ABRIDGE COURSE

The Abridge Course is designed for existing licence holders seeking conversion, upgrade, or alignment of their qualifications. Through a streamlined and efficient training structure, the programme ensures regulatory compliance while minimising training duration and optimising resource utilisation

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to enrol in the CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL programme for the conversion of a foreign pilot licence to a CAAM issued licence

Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 17 years old

Completion of SPM, IGCSE, or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) credits, including English, Mathematics, and Science subjects
Obtain a Letter of Approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) together with academic qualifications
Successful completion of a Class I Medical Examination and possession of a valid medical certificate issued by a CAAM-Designated Medical Examiner (DME)
Successful completion of IATAC’s Harrison Assessment and interview

Ground School Training

IATAC provides comprehensive Ground School training covering the CAAM ATPL theoretical knowledge syllabus, as required for the issuance of the CPL/IR

Total ground school duration: 800 hours
Delivered through structured classroom instruction, examinations, and progressive assessments

Ground School Syllabus

Phase 1 – 430 Hours

Aircraft General Knowledge (Systems)
Human Performance & Limitations
Meteorology
Principles of Flight
Aircraft General Knowledge (Instruments)
VFR Communications
IFR Communications

Phase 2 – 360 Hours

General Navigation
Radio Navigation
Flight Planning & Monitoring
Mass & Balance
Air Law
Operational Procedures
Performance

Flying Phase Training

Flying phase training requirements will be determined by the CAAM Letter of Approval and assessed by IATAC

Training is conducted on PA-28 or DA40NG and DA42NG aircraft, complemented by FNPT II simulator training

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