Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Processes

To obtain an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), applicants must meet various criteria including being at least 21 years old, having a high school degree, a valid medical certificate, and completing necessary training and exams. Additionally, they must have 1500 flight hours, including 500 hours in multi-pilot conditions, and must pass a final check flight.

Key points

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 1 medical certificate is necessary.
• Completion of required training and exams is essential.
• Applicant needs 1500 hours of flight time, including multi-pilot experience.

*Plain-English summary of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Türkiye) guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*