University Modular Pilot Training (uMAP)
Alhama, Murcia, Southern Spain
Can’t decide between university life and flight training? Do both with uMAP!
Designed to fit perfectly with your university aviation degree course, uMAP takes you from PPL to fATPL, perfectly complementing your existing studies. We work alongside your university to deliver the commercial flight training elements of your degree. It’s simple.
You can enrol on our uMAP course with any university, provided you are on a relevant degree programme (e.g. Air Transport/Aviation Management with pilot studies). Currently we partner with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU).
uMAP. Designed Around You.
Training Components
Theoretical Knowledge Training
Hour building (hours packages to suit your experience/requirements)
Advanced Flight Training
Advanced Upset Prevention Recovery Training
APS MCC (based in the UK)
BSc Degree in Air Transport Management
Hour building
Course Equipment
Training materials & flight bag
PadPilot ATPL eBooks
Uniform
iPad
Question bank access
Support Services
Wellbeing Services
Graduate employment services (optional extra)
ATPL (A) Exam fees (first time passes only)
Flight test fees (first time passes only)
Location and Facilities
Base in Alhama, Spain and Oxford, UK
Accommodation in Alhama and Oxford
Transport to and from accommodation and training facility
Return flight to our Fair Weather base
Course Entry Requirements
Requirements to join us on this course are, as a minimum:
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- A current UK issued passport or UK Settled Status (indefinite right to remain)
- For Dual Licence you will need an EASA Class 1 (assigned to Danish authority) and UK CAA medical certificate. For single EASA or UK licensing path will only need to obtain the Class 1 medical for your chosen path (see FAQs).
- Enrolled on a degree in Commercial Aviation + Pilot Studies
- Valid PPL (A)
- Complete our Modular application form
Our University Partners
We partner with any university institution providing a relevant aviation degree programme (Air Transport/Aviation Management) but please see below for details of our current academic partners.
Buckinghamshire New University (BNU)
BNU have over 20 years of experience and a strong reputation in the aviation field. We are their preferred ATO partner and are proud to be partnering with them to provide the commercial pilot training element to their degree course in aviation management.
BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes
University of West London (UWL)
Voted London’s best modern university in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and ranked in the UK top 10 for Aviation Management, we are a chosen industry partner to deliver the commercial pilot training element of their degree course.
BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Licence
Course breakdown
Submit your University Modular Application Form
To enrol, you’ll need to submit a Leading Edge Modular application. This process assesses your potential for success and ensures we select the best pilots for the airlines.
Modular Application components:
- An application form with situational judgement questions.
Academic Study at University (Year One)
Approx. 30 training weeks, Your Chosen University
Your first year is spent completing academic study at your university of choice. During this time, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of aviation and flying and work towards obtaining your PPL (A).
You will complete:
- 13 PPL Ground School Subjects
- PPL Ground Exams
- Minimum of 45 PPL flying hours
ATPL Ground School + Hour Building (Year Two)
Approx. 33 training weeks, Alhama Campus
Building on your PPL theory, you’ll join Leading Edge Aviation to develop the knowledge and understanding required for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence.
As with our Integrated courses, you will be studying the most up-to-date academic syllabus, and will also study KSA100 (Knowledge, Skills & Attitude). This helps to develop the soft skills that are a critical part of your future career. This important element of the course will be continuously assessed throughout your training.
Alongside ATPL ground school, you will complete the remainder of your hour building with us. This will take you to our minimum requirement of 174 hours (including a night rating and 100 hours pic) to begin working towards your Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL).
Need to Know:
- 13 Subjects
- 3 modules
- 650 training hours (minimum)
- 26 progress checks
- 13 (or 26 for dual licence) Qualifying exams
- Night Rating (5 hours)
- Up to 124 hours building can be included in your programme
Academic Study at University (Year Three)
Approx. 30 training weeks, Your University
For your third year of the course, you return to your chosen university to complete your degree course. For a more detailed breakdown of the academic requirements of this phase of training please consult your chosen university.
- Buckinghamshire New University: BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training in Aeroplanes
- University of West London:Bsc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Licence
Advanced Flight Training (Year Four)
Approx. 23 training weeks, Oxford Campus
Finally it’s back to Leading Edge for your fourth and final year. In this phase of the course you complete the remainder of your ATPL flight training.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL)
You will start your advanced flight training by working towards your commercial pilot’s licence on our fleet of multi-engine Aircraft.
- 31 training hours plus Commercial Pilot Licence Skills Test
- Aircraft type: DA42
- Includes MEP (Multi Engine Piston) Class Rating
Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)
Your airline preparation continues with the MEIR. You’ll train in our AL42 simulators and our twin-engine aircraft, to learn how to fly in instrument and all weather conditions.
- Aircraft: AL42 simulator & DA42
- Training hours: 51.3 (may be reduced, depending on experience) plus Instrument Rating Skills Test
- Total aircraft time: 20.8 hours
- Total sim time: 30.5 hours
Advanced Upset Prevention Recovery Training (AUPRT)
Using a combination of theory and flight training, you’ll learn how to apply the correct recovery techniques if you encounter upsets in flight at any time in your aviation career.
- 5 Training hours
- Aircraft:Slingsby Firefly (AUPRT)
Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC)
The ultimate phase of the course is the Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) Course. It’s conducted in our state-of-the-art MPS Airbus A320 FTD-1 Simulator which has a full Airbus data pack and multiple HD airports. It will be your first taste of flying as an airline pilot in a multi crew environment.
- 25 hours (minimum) Theoretical Knowledge Instruction, including Airline Oriented Training
- 20 hours of briefing and de-briefing before and after simulator training sessions
- 40 hours of type-specific flight simulator training, with a final assessment
- Online access to all training materials and manuals
Graduate Employment Services (Optional extra)
3-Day Course & Ongoing Support, Oxford Campus
Our comprehensive Graduate Employment Services is an optional extra for all University Modular students. The course is designed to prepare and support you in landing that all important First Officer role.
The course is taught by a team who have a wealth of experience in pilot recruitment and held at our academy in Oxford. Our instructors will walk you through the assessment process, tailoring the workshop to your experience and ensuring you are ready for your first airline interview.
The 3-day course will cover:
- Airline applications
- Maximising your first impression
- Personal development plans
- CV workshops
- Cover letter creation
- Interview techniques & mock interviews
- Group exercise training
- Airline application support
- How to prepare for a Simulator assessment
University Modular Course Fees
