Training
The following page provides you with questions asked by students on the Training conducted at the International School of European Aviation, what qualification are recieved, the type of training conducted, your teachers and course details.
What is the relationship between Lund University and the University of Wollongong?
International School of European Aviation (ISEA) is a collaboration between Lund University School of Aviation, Sweden, and the University of Wollongong, Australia - signed under a Contract Education Agreement (CEA) - for the delivery of Lund University's European JAR-FCL Air Transport Pilot (ATP) program at our Australian campus.
What does JAR-FCL mean?
JAR-FCL stands for Joint Aviation Requirements - Flight Crew Licensing. All European ATPL accreditations must adhere to the JAR-FCL rules, which determine how flight training organisations conduct training and all aspects of licensing.
You will graduate with your Commercial Pilot Licence with JAR-FCL ATPL theory - this means you are qualified to fly in Europe and able to apply to major international airlines.
What is ATPL?
ATPL stands for Airline Transport Pilot Licence. You will graduate from the ISEA course with your JAR-FCL ATPL theory. You will be qualified to fly in Europe and able to apply to major international airlines. You will receive your JAR-FCL ATP Licence once you have accrued 1500 relevant flight hours.
I have previous flying experience - can I enrol in the ATP program?
An applicant may be admitted to train as an ab initio entrant or with a Private Pilot Licence issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1. However it is a fully integrated course - not a modular course for JAR-FCL conversion.
Can I enrol for my JAR-FCL accreditation if I already hold my CPL or ATPL theory?
International School of European Aviation specialises in fully integrated ATP training. CPL holders should consider enrolling in a conversion or modular course with another provider.
How long is the program?
Expected completion time for the integrated JAR ATP program is 18 months. This may vary depending on flying and weather conditions, and how well you progress.
What qualifications do I get?
You will graduate with your Commercial Pilot Licence with multi-engine instrument ratings and the JAR-FCL Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory (Vocational Graduate Certificate in Aviation). This means you will be qualified to fly in Europe and able to apply to major international airlines.
You will also receive the Australian (CASA) ATPL theory qualification (Diploma in Aviation).
How many hours will I fly?
You will fly a total of 200 hours - both in command and with an instructor. You will also accrue 15 hours Multi-Crew Cooperation in a Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer II (FNPT II) simulator.
How long will I spend in the classroom?
ISEA delivers the best balance of theory and practical training. You will alternate between flying and theory on a weekly basis, although this timing may vary slightly due to flying and weather conditions. Importantly, you won't be sitting in a classroom for the entire first six months.
There are three JAR-FCL theory milestones, at which point you may stop flying so you can focus on exams.
With 20 years of preparing some of the world's best pilots behind us, we know our methodology works.
What exams will I sit?
You will sit 14 official exams, for which you need to achieve 75% or above.
In addition, your progress will be continuously tested on campus to ensure you meet the internal standards set by ISEA and are ready to pass the official exams. For more information and a detailed list of what exams you will sit please visit the ISEA Program Structure page of this website
What aircraft will I fly?
Each campus has its own fleet:
At our Bacchus Marsh campus you will train in a PA-28-161 Piper Warrior, Piper Seneca and Piper Navajo.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes are limited to 12, with one flight instructor per four students.
How closely does the program follow the L.U.S.A course structure?ISEA's integrated JAR ATP program is delivered by Lund University School of Aviation (L.U.S.A) in Australia. The program follows the same structure to that which is delivered in Sweden according to JAR-FCL guidelines. The Chief Flying Instructor at each campus is a L.U.S.A employee, and adheres to L.U.S.A's exacting standards.
Some modifications to the schedule may occur due to technical and personal variations, and flying conditions. For more information on the training program, please email our enquiries team at enquiries@isea.edu.au.
Who will teach me?
All ISEA instructors are highly experienced and have undergone intensive JAR-FCL training and Swedish Civil Aviation Authority and Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia accreditation. The Chief Flying Instructor at our campus has come directly from Lund University School of Aviation, Sweden.