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COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSES IN SPAIN AND AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT (ATPL)

We offer you three different programmes to become an airline pilot

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In response to the needs of our future students who wish to take a commercial pilot course, and after a decade training professional pilots. we have designed three different and specific programmes to become an airline pilot; each of them with its own peculiarities adapted to our students:

✓ Integrated ATPL.

✓ Airline Pilot Programme ATPL.

✓ International Airline Pilot Programme ATPL
With Business Degree in Aviation Management, A320 Type Rating & Flight Instructor.

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With training itineraries far superior to the official standards, you will obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence CPL (A) and Airline Transport Pilot Licence (frozen ATPL) in the way that best suits your needs, possibilities and/or personal preferences.

When studying the commercial pilot course at our official flight school in Málaga, you will be provided with personalised training and continuous assessments. Our school’s top quality standards and excellence bring out the best in our students, motivating them to complete their studies with all the possible guarantees and the best possible training.

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During advanced training stages you will from Málaga International Airport, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days and facilitates commercial flights operated by the major airlines worldwide. We also have a private airport which is used for the initial phases of training.

This is the perfect environment to become familiar with this type of operation, and we offer our students one of the best aeronautical training schemes in Europe in terms of flight procedures.

  • MORE THAN 30 NEW GENERATION AIRCRAFT

At One Air, we invest in being at the forefront in terms of facilities and the best aircraft and simulators fleet. To this end, we have dedicated more than 5,000 m2 to integrate the necessary infrastructure to guarantee educational excellence. You can take a walk around the school in our 360º Virtual Tour.

Our students fly in modern Diamond, Cirrus and Tecnam aircraft, Airbus A320 FTD Compliant simulator and Boeing 737 FTD Compliant, FNPT II Alsim ALX Jet Medio A320 simulator, ALSIM AL42 simulator, replica of our twin-engine Diamond DA42, RedBird Full Motion Xwind specific crosswind simulator, replica simulators of our aircraft, just like our Tecnam P2008JC MKII replica simulator, touch panel simulators, Garmin 1000 trainer and VR suite all equipped with the latest technology to achieve the highest standards of training for our Commercial Airline Pilots.

They also enjoy our Crew Flight Simulator Lab, which is the largest simulation centre in a European pilot school, with more than 20 commercial and general aviation simulators. And, of course, the new Boeing 737 MAX simulator lab, an exclusive space entirely dedicated to the iconic MAX.

Commercial Pilot Training in Spain

Thanks to our strong commitment to investment in resources and facilities and our training method, we have been recognised as the Best Spanish Flight School 2020, 2021 and 2024 by the prestigious aviation magazine Avion Revue International.

Come and find out more about our commercial pilot training programmes and you will understand why our students are already working for the leading airlines in the sector. You will get your wings and you will have one of the most exciting and promising professions in the world.

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Everything you need to become a commercial pilot

✓ Initial Class 1 Aeronautical Medical Examination.

✓ Private Pilot Course PPL (A).

✓ Airline Transport Pilot Course ATPL (A) – EASA.

✓ Subscription to ATPL question bank and continuous face-to-face tutorials.

✓ ATPL exam fees (first sitting).

✓ All required flight hours as PIC (Pilot-In-Command) flown in Diamond and Cirrus new generation aircraft.

✓ Night Rating (NVFR) Course.

✓ Intensive instrument preparation course (IR) in G1000 simulators.

✓ Instrument Rating (IR) Course including PBN privileges.

✓ Multi-Engine Rating (ME) Course.

✓ Commercial Pilot (CPL) Course.

✓ ICAO English linguistic competency course and exam.

✓ APS MCC Course – Airline Pilot Standards Multi Crew Cooperation Course.

✓ Advanced UPRT Course – Upset Prevention & Recovery Training.

✓ FTTC Course – Full Type Training Course (Airbus A320 + Boeing 737).

✓ Specific and personalised support.

