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Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A))

Verkehrsflugzeugführer/in (ATPL (A))

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What is Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A))?

Airline Pilots (ATPL (A)) in Germany operate large passenger and cargo aircraft as a two-pilot crew. In this profession, one pilot serves as the responsible Captain (Kapitän), while the other is the First Officer (Erster Offizier).

Programs that lead to this profession

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The profession Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Law & Economics field:

Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Frequently Asked Questions about Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A))

Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners

What does a Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) do in Germany?

Airline Pilots (ATPL (A)) in Germany operate large passenger and cargo aircraft as a two-pilot crew. In this profession, one pilot serves as the responsible Captain (Kapitän), while the other is the First Officer (Erster Offizier).

Is Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) an Ausbildung or a degree path?

In Germany, "Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A))" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required.

How can I qualify as Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) in Germany?

In Germany, "Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A))" follows a 3-year dual Ausbildung — combining a vocational school (Berufsschule) with paid on-the-job training at a company. No university degree required. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Where do Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) typically work in Germany?

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)).

What is the typical salary for Verkehrsflugzeugführer/Verkehrsflugzeugführerin (ATPL (A)) in Germany?

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.

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