Your route to the cockpit!
Your route to the cockpit!
From Zero to Hero in 16 months
A few spots left in the ATPL class of January 2026.
Europe’s most modern flight school E-Flight Academy opens enrollment for a unique ATPL course. Sustainable flying, digital learning and completed within 16 months. Train in the Netherlands at Teuge Airport and Lelystad and earn your flight hours in sunny Alicante during the winter. Enroll at the flight school that matches your way of learning. Sign up at the flight school annu now!
Start your ATPL journey
Start your career while still studying!
The ATPL course at E-Flight Academy is one you won't find anywhere else. We offer a packed program full of unique extras. In addition to plenty of flying and learning, we also organize exclusive access to company visits and activities with our partners. Network directly with future employers, take a look at maintenance companies, fly in special aircraft, and receive various trainings and workshops that will be useful during your career. Because at E-Flight Academy your career starts already during your training.
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Why ATPL at E-Flight Academy?
Small classes, lots of extras
Personal guidance and exclusive events. You receive various additional trainings and experiences that make you a better pilot.
100% Thrill, 0% Emissions
Part of your training takes place on the world's largest fleet of electric aircraft. Quieter, cleaner and more modern.
Interim Certificates
Gain valuable licenses during your training: PPL, CPL, IR. Each license opens new opportunities. You determine your route.
Route to the airlines
During the training you will get to know our partners, such as Corendon Dutch Airlines and Jet View, and prepare for the application process.
International Training
Besides training in the Netherlands at Teuge, Lelystad and other airfields, you also fly many hours in Spain, Alicante. Good for experience and speed.
Great variety of aircraft types
You'll be introduced to many different types of aircraft. From simple two-seaters and advanced simulators to fast multi-engine aircraft.
From Zero to Hero in 16 months
Your ATPL training is not a long marathon but a series of shorter sprints with clear milestones. Each step builds on the previous one and brings you closer to your final goal: First Officer at an airline. The smart thing about our modular approach is that after each license you earn you can already start flying, build hours and adjust your route.
The route starts with the basics: learning to fly and your first solo. Then you develop professional skills and learn to operate in all weather conditions. In parallel you study the theory. After 16 months you will have all the licenses and knowledge to apply for a First Officer position at an airline.
Transparent costs, no surprises
The course costs € 119,000,-
Our goal is complete transparency about the costs of flight training. We also try, as much as possible, to offer a fixed price.
More about the structure of the program
What is included in the price:
- All training required for a Frozen ATPL: PPL, Night Rating, UPRT, IR, MEP, ME-IR, and flight hours.
- All flight hours and instruction
- Landing fees
- Fuel and electricity
- Theory materials, theory training and access to learning resources
- Exams and proficiency checks
- Excursions and additional training/workshops
- Coffee and tea on site
What is not included in these costs
- Accommodation/housing (€400-800/month)
- Re-sits if you fail (€200-600 per resit)
- Additional training The price includes all lessons in our syllabus and required landing fees, but you may need to repeat some lessons or make extra landings that are not included.
- Flights to Alicante for additional training (€150-300 return)
- Medical examinations (€375-500)
- Personal expenses (food, transport, etc.)
- Type rating The type rating will be undertaken once you are hired by an airline.
The extras, the partners, the experience...
Your career starts already during your training
At E-Flight Academy you don't just receive an ATPL course, but a complete development program that prepares you for a successful career. In addition to the standard flight curriculum, we offer exclusive extras you won't find elsewhere.