✓ Crosswind Course on Full Motion Redbird Xwind simulator.

✓ Didactic material for all courses and qualifications.

✓ Access to VR 360º interactive virtual platform.

✓ FI (A) Flight Instructor rating course + initial work experience as an instructor.

✓ Airbus A320 Type Rating + Base Training with real touch-and-gos with our Type Rated Authorised Training Organisation: One Air Type Rating E-ATO 316.

✓ European Business Degree in Aviation Management.

✓ Unlimited hours in touch-screen instrument simulators and mock-ups.

✓ All landing fees at national airports (touch-and-goes included).

✓ Flight examiner fees (first attempt).

✓ Comprehensive insurance for aircraft, third parties and pilot.

✓ Licence and rating issuance fees.

✓ Licence and rating processing fees.

✓ One Air Commercial Pilot Kit
(Apple iPad, flight headset, pilot uniform, flight computer, aeronautical charts, aeronautical plotter, flight bag, Jeppesen logbook, aeronautical kneeboard, fuel drainer, flight syllabus).

✓ CEFR B1/B2/C1 English Courses.

✓ Training and Licence Insurance for the duration of the course.

✓ Employment Guarantee (dependent on interview).

Three different programmes to do your Commercial Pilot Course

Choose the one that best suits your needs.

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INTEGRATED ATPLAIRLINE PILOT PROGRAMMEINTERNATIONAL AIRLINE PILOT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME ATPL with Business Degree in Aviation Management, A320 Type Rating & Flight Instructor
Theory Hours· 1060 hours· 1771 hours· 2783 hours
Flight Training151 total hours
· 102 h. on Diamond DA20 and Tecnam P2008
· 30 h. on Diamond DA40 and Cirrus SR20
· 19 h. on Diamond DA42 and Tecnam P2006		205 total hours
· 145 h. on Diamond DA20 and Tecnam P2008
· 30 h. on Diamond DA40 and Cirrus SR20
· 30 h. on Diamond DA42 and Tecnam P2006		263 total hours
· 201 h. on Diamond DA20 and Tecnam P2008
· 30 h. on Diamond DA40 and Cirrus SR20
· 31 h. on Diamond DA42 and Tecnam P2006
· 1 h. on Airbus A320
Simulator Training129 total hours
· 14 h. on SimLab
· 85 h. on FNPT II Alsim ALX/AL42/A320
· 30 h. on FTD Compliant A320/B737		155 total hours
· 34 h. on SimLab
· 91 h. on FNPT II Alsim ALX/AL42/A320
· 30 h. on FTD Compliant A320/B737		+239 total hours
· +34 h. on SimLab
· 96 h. on FNPT II Alsim ALX/AL42/A320
· 73 h. on FTD Compliant A320/B737
· 36 h. on A320 FSTD Level D
SEP/MEP/IR/PBN/NVFR✓✓✓
APS MCC✓✓✓
APS MCC PLUS⤫✓✓
Advanced UPRT✓✓✓
English Course + ICAO✓✓✓
One Air Kit✓✓✓
Class 1 Medical Cert.✓⤫✓
1st Theory Test Fee✓⤫✓
1st Flight Test Fee✓✓✓
Studies Insurance✓✓✓
Landing Fees✓✓✓
Subscription to the ATPL question bank + face-to-face tutorials⤫✓✓
Employment Guarantee✓✓✓
FTTC – Full Type Training Course (Airbus A320 + Boeing 737)✓✓✓
Flight Instructor FI (A) Course and Rating⤫⤫✓
Initial Work Experience as an Instructor⤫⤫✓
Airbus A320 Type Rating + Base Training⤫⤫✓
European Business DegreeOptionalOptional✓
One Air Pilot Club MembershipOptionalOptional✓
Specific and Personalised Support by our Pilot Recruitment Dept.✓✓✓
SEP Renewal⤫✓✓
MEP Renewal⤫✓✓

  • ATPL PILOT COURSES AT ONE AIR

    Hours scheme of the different pilot training programmes:

Get unlimited practical hours by joining our new One Air Pilot Club*

Get unlimited practical hours by joining our new One Air Pilot Club*

Integrated ATPL

The best value for money in Europe.

