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Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Learn about the requirements and application process for your Airline Transport Pilot Licence.

Last updated 7 May 2026

You must have an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) to pilot a Singapore-registered multi-crew aircraft for public transport, aerial work or flight instruction.

An ATPL allows you to fly in the capacities, aircraft types and for the purposes listed in the table below.

Capacity 

Aircraft 

Purposes 

Pilot-In-Command (PIC)  

Single-pilot Singapore-registered aircraft 



✅ private/leisure flight 

✅ public transport 

✅ aerial work  


Pilot-In-Command (PIC) or co-pilot 


Multi-crew Singapore-registered aircraft 


How to qualify 

To obtain an ATPL, you must meet all the following requirements: 

  • be at least 21 years old 

  • be able to speak and understand English used for radiotelephony communications 

  • pass the theoretical knowledge examinations at the ATPL level 

  • meet the minimum flying experience requirements 

  • have or qualify for a multi-crew aircraft rating to be endorsed in the ATPL 

For details, refer to Singapore Air Safety Publication (SASP) Part 2. 

How to apply for an ATPL 

  1. Register for the required ATPL examinations and pay the fees on the CAAS Examination Portal. 

  2. Submit your ATPL application or renewal on CAPELS. 

For more information, refer to the frequently asked questions on ATPL. 

Application for ATPL

Apply on CAPELS

Contact information  

Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Personnel Licensing, Flight Standards Division
CAAS_PEL_FCL@caas.gov.sg  


CAPELS Helpdesk
CAAS Personnel Licensing e-System (CAPELS) 
CAAS_CAPELS_Helpdesk@caas.gov.sg