Airline Pilot

The airline pilot is responsible for ensuring the safety and operation of an aircraft for the transport of passengers or goods. They spend most of their time at the controls of their aircraft. The profession of airline pilot is prestigious and requires both technical and human responsibilities. The pilot must possess many qualities and be adaptable in all circumstances. Their main activities include:
- Ensuring the safety of the aircraft and organizing the flight plan
- Ensuring the comfort of passengers
- Monitoring navigation parameters and dashboard surveillance
- Continuous communication and contact with ground control centers


The training for the profession of airline pilot "integrated training" consists of a theoretical phase covering the 14 modules of the ATPL (Air Transport Pilot License) and a practical phase of 205 flight hours on simulators, single-engine and twin-engine aircraft provided by the AFA. This training takes on average 24 months.
The training is offered in French or English. The professional pilot training program CPL (A) is compliant with the Tunisian regulations in force regarding the conditions for issuing the professional pilot license CPL (A).
Theoretical Training: 560 hours of theoretical courses for the integrated training, or 410 hours of courses for modular training (holding a valid PPL license).
Practical Training: 150 flight hours minimum, including 5 hours on a certified flight simulator.


- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must hold a valid Class 1 medical fitness certificate issued by an approved medical center (CEMEDA)
- Must have a baccalaureate in mathematics, experimental sciences, or technical fields, or an equivalent foreign diploma
- Must have an acceptable level of French and English, judged by a language test or interview by the Airline Flight Academy
- If a trainee wishes to pursue practical CPL (A) training, they must hold or be in the process of completing the theoretical certificate for the CPL (A) license or the ATPL (A) theoretical certificate in valid status or in theory training
- Must have signed a commitment confirming knowledge of the conditions for accessing various pilot training programs.