A programme with the essentials to become a commercial pilot at the best price in Europe.

€ 86,500

New! Integrated ATPL AIRLINE CADET Programme:
Your first job guaranteed by contract.

For more information on prices and conditions of the new UPGRADE Cadet Programme, please contact us.

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Optional! Upgrade to UNIVERSITY DEGREE:

Our integrated pilot course now with European University Degree, subscription to the new One Air Pilot Club and many more benefits and services.

* Price on request

Airline Pilot Programme ATPL

More experience with the best value for money in Europe.

+ Almost double the number of theory hours.
+ Many more real flight and simulator hours.
+ Full Type Training Course on A320 and B737.

A bonus of experience keeping an exceptional price.

From € 79,500

Optional! Upgrade to UNIVERSITY DEGREE:

Our Airline Pilot Programme now with European University Degree, subscription to the new One Air Pilot Club and many more benefits and services.

* Price on request

International Airline Pilot Programme ATPL

with Business Degree, A320 Type Rating and Flight Instructor.

+ A320 Type Rating with our TRTO.
+ FI (A) course and rating.
+ European Business Degree in Aviation Management.

The most comprehensive ab-initio pilot training programme in the world!

€ 132,500

AND ALSO

WITH TRANSPORT AND LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

  • TRANSPORT PACK
  • € 3.700 per year
  • ACCOMMODATION FROM
  • € 698 per month

→ Deferred payments at 0% interest.

→ Option of One Air internal financing or bank financing with advantageous conditions.

→ We have agreements with the main banks.

Integrated ATPL

Everything you need to become a pilot at the best value for money in Europe.

Airline Pilot Programme ATPL

Much more experience while keeping the best value for money in Europe.

International Airline Pilot University Programme ATPL

with Business Degree in Aviation Management, A320 Type Rating, Flight Instructor & New One Air Pilot Club Membership.

Reception 24h

Pool

Study rooms

Living area

Parking

Dining area

Kitchen

Laundry

WiFi

Maintenance

Video monitoring

Access control

Airline Pilot Training Courses Access Requirements:

✓ High school / A level diploma or equivalent and completion of assessment tests.

COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSES

The key is in the training

Our students and instructors are recruited by the leading national and international airlines.

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  • COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSE CPL (A)

    License and ratings are obtained under EASA regulations

Why our students choose us?

  • The largest Diamond, Cirrus & Tecnam fleet with more than 30 aircraft

    ✓ The European school with the most UPRT aircraft.
    ✓ New generation twin-engine: DA42, DA62, P2006T Premium and P2006T NG at same location.
    ✓ New generation single-engine: DA40, DA20C1, Cirrus SR20, Tecnam P2008JC Premium and P2008JC NG.

  • SIMLAB by One Air

    ✓ Airbus A320 + Boeing B737.
    ✓ Exclusive Boeing 737 MAX SimLab.
    ✓ Alsim FNPT II ALX + FNPT II AL42.
    ✓ Full Motion Redbird Xwind.
    ✓ Replica simulators of our aircraft.

  • One Air Type Rating E-ATO 316

    ✓ Type Ratings
    ✓ Renewals / Revalidations
    ✓ Experienced airline instructors

  • Two different operating bases

    ✓ La Axarquía Airport.
    ✓ Malaga International Airport.

  • Own Maintenance Centre

    ✓ A complete team of professional technicians dedicated exclusively to our fleet, which guarantees a greater number of flight hours and always the highest safety.

  • Three different ways to become an airline pilot

    ✓ Integrated ATPL
    ✓ Airline Pilot Programme ATPL
    ✓ International Airline Pilot University Programme ATPL with Business Degree in Aviation Management, A320 Type Rating & Flight Instructor

  • Malaga: Exceptional weather in the best city in the world to live in.

