The Commercial Air Transport Pilot programme was designed especially for professional pilots, who currently work or have worked in the aviation sector and would like to:

  • understand the business side of aviation;
  • study online and have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in one year; and
  • take the next step in their career.
The programme is tightly packed, but can be completed in 1 year, if you plan accordingly

Lembitu Lükk
Airbus A220 First Officer at airBaltic

"As a pilot I know that every take-off is optional. Every landing is mandatory. Education from the Estonian Aviation Academy helped me to understand the bigger picture of how things work in the aviation business."

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Why choose this programme?

Commercial Air Transport Pilot

Level of study: Professional higher education

Degree awarded: BSc

Duration: 1 academic year (possibility to extend studies to up to 3 years )

Credits: 60 ECTS (1 ECTS = 26 academic hours)

Study format: Online classes, independent work with learning materials

Language: English

Total tuition fee: 8,100 € (4,050 € each semester)

1 ECTS: 135 €


You have the responsibility over your studies - it is possible to complete the studies in 1 year, but we can extend your studies if needed.


1 year2 years3 years
Credits per semester30 ECTS15  ECTS10  ECTS
Academic hours per semester780 ACH390 ACH260 ACH
Credits per year60 ECTS30 ECTS20
ECTS
Tuition fee (total)8,100€8,100€ 8,100€

There are many reasons to choose the Commercial Air Transport Pilot programme at the Estonian Aviation Academy (EAVA).

  • We acknowledge your previous experience and professional pilot licence (CPL / ATPL) through the recognition of prior learning and experience (RPL) programme to the amount of 120 ECTS. This means that you need to obtain only 60 ECTS to earn your bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), which can be done in one year if you are studying full-time (about 40h per week). There is also a possibility to extend your study period up to 3 years, and spread the workload.
  • All of the teaching on this programme is delivered online and asynchronously, which allows you to be flexible and balance your work and school life.

  • The Estonian Aviation Academy is an authorized training partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Therefore, this curriculum already includes certified IATA courses to further develop your in-depth aviation knowledge.

  • Our teaching includes the best aviation experts in Estonia and you will receive dedicated one-on-one and group support from the academic staff throughout your studies.


CURRICULUM

What will you get from this programme?

We provide you with extensive knowledge in:
  • principles of aviation management;
  • operations of an aviation company;
  • logistics, international economics, marketing, and financial and strategic planning;
  • teamwork and communication skills;
  • environmental ethics.

Curriculum

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

What does the learning process look like?

POST-STUDY

Career opportunities

The Commercial Air Transport Pilot programme prepares you for a wide range of careers by giving you a broad understanding of aviation and the related economic activities.

In the course of your studies, you will acquire all the necessary knowledge on aviation management to become an expert in the field of commercial aviation.

Whether you aspire to work in a small- to medium-sized company, or in a global corporation abroad – we prepare you for the next step in your career!

Aviation, the field where extraordinary people are working, was a great childhood dream of mine. Commencing my studies at the Estonian Aviation Academy was the first step on the career ladder in the aviation. In addition to the diploma, I learned that despite some setbacks you need to take risks and consistently pursue your goals.
Alina Preobrazhenskaya
Alumnus, Flight Dispatcher at Diamond Sky
In addition to acquiring specialist skills, I gained a brilliant insight into the aviation industry here at Estonian Aviation Academy. Therefore, I am completely at home in aviation and it has greatly facilitated working in different aviation-related occupations.
Koit Kaskel
Alumnus, Rector of the Estonian Aviation Academy
EAVA