INTEGRATED LEAP TRAINING COURSES IN ALHAMA - Murcia, southern Spain -
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our full integrated fATPL LEAP training courses, landing in Alhama, southern Spain! You can start on your pilot journey with Leading Edge Aviation, basking in the sunny skies of Alhama.
Take control of your future with the flexibility to choose between EASA, UK CAA, or Dual Licenses. With courses set to start from January 2025, we are looking forward to welcoming aspiring pilots eager to kickstart their aviation careers.
Our Leading Edge Airline Preparation (LEAP) courses in Alhama offer the same high standard and comprehensive training that Leading Edge Aviation is known for, minus the degree component. All training leading up to the APS MCC will take place in Spain, with the final stages and Graduate Services awaiting you at our Oxford campus.
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Training Components
Theoretical Knowledge Training
Initial Flight Training
Advanced Flight Training Advanced
Upset Prevention Recovery Training
APS MCC (based in the UK)
Course Equipment
Training materials & flight bag
PadPilot ATPL eBooks
Uniform
iPad
Question bank access
Support Services
Graduate employment services
Wellbeing services
Training guarantee
ATPL (A) qualifying exam fees
Flight test fees
Location and Facilities
Base in Alhama, Spain and Oxford, UK
Accommodation in Alhama and Oxford
COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The UK
Requirements to join the course are, as a minimum;
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- Should have the right to study in the EU
- For Dual Licence you will need EASA Class 1 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.
- 5 GCSEs at 4+ or equivalent (e.g., National 5. Level 2 Vocational) including Maths, English and a Science (preferably Physics).
- ICAO 5 or above in spoken English
- Successfully complete our robust Skills Assessment
Spain
Requirements to join the course are, as a minimum;
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- Should have the right to study in the EU
- For Dual Licence you will need EASA Class 1 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.
- 5 ESO grades at 5+ including Maths, English and a Science (preferably Physics).
- ICAO 5 or above in spoken English
- Successfully complete our robust Skills Assessment
Portugal
Requirements to join the course are, as a minimum;
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- Should have the right to study in the EU
- For Dual Licence you will need EASA Class 1 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.
- 4 CPES exam results at 14+ including Maths, English and a Science (preferably Physics).
- ICAO 5 or above in spoken English
- Successfully complete our robust Skills Assessment
France
Requirements to join the course are, as a minimum;
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- Should have the right to study in the EU
- For Dual Licence you will need EASA Class 1 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.
- Passed Le Brevet at during the last year of collège (3e: troisième)
- ICAO 5 or above in spoken English
- Successfully complete our robust Skills Assessment
Italy
Requirements to join the course are, as a minimum;
- Aged 18 or over at the start of training (no upper age limit!)
- Should have the right to study in the EU
- For Dual Licence you will need EASA Class 1 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.
- At a score of at least 60 in the Diploma di Esame di Stato
- ICAO 5 or above in spoken English
- Successfully complete our robust Skills Assessment
Course breakdown
Ground School Training
28 Training weeks, Alhama Campus
LEAP starts with an education in the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge that will form the academic foundation of your future career.
We are very proud to be leading the way and are delivering the most up to date academic syllabus (e.g. ECQB2020) for the Regulatory Authorities to our students. The 13 ATPL(A) subjects are covered over three separate modules of study, with CAA and/or EASA exams for those subjects being taken at the end of each module.
Students also study KSA100 (Knowledge, Skills & Attitude) which helps to develop the softer skills that are a critical part of their future career and includes subjects such as CRM (Crew Resource Management) and TEM (Threat and Error Management).
Within Ground Training and as part of their KSA studies, our students also complete a ground school supplementary flight. This allows students to experience and use their recently acquired knowledge in the air while also introducing some core flying skills that they will continue to develop in the foundation flight phase.
Need to know:
- 3 modules
- 750 training hours (minimum)
- 26 progress checks
- 13 (or 26 for dual licence) Qualifying exams
Foundation Flight Training
26 Training weeks, Alhama Campus
With ATPL ground school complete, you’ll work towards achieving your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). Our Foundation Flight Training is conducted from our Alhama Campus, where highly experienced instructors will take you through the early exercises up to your first solo and then onwards to your CPL in a Multi-Engine (ME) aircraft.