    ✓ The best weather conditions for pilot training in Europe.
    ✓ An unrivalled environment in which to enjoy your aeronautical training.

  • The best human and professional team

    ✓ Over 100 professionals
    ✓ Native English and Spanish teachers

  • Transport and accommodation

    ✓ Private transport fleet
    ✓ Luxury accommodation for our students

  • Value-Added Training

    ✓ High Quality Standards
    ✓ Bilingual Training
    ✓ Recruitment programme
    ✓ Airline Access Course
    ✓ Study insurances
    ✓ Pre-agreed Financing
    ✓ And much, much more…

Commercial Pilot Course + ATPL FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

You do not have to wait until you finish all the theory to get into the aircraft. The programme is structured in a progressive and integrated manner.

As such, you will be able to start flying after an intensive initial ground phase to absorb fundamental theoretical knowledge and simulator operational procedures.

Learning to fly is not a matter of genius, but rather of consistency and discipline. It does require dedication, but modern programmes are designed so that anyone who is committed can succeed.

  1. Step-by-step structured progress: You do not take control of a complex aircraft from day one; you begin with basic theoretical concepts and simple manoeuvres in light, highly stable training aircraft (such as the Diamond DA20 or Tecnam P2008JC), increasing the complexity in a completely natural way.
  2. Technological support: The integration of modern digital cockpits (Glass Cockpit) and intensive training in advanced simulators significantly simplifies the learning curve, allowing you to mechanise workflows on the ground before executing them in the air.
  3. Guided training: At all times, you will have the support of qualified, active flight instructors who adapt the training to your learning pace, ensuring you fully master each competency with total confidence.

Yes, aviation is one of the most highly regulated, supervised, and safest industries in the world. Throughout your training, operational safety is the top priority and is managed comprehensively across key pillars:

  • Strict regulatory standards: All activities at an approved flight school are continuously audited by national and international aviation agencies (such as AESA and EASA), ensuring rigorous compliance with all protocols.
  • Exhaustive technical maintenance: Training aircraft undergo mandatory preventative mechanical inspections every few flight hours. Having our own certified, in-house aircraft maintenance centre ensures that every plane takes off in optimal technical condition.
  • Modern and safe fleet: State-of-the-art training aircraft incorporate technology that enhances the pilot’s situational awareness and feature redundant systems. Furthermore, certain aircraft within the fleet include an integrated airframe parachute system, such as our Cirrus SR20s.
  • Controlled operational environment: Every instructional flight is planned in meticulous detail, analysing weather conditions, and takes place under the continuous supervision of air traffic control services.

European aviation regulations (EASA) establish very clear maximum timeframes to ensure the continuity of your learning:

  • For theory: From the moment you sit your first official exam, you have a maximum of 18 months to pass the 13 theoretical official exams.
  • For flying: Once you have passed the complete theoretical block, you have a period of 36 months to finish all your practical flight training and pass the final skill test with the examiner.

Do not worry about these time limits: these windows are more than enough to assimilate the content thoroughly. With steady dedication, daily consistency, and a regular pace, you will complete the entire process smoothly and without any major issues.

Safety is our priority, which is why our daily operations are heavily influenced by the weather. Fortunately, operating in the south of Spain allows us to fly practically all year round.

Additionally, we use days with poor weather to conduct simulator sessions as much as possible. This ensures we stay within the established timeframes for the duration of the course.

During the course, you will face two types of assessments that measure your technical progress and operational safety:

  • Theoretical Exams (14 subjects): These are official examinations from the aviation authority (AESA), in a multiple-choice test format and conducted in English (the official language of aviation).
  • Practical Exams: In-flight assessments with an authorised examiner, where you will demonstrate your proficiency in aircraft handling, instrument navigation, and cockpit management.

