Branch Details

Professional Pilot

Original title in Czech: Profesionální pilotFSIAbbreviation: B-PRPAcad. year: 2016/2017

Programme: Engineering

Length of Study: 3 years

Accredited from: 1.9.2006Accredited until: 31.12.2020

Profile

Purpose of university studies is to give theoretical knowledge defined in PART-FCL for the traffic pilot ATPL (A), needed for theoretical exams ATPL (A). Passing these exams is necessary prediction for obtaining the pilot license for business air transport. Theoretical study is organized so that student can complete his/her practical training - financially covered by students themselves or with help of potential employer. This practical training is provided at accredited flying school - ATO (Approved training organization), out of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Theoretical study is finished by defense of final bachelor's work and passing the final state exam. Graduate obtains the certificate of complete theoretical education ATPL (A)-650. As a standard, graduate should leave institute with Commercial Pilot license (CPL), qualification IFR.

Key learning outcomes

Purpose of university studies is to give theoretical knowledge defined in JAR-FCL 1 for the transport airline pilot, needed for theoretical exams ATPL (A). Passing these exams is necessary prediction for obtaining the pilot license for business air transport. Theoretical study is organized so that student can complete his/her practical training - financially covered by students themselves or with help of potential employer. This practical training is provided at any accredited flying school - FTO (Flying training organization), out of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Theoretical study is finished by defense of final bachelor's work and passing the final state exam. Graduate obtains Bc title and the certificate of complete theoretical education ATPL (A). As a standard, graduate should leave institute with Commercial Pilot license (CPL), qualification IFR.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

After obtaining the pilot license for business air transport, graduates of Professional pilot branch find opportunity for application by number of air transport companies in Czech Republic or in countries of European Union, which are engaged in business air transport or some of other aviation jobs, flying training, air rescue service, guard and fire fighter job, air police service and the like.
Graduates of Professional pilot branch can continue their study in Master's degree programme - Aeronautical Traffic branch.

Guarantor


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

2. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
CLAEnglish in Aviationen3CompulsoryCrP - 13 / Cj - 13yes
CELElectrical Engineering and Electronicscs4CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C2b - 26yes
DLLAeronautical On-Board Instrumentscs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / C1 - 13yes
CLDAviation Law and Regulations Ics4CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C1 - 26yes
DLGGeneral Navigationcs6CompulsoryCr,ExP - 52 / C1 - 26yes
OZ1Principles of Flight Ics4CompulsoryGCrP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
2. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DLAEnglish in Aviationen3CompulsoryCr,ExP - 13 / Cj - 13yes
CKSAircraft Structure and Systems Ics3CompulsoryGCrP - 26yes
DLMAeronautical Meteorologycs6CompulsoryCr,ExP - 52 / C1 - 26yes
DRNRadio Navigation Ics5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / C1 - 26yes
DTMEngineering Mechanicscs7CompulsoryCr,ExP - 52 / C1 - 14 / CPP - 12yes
OZ2Principles of Flight IIcs4CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
2. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
7AZEnglish - Exam B1en6CompulsoryExZ - 1yes
3. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DKSAircraft Structure and Systems IIcs4CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
ELVAircraft Propulsion Unitscs6CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / C1 - 13yes
FLVFlight Performancecs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
CLOHuman Factor and Limitationscs5CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / C1 - 26yes
ELIOperation Procedurescs3CompulsoryCr,ExP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
ERNRadio Navigation IIcs6CompulsoryCr,ExP - 39 / C1 - 13yes
DLFCommunication and Aerial Phraseologycs3CompulsoryGCrP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
3. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
ELNEnglish Aerial Phraseologycs3CompulsoryGCrP - 13 / CPP - 13yes
FDLBachelor Project (B-PRP)cs10CompulsoryCrVB - 78 / CPP - 52yes
ELEAviation Law and Regulations IIcs5CompulsoryGCrP - 26 / C1 - 13yes
FLPFlight Planning and Performingcs7CompulsoryCr,ExP - 52 / C1 - 26yes
FELBachelor Seminar (B-PRP)cs3CompulsoryCrC1 - 26yes