Airline Transport Pilot Licence
Learn about the requirements and application process for your Airline Transport Pilot Licence.
Last updated 3 September 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
meet the Class 1 medical requirements
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 (opens in new tab).
How to apply for an ATPL
Register for the required ATPL examinations and pay the fees on the CAAS Examination Portal (opens in new tab).
Submit your ATPL application or renewal on CAPELS (opens in new tab).
For more information, refer to the frequently asked questions on ATPL (opens in new tab).
Application for ATPL
Contact information
Flight Standards Division (Personnel Licensing) (opens in new tab)
CAPELS Helpdesk (opens in new tab)