Content 3| Information about Baltic Aviation Academy 4| Facilities 4| Instructors 5| Student Entry Requirements 6| Candidate Entrance Process
Training Courses 8| Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL(A)) Training Course 10| Modular Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A)) Training Course 12| Modular Instrument Rating (IR(A)) Training Course 14| Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Training Course 16| Modular Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL(A)) Theory Training Course 18| Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) Training Course 20| Distance Learning Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) Training Course
22| Visa Support 22| Students Accommodation Conditions 23| Simulators 24| Certificates
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Information about Baltic Aviation Academy Baltic Aviation Academy (BAA) is one of the leading aviation training organizations in Eastern Europe. Our key activities consist of a wide range of aviation training courses, professional flying personnel solutions for airlines as well as consultancy and partnership in building individual flight and cabin crew careers. Our services include initial training courses and contain such customized solutions as Line Training or Lease of Flight Crew, Type Rating Instructor and Safety Pilot, etc.
Baltic Aviation Academy has the following advantages: • Flexibility; • Attractive pricing; • High quality; • Fully integrated and customized solutions.
integrated solutions including aircraft leasing, maintenance and personnel training, i.e. the full spectrum of services that they receive from Baltic Aviation Academy, a member of Avia Solutions Group.
With all of the required resources at hand, Baltic Aviation Academy guarantees high quality training that is approved under a number of licenses and certificates issued by many aviation authorities. Training fees are considerably lower than those in Western Europe.
The Baltic Aviation Academy training centre offers a full range of personally tailored initial and recurrent training for pilots or cabin crew designed to develop professional careers with an aircraft of choice or to become an instructor or examiner, leading to better employment opportunities or to prepare personnel for a temporary assignment abroad.
Over more than 15 years we have learned to react to the needs of our clients from various countries. Baltic Aviation Academy is proud of long lasting cooperation with clients from the East and West. Clients appreciate our
Business clients can choose a full range of solutions to meet their needs. Initial and recurrent training, type rating training, base and line training, flight crew solutions are just a few examples of the services we are able to offer.
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Facilities Baltic Aviation Academy is located in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is a very convenient geographical location for customers from the East and from the West. Our aviation training activities extend to many other regions. Baltic Aviation Academy operates Full Flight Simulators in the USA, Spain, France and other countries. The academy occupies a 1,329.49 sq. m. training facility close to the Vilnius International Airport and also not far away from the city centre. It is an integrated training complex with modern auditoriums, rest areas, dining rooms, library, free wireless internet access, a souvenir shop, etc.
There are 8 modern ground school auditoriums in the main training centre, equipped with audio and visual equipment, whiteboards, training desks, video projectors, headphones and visual training material. Two classrooms are dedicated to Computer Based training, software provider – CBT (including LMS, Learning Management System). There are also 4 briefing/debriefing rooms in the simulator area. Recently an aviation library has been established to help our students find any additional information that they may require.
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Today Baltic Aviation Academy conducts 40 training programmes, which are taught by 135 highly-qualified instructors from various countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, Greece, Slovenia, Austria and Latvia to name but a few.
flying skills by performing flights at various airlines.
Most of the instructors working at the academy have flown thousands of hours; therefore, they are able to apply real-life experience to the training environment. The instructors regularly go through refresher training and maintain their
Highly-qualified Baltic personnel have already aviation specialists. We experience in the field training as well.
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Lessons can be taught in the following languages – English, Russian and Lithuanian. If other languages are required, please contact us with a specific request. Aviation Academy trained over 10.000 will apply this vast of aviation to your
STUDENT ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
The Baltic Aviation Academy entry process begins the moment our representative meets the student at Vilnius International Airport. The academy will help arrange a visa, schedule a flight physical and provide accommodation as well as transportation to and from the training facilities.
age The student must be at least 18 years old to begin training.
