Airline Transport Pilot
Licence (ATPL) theory

Since our foundation in 2015, our approach to ATPL training has been characterised by providing students with a high quality, modern, and personalised training using cutting-edge technologies to support their learning journey with us. 

ATPL theory at ASG

We specialise in the provision of ATPL theoretical training – it is what we do – it is our sole focus to ensure that we provide you with the best possible training experience. Our approach to aviation theory training aims to provide you, our customer, with personalised, responsive, and high quality training. We always try to ensure the optimum learning environment, support students throughout their ATPL training journey, limit class sizes, and deliver the highest standard of theoretical knowledge instruction.

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Why choose ASG?

Since our foundation in 2015, our approach to ATPL training has been characterised by providing students with a bespoke, high quality, and personalised training experience. Our training philosophy is to provide premium quality instruction which will benefit prospective airline pilots throughout their career in aviation, from job interview to operations as an Airline Pilot, and not simply to pass the theoretical knowledge examinations – although we know that’s important too!

At ASG, we have also invested significantly into developing our own learning centre ecosystem which was designed with a focus on providing our students with the best possible training, and learning support, to maximise their potential throughout their ATPL theory learning journey with us. You will have access to hundreds of hours of high-quality ATPL theory video tutorials, and hints and tips, and learning content created by ASG instructors to provide you with the learning support that you need when learning by distance learning, and to support you in every step of your ATPL theory journey in a fun and engaging way. ​

Through our high quality instruction and supportive learning ecosystem, aside from being more likely to excel at your exams, you are likely to retain this important information, be more prepared to land your first airline job, and operate more effectively throughout your career as an Airline Pilot. The choice as to where you complete your theoretical knowledge training is an important one, and the determining factor should be quality. Don’t just “tick the box”.

Our instructors

Our best asset is our passionate instructional team; each ATPL instructor is chosen for his or her subject matter expertise and practical industry experience, adding real value to our students’ training experience by bringing the material to life.

While many ATO’s use their flight instructors with limited professional flying experience to teach all subjects, we employ subject matter experts directly from industry who specialise in teaching a small number of subjects. In this way, we can focus on providing the highest quality of training. We hire directly from the aviation industry and our instructors include: current airline pilots, type rating instructors and examiners, aircraft and avionics technicians, human factors specialists, military pilot instructors, aeronautical engineers, and air traffic controllers.

Our facilities

Our facilities are a unique aviation training environment ideal for an aspiring aviation student. With over 20,000 square feet available located next to Dublin Airport, the entire building has been designed from the ground up to provide a bespoke, convenient and a best-in-class learning environment for aviation professionals. 

We share the facility with a number of airlines and training organisations and it houses a fleet of full-motion and fixed-base Flight Simulation Devices, some of which our students get to sample on their breaks from classes.

Our hybrid classroom

ASG offers an innovative “hybrid” classroom concept in order to provide you with the ultimate flexibility when choosing how they would like to attend their ATPL revision classes with us. You can attend remotely without ever having to travel or you can attend our classes in person.  You can even alternate from day to day, by logging in on one day or physically attending the class on the next.

In order to ensure an inclusive high-quality classroom learning experience, we have invested in 4K artificial intelligence webcams which automatically track the speaker, ambient broadcast quality microphones, an 86-inch touchscreen remote collaboration device and the faces of those attending remotely will even be displayed to the students who are attending physically – so everyone will feel part of the class. 

Our online learning support centre

At ASG, we have invested significantly into developing our own learning centre ecosystem which was designed with a focus on providing our students with the best possible training, and learning support, to maximise their potential throughout their ATPL theory learning journey with us. ​

Exclusive access to hundreds of hours of high-quality ATPL theory video tutorials, and hints and tips, and learning content created by ASG instructors to provide you with the learning support that you need when learning by distance learning, and to support you in every step of your ATPL theory journey in a fun and engaging way.

Unlike many other ATO’s, all progress and school ATO “mock” exams required to meet ATO sign-off requirements are included in our course price (including up to two ATO exam attempts for each subject) and these assessments can be completed remotely from anywhere with remote proctoring and invigilation embedded into our learning centre.

You can book your revision classes online, attend our live classroom lectures remotely or physically, and choose to complete your entire ATPL theory course without ever having to travel. We have invested in RØDE broadcast quality microphones and 4K webcams to enhance the remote learning experience.