Need to know:
- 130.3 hours training hours
- Commercial Pilot Licence Skills Test
- Aircraft: DA40, DA42
- Sim: DA42
Advanced Flight Training
13 Training weeks, Alhama Campus
You’ll continue onto your Advanced Flight Training where you will experience the more challenging flying conditions prior to undertaking your Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) along with Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (A-UPRT) which are the final live flying elements of the course before progressing to the next stage.
MEIR
53.5 training hours
Including Instrument Rating Skills Test
AUPRT
4 flight training hours (+5 training hours ground school)
Need to know:
- Aircraft time: 27.5 hours
- Sim time: 30.5 hours
- Aircraft: DA42 & Slingsby Firefly (AUPRT)
- Sim: DA42
APS MCC
3 Training weeks, Oxford Campus
The ultimate phase of the course is the Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation Course. It’s conducted in our state of the art MPS Airbus A320 FTD-1 Simulator and will be your first taste of flying as an airline pilot in Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations. You’ll learn to work as a flight crew and learn how to fly a modern swept-wing jet airliner using recognised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- 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
- Use of self-study material, including an XR virtual cockpit and immersive 360 degree bite-size training videos
Graduate Employment Services
3-Day Course & Ongoing Support, Oxford Campus
You’re now a qualified Commercial pilot with an Instrument Rating and eligible to apply for First Officer positions. Our LEAP course includes comprehensive Graduate Employment Services 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.
As part of our bespoke graduate services, 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
FEES
Single Licence LEAP
including accommodation & Training Guarantee
Deposit
non-refundable
Initial Payment
30 days prior to course start date
2nd Payment
4 months after course start date
3rd Payment
8 months after course start date
4th Payment
10 months after course start date
5th Payment
12 months after course start date
Dual Licence LEAP
including accommodation & Training Guarantee
Deposit
non-refundable
Initial Payment
30 days prior to course start date
2nd Payment
4 months after course start date
3rd Payment
8 months after course start date
4th Payment
10 months after course start date
5th Payment
12 months after course start date
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FAQ’s
What is the Skills Assessment process?
Our Skills Assessment is a day-long assessment that takes place online. It involves a few different theoretical and practical exercises, designed to test your aptitude and suitability for the course.
Taking the Skills Assessment
You’ll conduct a number of exercises, including a formal interview, a group exercise, and aptitude tests, which would include maths. Experts in each of these fields will score you against set criteria, then at the end of the day, you’ll be given feedback on how you’ve done.
What happens next?
If you’re successful you’ll be offered a place on the course. We’re so confident in our Skills Assessment that we also offer a Training Guarantee. So if you fail to pass the course for reasons of aptitude rather than attitude, we promise to cover your additional training fees.
If I don’t pass, can I reapply?
Not everyone is successful. This might be down to a number of different reasons—not least, a touch of the jitters. As part of our feedback, we’ll highlight the areas that need your extra attention and give you a time frame for trying again. We can also point you towards the right help and support. There’s no limit to the number of times you can retake a Skills Assessment but if it takes you more than a couple of tries, our assessor will give you some honest feedback about your reasonable prospects.
Can I book now?
Yes! Click here to book your place on the next scheduled skills assessment day.
Can I come and view the Alhama campus before I attend a Skills Assessment?
We will soon be able to offer Open Days and Private Tours of our Alhama campus so you can explore the classrooms and meet the instructors. If you are interested in attending an Open Day or booking a Private Tour, please register your interest above.
How long do I have to start training after completion of a successful Skills Assessment?
What Qualifications do I need?
5 x GCSEs (including English, Maths & Science, preferably Physics!) level 4/C and above.
Do I need to be fit and healthy to be a pilot?
I wear glasses – is this a problem?
You do not need to have perfect vision; however, the UK CAA require you to have a certain standard of vision, you should contact a UK CAA Authorised Medical Examiner (AME) to find out more.
I have a medical condition/ allergy – will this stop me being a pilot?
Not necessarily. Unfortunately, we are unable to comment on anything relating to medical conditions and restrictions. You will be required to obtain a Class 1 medical to commence training at Leading Edge Aviation.
Please contact the issuing authority for further information regarding medicals, in the case of the UK the CAA should be able to assist.
If you are the holder of an EU Passport you can train with Leading Edge Aviation – Currently we are unable to offer Tier 4 sponsorship but watch this space!