Zero to Airline (Modular Pilot Training)

Course Overview

The European Pilot Academy EASA 0 to Airline Programme is a comprehensive two-year pilot training programme based at Malta International Airport, Luqa, Malta. Delivered by European Pilot Academy, an institution with over 30 years of experience and more than 3,000 successful graduates — this programme is fully compliant with EASA requirements and takes you from zero experience to a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Frozen ATPL, giving you everything you need to launch your airline career.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured across three clear steps.

Step 1 - Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

You begin with the foundational skills required to fly safely and efficiently. Ground school covers 110 hours of theory across 9 subjects — Aviation Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and VFR Communications. Flight training requires a minimum of 45 hours on a single-engine aircraft, made up of 25 hours dual and 10 hours solo.

Step 2 - ATPL Theory, Night Rating, Instrument Foundation and Hour Build

This step builds your theoretical and practical depth. You'll complete ATPL ground school covering 13 theory exams plus a KSA exam, delivered through a blended digital and classroom system. Alongside this, you'll complete a Night Rating (5 hours night flying), a Basic Instrument Flying Module (5 hours flight training plus 5 hours instrument simulator), and an 85-hour hour build as Pilot in Command.

Step 3 - Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating and CPL

The final step takes you to full commercial licence standard. You'll complete a Multi-Engine Rating on the Diamond DA-42 (6 hours), an Instrument Rating (16.5 hours on the DA-42 plus 30 hours on an approved FNTP II simulator), and your Commercial Pilot Licence flight test (5 hours on the DA-42 plus 10 hours on a Piper Warrior).

Training Summary

The programme runs over 2 years with 235 total flight training hours and 760 hours of ground school. Malta offers 330 flyable days per year, meaning your training stays on track with minimal weather disruption.

Course Fee

The full training fee starts from €65,000, available across three tiers — Classic at €65,000, Classic+ at €66,750, and Premium+ at €69,700. A structured payment plan is available across all tiers, with an initial deposit followed by five scheduled instalments over 15 months.

This fee includes:

• All flight training hours across every step of the programme
• Ground school instruction and digital training materials
• Electronic Flight Training Management Software
• iPad
• Comprehensive notes and study materials