You can apply for your theory exams using our online exam application portal for exam sittings under any EASA authority (e.g. IAA / AustroControl, ENAC, DGAC, FOCA etc). If you are interested in pursuing dual certification (i.e., both UK CAA and EASA ATPL theory exams), please read more here. ​

Access our online discussions and chat forums where you can engage with our team and the rest of your ASG crew (students).

Our learning centre is accessible across all devices from desktop to mobile. Everything is even downloadable for offline use so that you can review the material at any time, from anywhere.

Access our industry leading “ATPL theory Masterclass video series” which was created by our subject matter experts to provide you with key specific exam preparation techniques for each subject on the syllabus to help you to study smarter and achieve the best possible grades. ​

How does it work?

Our distance learning ATPL theory course can be completed in 6 months but averages approximately 9 months. The course involves an online study programme which is managed and overseen by our training team through our online learning centre where you will have access to hundreds of hours of high-quality ATPL theory video tutorials, and hints and tips, and learning content created by ASG instructors to provide you with the learning support that you need when learning by distance learning, and to support you in every step of your ATPL theory journey in a fun and engaging way. You will attend 10 days of “live” revision classes throughout your training with us too.

Our online learning centre is accessible across all devices from desktop to mobile. Everything is even downloadable for offline use so that you can review the material at any time, from anywhere. All progress and school ATO “mock” exams required to meet ATO sign-off requirements can be completed remotely from anywhere. 

After each module, you will attend your ATPL theory refresher training days prior to your EASA ATPL examinations. A total of ten live refresher training days are scheduled throughout your course (4 days, 3 days, and 3 days respectively). With our hybrid ATPL classroom concept, you can choose to “sit in” or “login” and even alternate between both by physically attending class on one day and logging in for the class the next day which provides you with flexibility for ATPL training.

Conduct of the course

Our revision days take place regularly and all of our class dates are published here and you can easily book your place using our online booking system. ​All of our training is conducted at Kestrel House in the Dublin Airport Logistics Park right next to Dublin Airport. ​

You can book your revision classes online, attend our live classroom lectures remotely or physically, and choose to complete your entire ATPL theory course without ever having to travel. We have invested in RØDE broadcast quality microphones and 4K Artificial Intelligence webcams, and an 86-inch Meeting Board panel where remote attendees will appear in order to enhance the remote learning experience.

​In terms of daily timetable, we ask you for feedback on which areas that you are having difficulties with and our instructors tailor the day to the student’s needs. If we receive no feedback, the instructor completes an overview of the main subject/theories, focussed subject revision and ATPL question practice.

How much does it cost?

The cost of our distance learning course is €2700 which includes:

Exclusive access to hundreds of hours of high-quality ATPL theory video tutorials, and hints and tips, and learning content created by ASG instructors to provide you with the learning support that you need when learning by distance learning, and to support you in every step of your ATPL theory journey in a fun and engaging way.

10 days’ of live focused classroom revision lectures conducted by real-world industry professionals in preparation for your examinations​ – meet our team here and see for yourself.

Access to Subject Matter Experts (SME) and administrative support throughout your training.​

Unlike many other ATO’s, all progress and school ATO “mock” exams required to meet ATO sign-off requirements are included in our course price (including up to two ATO exam attempts for each subject) and these assessments can be completed remotely from anywhere with remote proctoring and invigilation embedded into our learning centre. ​

How and when can I start?

We can get you fully signed up for your ATPL theory within 24 hours, and you can sign up at any time. The ATPL PadPilot iBooks (now accessible on iOS, Android, and Web browser) are not included in the course price and are purchased by you separately – a step by step guide on how to do so is provided on our learning centre. There are no specific course start dates so you can commence at any time that suits you best.

Providing you hold any ICAO PPL you can fill out the application form below and our team will process your application and provide you with your login to out learning centre right away. Thereafter you can easily book your place in our revision classes and commence your training. ​

Flexible payment options

We use Stripe payment services to process payment for your course. Stripe is the world’s leading financial payments and eCommerce payment engine which facilitates a flexible payment process for you.

You can choose to pay by Credit Card, SEPA Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and even arrange to make payments over several interest-free instalments. To pay by instalments, select Klarna as your payment mechanism (not available in all jurisdictions). If you wish to pay by instalments and Klarna does not appear as an option for you, please get in touch and we can assist you.