Become a pilot
Becoming a pilot is one of the most exiting and life changing decision someone could make just as it is choosing the right school for you. Flying upon the sky as a career is more than just a vocational matter, it’s a life style that envolves passion,commitment and dedication.
At Urbe Aero we are commited to help you before, during and after this path giving you a step by step guideline information to help you become your dream come true.
Identikit of the successful pilot
As one of the most important things we have learned over the years with our vast experience in aviation training program is that cadet pilots who have succeed on their programs often have certain aptitudes that stands up from other careers:
- passion for flying;
- ability to work in teams;
- ability to work under preasure;
- aptitude for numbers & data analysis;
- have a good knowledge in english (writen and spoken);
- great motivation.
PRE-REQUISITES TO ACCESS TO THE ATPL COURSE (AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE)
AGE: 18 years old
Be at least 18 years old at the moment of the enrolment and few months later to start the mandatory exams and practical training.
As for our olders applicants take into consideration that we support dreamers no matter so this is why we do not set an age limit, but just for your consideration, a commercial pilot career ends at approximately 60-65 years, depending on physical abilities.
MEDICAL EXAM: Class 1 Medical Certificate
In order to become a pilot it is mandatory to approve successfuly and without any restrictions an EASA Class 1 Medical Certification.
In Italy it is possible to have a medical exam at the IMAS institute (Institute of Aerospace Medicine) in Rome, Milan and Bari, but the waiting list is quite long up to 3-4 months. The visit consists of a physical and psychological check-up, costs around Eur250,00 and usually, both the visit and the issuing of the certificate will take you all morning.
A further possibility to carry out the medical exam is at the CAVOK medical centre, the first Italian civil aeromedical centre, located in Milano Malpensa, with easier booking times but a higher cost of the visit.
For more information on the medical examination, contact us via the form indicating the course you are interested in.
FOCUS ON THE FIRST STEPS TO START YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM
- verify your medical suitability for obtaining the Class 1 certificate in IMAS centers present in Rome, Milan and Bari;
- Improve your English skills to best handle Wizz Air pre-selections (B1 recommended) and classroom theory
- Make an appointment to visit the school and start the registration
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