Commercial pilot training that takes you all the way

An EASA-approved full-time education lasting 22-24 months. You start with no experience and finish as a commercial pilot with a frozen ATPL and 205 flight hours.

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What you achieve with your pilot training

You finish with a frozen ATPL, the theoretical foundation that in time qualifies you to become a captain. In your logbook, you have 205 flight hours, 62 of them on twin-engine aircraft. On top of that, you get 40 hours of training in an Airbus 320 simulator. Together with your commercial pilot licence, your instrument rating, and an APS MCC course, you are ready to start as a first officer at an airline.

But certificates and hours are only half the story. When airlines hire, they value attitude over skills and knowledge combined. You graduate with the right attitude, because we train it systematically from day one.

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What does the pilot training require of you before you can start?

You need neither flying experience nor a high school diploma to start. The pilot training requires commitment, discipline, and the will to learn. Beyond that, there are a few formal requirements you need in place before you begin.

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At least 16 years old at the start of the training

Completed lower secondary school or equivalent

Able to communicate in English

Valid Class 1 Medical certificate before start

A programme that takes you from theory to commercial pilot

The training is structured in four modules. Each module focuses on exactly what you need at that point, and everything builds on what came before.

Module 1

Theory

Here you lay the professional foundation for the rest of the training. You study 13 subjects that together give you the knowledge you need as a commercial pilot. Everything is based on aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.

The 13 subjects are:

Air law
Principles of flight
Human performance and limitations
Meteorology
Flight planning and monitoring
Operational procedures
Aircraft general knowledge
Navigation
Mass and balance
Instrumentation
Radio navigation
Performance
Communication

The module is divided into three blocks of three months each, and after each block you must pass the corresponding exams. Once you have passed all 13, you have a frozen ATPL, the theoretical foundation that in time qualifies you to become a captain.

You also acquire two radio certificates in this module:

BEG certificate for radio communication during visual flight
GEN certificate for radio communication during instrument flight

Duration: approx. 9 months

Module 2

Basic flying

With the theory in place, it is time to fly. You fly 75 hours in our Tecnam P2002JF under visual conditions, that is, in clear weather with the ground in sight. You learn the basic manoeuvres, navigation, and independent decision-making. Some of the training takes place from your home base, and some takes place in Spain.

In this module you fly your very first solo.

Duration: approx. 6 months

Module 3

Advanced flying

This module consists of three parts: IFR, CPL, and UPRT.

In the IFR training, you learn to fly on instruments, that is, without visual reference to the ground. You fly in rain, fog, and above clouds in our twin-engine Tecnam P2006T and in the matching simulator. You finish with a skill test that gives you the right to fly multi-engine aircraft under instrument conditions.

In the CPL training, you focus on becoming a commercial pilot. Among other things, you train to handle passengers and emergencies, and you finish with a skill test that earns you your commercial pilot licence.

The final part is UPRT, which is training in unusual flight attitudes. You fly a Bellanca Decathlon with an aerobatics instructor and learn to recognise and handle situations that demand a fast and precise response.

Duration: approx. 7 months

Module 4

APS MCC

Now you move from small aircraft to large jets. APS MCC stands for Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation, and the purpose is to prepare you to work as a first officer at an airline. All training takes place in our Airbus 320 simulator, a replica of a real Airbus cockpit with original components.

You practice cockpit cooperation, focusing on communication, division of responsibility, and decision-making as a team. 40 hours of training spread over 10 sessions, with thorough briefings before and after. Everything you have learned throughout the training now comes into play.

The course ends with an exam. After that you are ready to move on to a type rating, the final certification on the aircraft type you will fly at your future airline.

Duration: approx. 3 months

Two pilots in high-visibility vests inspecting an aircraft wing

It all starts with an information meeting

The information meeting is your chance to see the training from the inside before you decide. You get the full picture of the training, the finances and everyday life as a student.

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Then you take the admission test

After the information meeting, you sign up for an admission test: a maths test, a logic test, a personality test and an interview. The purpose is to ensure the training is the right match for you.

Greybird instructor explaining aerodynamics theory on a classroom screen

Then we help you get started

Once you are admitted, we help you with the practical side, from your Class 1 Medical and SU to the start of your studies. You get a dedicated contact person and a clear plan leading up to your first day of teaching.

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The career path as a commercial pilot

Graduate

Type rating

First Officer

Captain

FULLY CERTIFIED. READY FOR THE EUROPEAN JOB MARKET.

Graduate

You complete the training with a CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence), a frozen ATPL and an APS MCC certificate. That is the combination airlines look for in a newly qualified pilot. Your licence is issued under EASA and recognised in all EU and EEA countries.

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Pilot's hands on the thrust levers in an airliner simulator

YOUR FIRST TRAINING AT AN AIRLINE.

Type rating

When you are hired, you complete a type rating at your airline. It is intensive training in the specific aircraft type you will fly, for example the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. Because your APS MCC training is completed in Greybird's Airbus simulator, you are prepared for the transition to a large jet. Most airlines pay for your type rating as part of the employment.

View from behind two pilots in an airliner cockpit during approach

YOUR FIRST SEAT IN A COMMERCIAL COCKPIT.

First Officer

As a First Officer you sit in the right-hand seat and fly commercial routes together with an experienced captain. You build flight hours, learn the airline's procedures and gain experience with everything from short domestic routes to international flights. This is where the training meets reality, and where you develop from a newly qualified pilot into an experienced operator.

YOU TAKE OVER RESPONSIBILITY IN THE COCKPIT.

Captain

With sufficient experience and flight hours you can be upgraded to captain. As captain you carry the full responsibility for aircraft, crew and passengers. You make the operational decisions and lead the cooperation in the cockpit. It is your frozen ATPL that is activated at this point and becomes a full ATPL, the highest-ranking pilot licence in the world.

Get answers to the essentials before you decide

Choosing a pilot training programme is a big decision, and it is only natural to want the basics in place first. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often from future pilots.

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What is the pilot training?

Pilot training in Denmark is a private, EASA-approved full-time education lasting two to three years. It typically costs EUR 94,000-107,000 and requires neither flying experience nor a high school diploma. You can also apply for the Danish Air Force's pilot training, which is free, but it does not grant civilian flight privileges.

Which jobs can I get as a pilot?

As a commercial pilot, you can fly commuter aircraft, medium-sized passenger aircraft, private jets, or work as a flight instructor. Most start as a first officer at an airline and build from there towards a captain's position. Your licence also qualifies you for cargo operations, long haul, corporate aviation and a career as a type rating instructor or examiner.

Can I have a part-time job on the side?

It is difficult. The pilot training is a full-time education that demands your full commitment, and your schedule can change at short notice. Most students choose to focus entirely on the training.

What if I fail an exam?

Then you try again. It costs a new exam fee, but so far no student has failed to complete the training because of failed exams.

Can I take the training part-time?

Yes. In addition to the integrated full-time education, we offer a modular education that can be tailored over 2 to 5 years. You get the same certificates and the same level of competence. Read more about the modular education here.

When can I start?

We admit students on an ongoing basis, and classes generally start in January and August. Your first step is to attend an info meeting and then pass an admission test. Find the next information meeting here.