ATPL Requirements by CAAB
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Powered by AIObtaining a Class-I medical certificate requires applicants to coordinate with the Medical Assessor at CAAB headquarters for the initial medical examination. For maintaining the medical certification, regular examinations in compliance with CAAB standards are needed. Fees for these examinations are applicable, and costs associated with hospital or diagnostic centers may apply beyond the CAAB charges .
To issue an ATPL, applicants must visit the Personnel Licensing Section with the original documents and make the necessary payments. Key documents include filled CA forms, a conversion simulator training report, base check report, route training and check reports, flying logbook, SEEP and CRM certificates, and a letter from an operator. Applicants must also ensure their documentation includes a National ID or similar identification, and they must coordinate with CAAB headquarters for AELP and medical tests .
The cost structure for obtaining an ATPL includes a fee of 15,000 BDT for issuance, 5,000 BDT for each large aircraft endorsement, and 1,000 BDT for oral tests, totaling 21,000 BDT for license issuance. Additional fees include 2,000 BDT for the AELP test and 1,000 BDT for medical certification. The theoretical examination fee per subject is 1,500 BDT. Military-experienced candidates pay 2,500 BDT per theoretical exam subject. To maintain the ATPL, pilots must incur ongoing costs associated with refresher courses, medical exams, and additional company policy-related training, all of which necessitate further payments .
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) system plays a critical role in the ATPL examination process by providing a standardized and efficient platform for conducting theory exams at the CAAB headquarters. It facilitates the assessment of applicants across nine subjects necessary for ATPL certification, ensuring consistency and accessibility of the testing process .
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh requires ATPL applicants to demonstrate Aviation English Language Proficiency at a minimum of Level 4 or higher. This is assessed to ensure that applicants can communicate effectively in aviation settings .
To obtain an ATPL in Bangladesh, the applicant must have a minimum educational qualification of HSC (Science) with Physics and Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, the applicant must possess a Class-I Medical fitness certificate .
ATPL currency requirements for aeroplane pilots include the requirement to complete a Proficiency Check (PPC) as per ANO (OPS) A-2 guidelines. Helicopter pilots, however, must have completed 6 hours of flight time with at least 6 take-offs and landings within the last 12 months, including a minimum of 3 night take-offs and landings within 12 months, with at least one night operation within the last 90 days. Both categories require refresher courses and AELP Level 4 minimum to maintain currency .
For helicopter category ATPL issuance, the supportive documents required include the filled-up CA forms, documents verifying the applicant's fulfillment of experience criteria such as flight logs, conversion simulator training report, base and route check reports, SEEP and CRM certificates, National ID, passport-sized photographs, and a security clearance if applicable. Applicants must also provide a letter from their operator confirming compliance with regulatory requirements .
For the Aeroplane category, ATPL applicants must complete 1,500 hours of flight time, with 250 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), 100 hours of night flying as PIC or Co-Pilot, and 200 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC. This includes one cross-country flight not less than 540 km (300 NM) and 75 hours of instrument time .
Helicopter pilots applying for an ATPL in Bangladesh must have 1,000 hours of flight time, including at least 250 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), 50 hours of night flying as PIC or Co-Pilot, and 200 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC, with a cross-country flight totaling not less than 540 km (300 NM). Additionally, they must have 30 hours of instrument time .