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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Pilotage Undergraduate Program include?
It covers a four-year education period, excluding the English Preparatory Program.
Students who are admitted to and enroll in the Pilotage Undergraduate Program first attain English language proficiency. If necessary, they complete the first two semesters as English preparatory education in order to bring their English knowledge and language skills to the required level. This is because, under today's conditions, it is almost impossible to work as a pilot in any country in the world without proficiency in English. For this reason, students also receive Aviation English training as part of the curriculum during the following two semesters.
All courses in our program include training that helps students acquire not only the engineering and flight knowledge pilots must have, but also the skills and personal qualities they are expected to have in very difficult and critical moments.
Starting from the fourth semester, our students begin "private pilot license" training. During this process, they receive theoretical training and flight training on training aircraft and/or simulators. As a result, at the beginning of the fifth semester, that is, when our students start their third year at our University, they hold a "Private Pilot License (PPL-A)".
Over the following two years, our students increase their competencies in different areas of piloting and graduate ready to work in airline operations. Our graduates become competent and knowledgeable aviators with aviation culture and etiquette, holding an undergraduate degree in Pilotage, as well as a "Commercial Airline Pilot License (ATP-A Frozen)" approved by the Civil Aviation Authority. Thus, they have the opportunity to work as pilots in any commercial air transport company in our country "after completing Type Training".
What does the training cover?
The training covers English language education, academic and elective courses, Private Pilot License (PPL-A) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP-A) Theoretical Ground Courses, as well as Practical Flight Training provided on training aircraft and simulators by distinguished instructor pilots.
How is the curriculum planned by year?
Our curriculum is given below.
| Preparatory | English Language Preparatory Program | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Academic Courses |
| Semester 2 | Academic Courses, Elective Courses | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | Academic and Elective Courses |
| Semester 2 | PPL Training Theoretical Courses, PPL Training Flight Practice | |
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | ATPL Training Theoretical Courses, PIC Flights |
| Semester 2 | ATPL Training Theoretical Courses, PIC Flights | |
| Year 4 | Semester 1 | ATPL Flight Practice, Academic Courses |
| Semester 2 | ATPL Flight Practice, Academic and Elective Courses |
What is the quota of the Pilotage Undergraduate Program?
| Program Name | Score Type | Quota |
| Pilotage (English) (Scholarship) | SAY (Quantitative) | 5 |
| Pilotage (English) (Fee-Paying) | SAY (Quantitative) | 31 |
Are international students admitted?
There is a quota for international students in the program.
What documents are required for final registration in the program?
· A valid Class 1 medical certificate (CLASS-1) issued by aviation medical centers authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM), obtained no more than 3 months before the final registration date, will be required. This medical report will be renewed every year.
· A criminal record and criminal archive record obtained from the competent authorities 1 month before the final registration date will be required. This record is necessary because it shows whether the student has been convicted of any of the offenses specified in the Aircraft Pilot Licensing Regulation (SHY-1) that would prevent the student from becoming a pilot.
How long does it take to obtain a medical report and what does it cost?
Under normal conditions, obtaining a medical report takes 1-2 days; the fee may vary depending on the hospital you obtain it from.
From which hospitals can I obtain the medical report?
You can access the authorized medical institutions via the link below.
What happens if I cannot obtain the medical report?
Students who do not have a medical report (CLASS-1) at the time of final registration will not be registered.
The medical report in question is the CLASS-1 medical report, which every pilot candidate must obtain and which is renewed every year.
List of documents the candidate student must submit to the authorized unit of our University after obtaining the medical report approved by SHGM:
- Student Application Form,
- Medical Report (from hospitals authorized by SHGM),
- Criminal record obtained via e-Government within the last 3 months stating "No Criminal Record" and "No Criminal Archive Record" (if there is a criminal record, a legible and certified court decision must be attached),
- Certificate of Residence (for foreign nationals, a Residence Permit obtained from the police),
- Certificate of Education or Copy of Diploma (notarized),
- Copy of ID card (for foreign nationals, copy of passport),
- 8 passport-size photographs (white background, taken within the last 6 months)
- School diploma (notarized) (if graduated abroad, a sworn translation of the diploma into Turkish, and an equivalency certificate from the Provincial Directorate of National Education for high school graduates or from the Council of Higher Education for higher education graduates)
- Original bank receipts for the "Medical Certificate" and "Trainee Pilot License" fees, deposited separately into SHGM accounts, showing the trainee's name and surname.
- A PAPI (psychomotor/skills exam mandatory under SHT-1T) exam certificate is mandatory; however, the PAPI exam will be conducted by the Bahçeşehir University Flight School after registration.
I wear glasses. Can I enroll in the program?
The doctor at the hospital where you obtain your medical report will decide on this according to the rules set out in JAR-FCL-3. If you have any doubts, you can apply to the relevant department of an authorized hospital in advance to clarify your situation.
From which score type will students be admitted to the program?
Students will be placed in our program according to the SAY (Quantitative) score type.
Which licenses do graduates hold?
Our graduates will hold a four-year Pilot Training Undergraduate Degree and, by completing their courses at ATP(A)-Frozen level,
a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and an Instrument Rating License IR(A).
What is the language of instruction?
The language of instruction is 100% English.
What happens in case of failure in Practical Flight Courses or if a student does not wish to continue flying? Students who have passed the English Preparatory Program and academic courses and started flying from the 3rd semester, but who fail the Practical Flight Courses or do not wish to continue flying, will be given the opportunity to transfer to other programs under our University's internal transfer regulations.
What does failure in Practical Flight Courses mean?
· Having physiological obstacles such as dizziness, nausea or vomiting, or psychological behavioral disorders that prevent the student from performing flight duties,
· Failing to show sufficient task-related progress in the stages of the practical flight courses,
· Staying away from flying in a way that disrupts the program due to reasons such as avoidance of flight or phobia,
What advantages will graduating from the program provide to the student?
· Holding a four-year university degree and an ATP(A)-Frozen License at a young age, together with advanced English and full self-confidence, the graduate will reach the level to serve as a First Officer (co-pilot) in domestic and international airline companies after the type and line training received after graduation.
· Under current regulations and rules, a pilot who graduates at the age of 23-25 can work as a pilot in airline companies for an average of 40 years.