Physical statUs JAR – FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate is required. Flight physicals are available at the Lithuanian Aviation Medical Centre (Vilnius University Antakalnis Hospital, Antakalnis str. 124, Vilnius).
theoRetical PRePaRation The knowledge of mathematics, English and physics are of key importance for aviation. A skill assessment can be organized for those who have low grades from secondary school or do not have them at all.
PeRsonal skills The Baltic Aviation Academy selection commission organizes a personal skill assessment based on psychological tests and individual interviews. The academy uses a benchmark principle module for candidate assessment. The candidate assessment commission in cooperation with the airline client representatives prepares the student pilot candidate profile which is used for candidate assessment during the selection process.
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Candidate Entrance Process Flight Physical Applicants seeking 1st Class Medical Certificates shall complete the medical examination at the Aviation Medicine Centre in Vilnius only. Baltic Aviation Academy coordinates and schedules the medical examination at a time which is convenient for the candidate and as close as possible to his personal assessment. • Flight physicals cover a one or two-day time period. • The price of this medical examination is 270 EUR (Payment must be done in cash at the Aviation Medical Centre). Candidate skill assessment The skill assessments are used to identify those students who have the greatest possibility of completing the training programmes successfully and working for an air carrier after graduation. These assessments are conducted at the Baltic Aviation Academy in Vilnius over a two-day period. Day one:
Day two:
• Introductory interview; • Mathematics , physics and English language knowledge assessment.
Psychological assessment: • Numerical and verbal reasoning, behavior traits, professional interest assessment; • Structured interview based on a commercial pilot competence model. The cost of a candidate skill assessment is 100 EUR. This is included in the training price for those who sign a contract with the academy.
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Training
Courses
Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL(A)) Training Course This is an intensive training programme. In the shortest time possible, students will acquire professional skills which will allow them to start their career as a commercial pilot. This
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
Age: 18 years old and over;
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Physical Status: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate;
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Theoretical preparation: knowledge of mathematics, English and physics is of key importance. A skills assessment can be organized by the academy for those having low or no grades from secondary school;
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Emotional and social competence: all candidates must complete special tests and interviews developed by the Baltic Aviation Academy selection commission for social competence assessment.
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programme enables students to operate as a co-pilot on multi-pilot, multi-engine airplanes in commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL(A)/IR, ME (ATPL Frozen) license.
Ground Training: The theoretical knowledge course (Ground School) consists of fourteen (14) theoretical subjects, approximately 770 hours, including classroom work, professional manuals and CD-based progress tests.
Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
• Air law
87 hours – visual flight (VFR);
• Communication
95 hours – instrument flight (IFR);
• Operating procedures
5 hours – night visual flight (NVFR);
• Mass and balance
13 hours – multi-engine flight (MEP).
• Instrumentation
• Meteorology • Aircraft general knowledge • Flight planning and monitoring • Performance • General navigation • Radio navigation • Human performance • Principles of flight
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100 km from the BAA training centre.
(5 hours of IFR flight included) Multi-Crew Co-operation Course (MCC) The MCC course develops all important team skills by teaching the candidate how to work in a multi-crew environment. Students will complete a total of 20 hours of ground training and 15 hours in the FFS or FNTPII.
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 770 hours ATPL • 20 hours MCC Flight training • 150 hours – single engine Cessna • 13 hours – multi-engine Piper Seneca • 37 hours – FNTP II • 15 hours FFS Duration • 20-25 months (approximately)
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Modular Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A)) Training Course The CPL modular training course consists of two training stages: • First stage – PPL training course; • Second stage – CPL/IR training course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
Age: 18 years old and over;
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Physical Status: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate;
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Theoretical preparation: knowledge of mathematics, English and physics is of key importance. A skills assessment can be organized by the academy for those having low or no grades from secondary school;
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Emotional and social competence: all candidates must complete special tests and interviews developed by the Baltic Aviation Academy selection commission for social competence assessment.
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This program enables students to operate as private pilots and co-pilots on single/multi-engine airplanes in commercial air transportation and to obtain the PPL and CPL/IR/ME license.