Exclusive Trainings & Workshops
Getting Things Done Training
Trainer: Matthijs Collard (Accountable Manager E-Flight Academy)
- Learn to prioritize and organize efficiently
- Build productive work habits
- Time management for pilots
- Stress management techniques
Personal Marketing Training
Trainer: Merlijn van Vliet (Marketing Director)
- Build your personal brand
- LinkedIn optimization for pilots
- Writing CVs and cover letters
- Effective networking within aviation
Company Visits & Networking
Partner Company Visits
Direct access to your future employers and aviation-related companies
- Visits to our partners (see below)
- Maintenance companies
- Visit various airports
Expert Sessions
Guest speakers from our partners and access to the E-Flight Club Nights
- Captains from various flight operations
- Airline procedures
- Maintenance technicians - Aircraft systems
- Air traffic controllers - ATC perspective
Practical Career Preparation
Interview Training
- Mock interviews with real airline recruiters
- Assessment preparation
- Technical question rounds
- Behavioral questions and competencies
Mentorship Program
- Personal mentor from the field
- Monthly one-on-one meetings
- Career advice and planning
- Ongoing guidance
Why This Makes a Difference
This comprehensive program ensures that you are not only technically ready to fly, but also professionally prepared for your career. You build a network, develop soft skills and gain practical experience you can apply immediately.
The E-Flight Advantage: Your pilot license is only the beginning of what you learn here.
Our partners
Registration process - How it works
From interest to first flight lesson in 4 steps
Step 1: Registration (Now)
- Fill in the interest form
- Receive a response from us within 48 hours
- Personal conversation (online/offline) within 1 week
Step 2: Assessment
- Arrange medical examination
- Intake interview with Head of Training
Step 3: Preparation
- Receive theory materials
- Meet fellow students
- Arrange practical matters
Step 4: Start Training
- Introduction day at Teuge
- First flight lesson in the first week
Frequently Asked Questions
Training & Costs
No, not at this time. You must fund your own education.
Certainly. For this course we require several advance payments for the different lesson packages. These include both flight lesson packages and theory packages. We will agree on a payment schedule with you before the start.
Then you stop the training. You only pay for the lessons you have taken. It may be that you have already taken a number of exams and therefore already hold a PPL licence or IR rating. The beauty of the modular course is that stopping halfway or taking a different path is possible.
15-18 months for the complete training. If you pass all exams, you can apply for your dream job as a First Officer after 16 months.
Yes, our EASA certification is recognized worldwide. Airlines particularly appreciate our modern approach.
For the class starting in September we assume you will work full-time on your flight training. Besides flying, you will also take many theory courses. If you are interested in an ATPL alongside your job, please contact us.
Admission & Requirements
No prior education or specific flight experience is required to follow this training.
There is a legal requirement for the level of reasoning to obtain an ATPL. Many training organizations and airlines also require that you have at least a havo/mbo4 diploma (or a foreign equivalent) with mathematics, physics and English in your course package. We maintain that passing the official theory exams and the mandatory language test demonstrate that this level has been reached.
Please note that you will need a valid medical examination (Class 1).
Some airlines also have requirements regarding your prior education. It is wise to research this in advance. We can help you with that.
For the Modular ATPL class in September the minimum age is 17 and the maximum age is 28 years old.
Yes, unfortunately. At the start we'll do a large part of the training flying the Pipistrel Velis. It can carry a maximum of 180 kilos. If you weigh more than 95 kilos, scheduling becomes difficult and you may not complete the training within 16 months. If you are tall, it's also a good idea to first purchase a trial lesson to see if it "fits".
Training & Location
Main base is Teuge Airport (near Apeldoorn and Deventer). In winter you can book extra hours in Alicante, Spain for better flying weather. We also have a location at Lelystad where we learn to fly at night and where you will do many instrument approaches. We will also soon start electric flight lessons at Lelystad.
Deventer is nearby and affordable (€400-800/month). We can help you with housing through our network.
Career & Future
No, unfortunately we cannot do that at the moment. We do know there is a large shortage of pilots, but airlines will also consider quality. We do everything we can to make you a very good pilot, but unfortunately cannot guarantee that you will be hired by an airline.
You can apply to any airline. We know our way around at many airlines. In any case, we will put you in touch with Corendon Dutch Airlines, Jetview, Exxaero, and AIS.
With an ATPL you can also work as an instructor, charter pilot, or in business aviation. You have many career opportunities.