Mexico - Apply for Airline Transport Pilot License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Airline Transport Pilot License, the applicant has to approach the Federal Civil Aviation Agency link
2. Before applying, the applicant has to complete the course which is related to the airline transport pilot.
3. Obtain a First-Class Medical Certificate from an aviation medical examiner approved by the Mexican aviation authorities. This certificate confirms that you meet the medical standards necessary for a commercial pilot.
4. Accumulate the required flight hours. The exact number of flight hours required for an ATPL can vary, but it is generally significantly higher than the hours required for a CPL. You'll need flight time in various categories, including multi-engine and turbine aircraft.
5. Successfully complete theoretical knowledge exams, which cover subjects such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air law, meteorology, and navigation.
6. Pass a practical flight test conducted by a designated pilot examiner or authorized flight instructor. This test evaluates your flying skills and ability to handle complex aircraft.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in both English and Spanish languages, as required for communication in international airspace and with Mexican air traffic control.
8. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
10. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
12. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
13. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
14. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
15. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
16. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
17. If your application is approved, you will be issued an Airline Transport Pilot License, allowing you to operate as a pilot-in-command on commercial aircraft in airline operations.
18. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification documents (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bills, lease agreement).
• Valid pilot license
• Medical Certificate
• Education certificate
• Language Proficiency
• Theory exam result
• Practical Flight Test Results
• Experience certificate
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Federal Civil Aviation Agency
Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1990 Los Alpes 01010 Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5723 9300
Contact link

Eligibility

Here are the eligibility requirements for applying for an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in Mexico:

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by the Mexican government.
• Have at least 1,500 hours of flight time.
• Pass a written exam.
• Pass a practical exam.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in Mexico is 5 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) in Mexico, known as "Licencia de Piloto de Transporte de Línea Aérea," is the highest level of pilot certification issued by the Mexican Civil Aviation Authority (Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil - DGAC).
• The ATPL is an internationally recognized license that allows pilots to act as the pilot-in-command (PIC) of large commercial aircraft in airline operations.

Information which might help

• Once all the requirements have been met and the application process is completed, successful candidates are granted an ATPL.
• With this license, pilots are qualified to act as the pilot-in-command on large commercial aircraft operated by airlines in Mexico or other countries that recognize the Mexican ATPL.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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