and a first-class team of instructors, this makes our school the right choice for any serious student.

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What our students say

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Clarence Chung

ATPL(A) Programme

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“I started my integrated ATPL course in 2017. I had many instructors who taught me and helped me improve my flying skills. They always want the best for their students and are very professional.”

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Gemma Izquierdo

ATPL(A) Programme

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“My experience at Barcelona Flight School has been great from day one. From the instructors to the lovely administrative staff, everyone has been very helpful during my journey to becoming a licensed commercial pilot.”

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Jordina Llort

ATPL Programme

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“I had a very good experience during my ground and flight training at Barcelona Flight School. They have a large and varied fleet of aircraft, and the facilities are easily accessible for all students.”

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Stevan Lavat

ATPL Programme

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“Even though it was tough and challenging, I enjoyed every second of it. They were the best two years of my life. The instructors are really nice, and so are the facilities. Right now I’m working as a first officer at 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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Theoretical Training

This programme is an ab initio course for future pilots who wish to obtain the CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) with the ME-IR (Multi-Engine Instrument Rating).

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Flight Training

Students start flying approximately 6 months into the course, and the flight training phase continues until the end of the course.

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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 at Barcelona Flight School

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following requirements:

Be over 18 years old

Be able to pass a Class 1 pilot medical exam

Pass the pre-assessment in 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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