Ground Training: The theoretical knowledge course (ground school) consists of fourteen (14) theoretical subjects,
lasting
approximately
780
hours,
including classroom work, professional manuals and computer-based (CBT) training.
Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
• Air law
116 hours – visual flight (VFR);
• Communication
51 hours – instrument flight (IFR);
• Operating procedures
5 hours – night visual flight (NVFR);
• Mass and balance
15 hours – CPL flight;
• Instrumentation
13 hours – multi-engine flight (MEP).
• Meteorology
(5 hours of IFR flight included)
• Aircraft general knowledge • Flight planning and monitoring • Performance • General navigation • Radio navigation • Human performance • Principles of flight
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100 km from the BAA training centre.
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 155 hours in class PPL • 620 hours ATPL Flight training • 152 hours – single engine Cessna • 13 hours – multi-engine Piper Seneca • 35 hours – FNTP II Duration • 24 months (approximately)
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Modular Instrument Rating (IR(A)) Training Course The objective of the Instrument Rating IR(A) modular flight training course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
Age: 18 years old and over;
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Valid PPL(A) or CPL(A) license;
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Valid JAR-FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate;
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50 hours of a cross-country flight as a pilot-in-command (PIC);
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English language proficiency.
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airplanes under the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Ground Training: Ground training (ground school) consists of 8 subjects, 200 hours, taught using professional training manuals. The theoretical training is conducted at the Baltic Aviation Academy training centre.
Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
• Air law & ATC procedures
51 hours – instrument flight (IFR);
• Aircraft general knowledge
5 hours – night visual flight (NVFR) when
• Flight performance and planning
required.
• Human performance • Meteorology • Navigation • Flight procedures • Communications
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 200 hours IR Flight training • 21 hours – single engine Cessna • 35 hours – FNTP II
km from the BAA training centre. Duration • 8 months (approximately)
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Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Training Course The objective of the multi-engine airplane training course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
70 hours as a pilot-in-command (PIC);
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Valid PPL(A), CPL(A) or ATPL(A) license;
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Valid JAR-FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate;
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Valid SEP IR rating;
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English language proficiency.
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necessary to operate multi-engine airplanes and to obtain a multi-engine qualification.
Ground Training: Ground training consists of 6 subjects, 7 hours. The theoretical training is conducted at the Baltic Aviation Academy training centre.
Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
• Airframe;
13 hours – multi-engine flight (MEP).
• Engine • Electrical systems • Fuel and oil systems • Principles of flight • Normal, abnormal and emergency procedures
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100 km from the BAA training centre.
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 7 hours MEP Flight training • 13 hours – multi-engine Piper Seneca Duration • 1 month (approximately)
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Modular Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL(A)) Theory Training Course The objective of the ATPL(A) modular course is to prepare students for the JAA/CAA examination.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
18 years old and over;
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Valid PPL(A) license;
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Valid JAR-FCL Class 1 Medical Certificate;
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English language proficiency.
This examination will be taken at the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Administration in Vilnius.
Theory Training: The theoretical knowledge course consists of fourteen (14) theoretical subjects, approximately 620 hours. It includes classroom and individual study, professional manuals and CD-based progress tests.
Duration: Course duration depends on the intensity of the training process. The schedule is set up on the assumption that an applicant completes 19 self-study hours per week. The total length of the course is approximately 8 months. The maximum length of the course is up to 18 months.
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The training course consists of two training modules: Module1:
Module2:
• General navigation
• Radio navigation
• Instruments
• Aircraft general knowledge
• Flight planning
• Aviation law
• Meteorology
• Operational procedures
• Human performance & limitations
• Principles of flight
• Communications
• Performance
• Mass & balance
COURSE DESIGN: Theory training • 94 hours – lectures and progress tests • 530 hours – self-study Duration • 8 months (approximately)
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Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) Training Course The objective of the PPL(A) course is to train students to fly airplanes safely and efficiently
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
16 years old and over;
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Valid JAR-FCL Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate.
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under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Ground Training: Ground training consists of 10 subjects taught using professionally-prepared teaching aids. Each subject is covered in a separate textbook.
Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
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Air Law & ATC procedures
47 hours – visual flight (VFR).
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Operational procedures
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Aircraft general knowledge
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Flight performance and planning
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Human performance
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Meteorology
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Navigation
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Principles of flight
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Communication
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Aircraft operation manual
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100 km from the BAA training centre.
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 155 hours – lectures Flight training • 47 hours – single-engine Cessna Duration • 6-12 months Course duration may increase or decrease depending on the season.
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Distance Learning Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) Training Course Distance learning PPL(A) course allows students to learn aviation theory at a time convenient for them. After this course, students can fly safely
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: •
16 years old and over;
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Valid JAR-FCL Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate.
and efficiently under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Ground Training: Ground training consists of 10 subjects taught using professionally-prepared teaching aids. Each subject is covered in a separate textbook.
Duration: Duration of the ground training depends on the intensity of the training process. The schedule is designed on the assumption that the applicant completes 17 hours of self-study per week.
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Theoretical subjects include:
Students will complete a total of:
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Air law & ATC procedures
47 hours – visual flight (VFR).
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Operational procedures
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Aircraft general knowledge
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Flight performance and planning
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Human performance
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Meteorology
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Navigation
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Principles of flight
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Communication
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Aircraft operation manual
Flight Training: Basic flight training is conducted at Lithuanian aerodromes: • Paluknys aerodrome in Vilnius district, located 30 km from the BAA training centre; • Aleksotаs aerodrome in Kaunas, located 100 km from the BAA training centre.
COURSE DESIGN: Ground training • 45 hours – lectures and progress tests • 121 hours – self-study Flight training • 47 hours – single-engine Cessna Duration • 6-12 months Course duration may increase or decrease depending on the season.
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VISA Support Invitations are an integral part of the company’s customer service. Cooperating closely with the Migration Department of Lithuania we take care of invitations for visas as well as provide all the necessary information. We prepare the following types of invitations: single and multiple (single-entry visas into the Republic of Lithuania with a stay of not more than 45 days within a period of three months. Multiple-entry visas into the Republic of Lithuania with a stay of up to 90 days within a period of six months). To receive this type of invitation, companies/clients must sign a long-term contract of cooperation with Baltic Aviation Academy. The academy can provide support for obtaining temporary resident status for a stay lasting longer than 3 months to complete integrated studies.
Students’ Accommodation Baltic Aviation Academy can offer its students long-term accommodation at a modern, new economy – class hotel. The hotel is located in the centre of Vilnius. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the training centre by car. There are 143 rooms available. The hotel offers free internet access (Wi-Fi) and cable TV in every room. There is a kitchen with cooking utensils located on each floor, where students can prepare their own meals. A self-service laundry is available as well. The hotel can offer special meals to meet guest requirements. Baltic Aviation Academy can also offer short-term accommodation, when candidates are only participating in the entrance process. The academy cooperates with the best hotels in Vilnius, therefore, the school can offer accommodation at excellent hotels for reasonable rates.
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Simulators Currently Baltic Aviation Academy provides Type Rating and Recurrent trainings (dry/wet lease) for the following types of aircraft:
Airbus A320
ATR 42-300/72-300
ATR 72-500
Boeing 737 CL
Boeing 737 NG
Boeing 747-400
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 767-300
Boeing 777-200
CRJ 100/200
Dash8Q-400
Embraer 135/145
Embraer 170/190
SAAB 2000
SAAB 340
Mi-8
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Certificates Baltic Aviation Academy is approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of Lithuania as a Flight Training Organization (FTO) and Type Rating Training Organization (TRTO). Course completion certificates are automatically
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valid in all JAA/EASA member States. We also have Approval Certificates from the Russian Federation, Belarus, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Baltic Aviation Academy JSC Dariaus ir GirÄ—no str. 21 LT-02189 Vilnius, Lithuania T: +370 5 2525536 F: +370 5 2525537 info@balticaa.com