Are they difficult? Rather than being overly complex, they require discipline, consistency, and excellent organisational skills. The use of digital tools, updated official question banks, and daily monitoring by instructors ensure that the pass rate remains extremely high for committed students.

Only the initial theoretical phase can be completed online, as European regulations (EASA) require a specific percentage of the theoretical hours to be conducted in person before you can sit the official exams.

One Air is an official test centre for SENASA exams, meaning that if you study with us, you will not have to travel anywhere else.

The average duration of the course is between 18 and 24 months, but it primarily depends on each individual’s commitment and work capacity.

At One Air, we design our courses to complete the training within 18 months, but we remain flexible to adapt to our students’ needs.

To undertake the commercial pilot course, the indispensable legal requirement is to obtain a Class 1 Medical Certificate. This assessment must be carried out exclusively at an Aeromedical Centre (AeMC) certified by the aviation authorities.

This medical certificate must be revalidated periodically throughout your career to ensure you maintain an optimal psychophysical condition in the cockpit.

Yes, absolutely. By obtaining your licence in Spain at a school certified by the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA), you receive an official EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) licence.

  • Your licence is fully valid and directly recognised across all 27 European Union member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, without the need for any additional procedures.
  • Backed by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards, the EASA licence is one of the most prestigious in the world.
  • If you wish to work for an airline outside European airspace (for instance, in the Americas or Asia), the licence validation or conversion process is highly streamlined and standard practice within the industry.

Yes. Upon completing the commercial pilot course (CPL/ATPL), you obtain what is known in the industry as a “frozen ATPL”. To make the definitive leap to the controls of a commercial airliner at an airline, you need to complete two specific training steps:

  • MCC / APS MCC Course (Multi-Crew Cooperation): This is a mandatory training course focused on teamwork within multi-pilot cockpits. The APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standards) qualification is the most highly valued by airlines today, as it prepares students exactly according to company selection criteria.
  • Type Rating: Every commercial aircraft model requires a specific specialisation. Before operating a passenger airliner, you must complete the rating for that specific model (for example, the A320 Type Rating), where you learn to exclusively master the systems and procedures of that aircraft.

At One Air, we integrate these advanced training modules, such as the APS MCC, Jet Orientation Course (JOC), or Type Rating, directly into our programmes (depending on the pathway you choose). This ensures you finish your training with an optimal technical profile, fully prepared to pass the assessment processes of Europe’s leading airlines.

For students from outside Málaga who require accommodation during the course, the school offers a dedicated advisory service to help them find it.

Furthermore, our students have the opportunity to enjoy one of the finest university campuses in Andalusia, complete with accommodation and full board.

Only accommodation and travel costs. There are no hidden costs in our pilot courses.

You can find further information about everything included in the price of our pilot courses in the linked post.

Yes, through specific programmes and backed by a booming job market. Job placement is one of the most important factors when planning your future, and in the current landscape, the outlook is extraordinarily favourable for two reasons:

At One Air, we provide training programmes with a contractual job guarantee. By joining these selected pathways and meeting our excellence standards, you secure your first employment as an instructor at our school.

The commercial aviation industry is experiencing an unprecedented phase of growth and modernisation. Airlines worldwide are expanding their fleets and opening new routes, generating a continuous and long-term need to recruit new pilots. The market is constantly demanding professionals.

The ultimate goal is to prepare you for immediate hiring. By training with a modern fleet that exactly replicates airline technology and completing advanced modules such as the APS MCC, your technical profile will be distinctively positioned in the selection processes of leading European operators.

Unlike traditional academic studies, aviation training offers greater flexibility and is not limited to a single intake in September. At One Air, we organise several intakes throughout the year.

However, places for each group are limited to ensure training excellence, so the specific start dates vary depending on the chosen programme pathway.

To find out the exact start dates for the next intake, current enrolment deadlines, and real-time availability, we invite you to contact our team of advisors directly. Fill out the form and get your personalised information NOW!