Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence - ATPL(A)

🎓 Level: First-cycle studies 
🏫 Mode: Full-time studies
Duration: 3 years
🇺🇸 Language: English
🔢 Admission limit: 10

About the studies

Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License presents the only studies-program in Poland that combines professional pilot training with teaching aviation law. If you dream of flying,but at the same time you want to graduate from university with a diploma and academic title – this program is for you.

Become a pilot

During your studies, you will learn the theory and practice necessary to obtain the ATPL (A) airline pilot license. Practical classes are held on professional flight simulators, such as Airbus A320 or Diamond DA-42, which were designed specifically with the aim of training students.

After completing the simulator classes, you will switch to the real planes. For training purposes, university possesses the most popular training planes in the world, such as CESNA (172 SP-IDA, 152 SP-KEF, 172 SP-IDA), PIPER (Arrow V SP-KBY, Seneca III SP-CSL) and DIAMOND (DA- 42 SP-TRL). Flights are carried out at the Warsaw-Babice airport located in the Bemowo district.

Starting from the first year of your studies, you will undergo training in a professional pilot training center – Goldwings Flight Academy, which has the required certificate issued by the President of the Civil Aviation Authority allowing pilot training.

Become a lawyer

During the studies, we also focus on the legal aspects of civil aviation both in the EU and worldwide. This knowledge will allow you to pursue the profession of a pilot in the future, but also prepare you to work in many aviation-related institutions.

As a result of unfortunate events or sudden deterioration of health, pilots can face the challenge of not being able to fully excel at their dream job. We have designed the program with the aim of protecting our students in case of unforeseen life situations. With the solid foundations of aviation law in mind, we will prepare you not only for the life of a pilot, but also for the job in civil aviation authorities and institutions.

Advantages

Partner

Program

The profession of a pilot, apart from the ability to operate an aircraft and knowledge of its construction, requires substantial theoretical knowledge. Therefore, during the classes you will learn the following fundamentals:

  • air traffic control procedures
  • general knowledge about the plane
  • meteorology
  • flight planning
  • execution and monitoring
  • navigation
  • operational procedures
  • communications
  • flight rules

You will also learn about the legal aspects of civil aviation in Poland, the European Union and the world. You will take part in classes specializing in aviation administrative, civil and criminal law.

Practical training includes, among others:

  • training for the first solo flight
  • preparation to perform the first independent navigation flight
  • training for MEP (L) class aircraft
  • improving the ability to perform VFR flights in controlled and uncontrolled traffic
  • training in the performance of flights according to the indications of IR (A) instruments
  • crew cooperation training

You can find the full study program with a list of all upcoming subjects here

The field of study is dedicated to the candidates who dream of starting a career as commercial pilots, but would also like to complete their university studies and obtain a diploma and an academic title. 

Our unique field of study, being the only one in Poland, combines the opportunity to learn the theory and practice necessary to obtain the ATPL (A) airline pilot license with extensive knowledge in the field of aviation law.

Despite the temporary difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still predicted that over 635,000 new pilots will be needed in the next 10-15 years, including more than 146,000 in Europe alone. After graduation, you will be able to start a career in the international air transportation job market with airlines around the world.

Jobs after graduation:

  • pilot
  • lawyer
  • an employee of institutions related to aviation (airports, Civil Aviation Office, Ministry of Infrastructure, PANSA, SCAAI, aeroclubs, etc.)

Testimonials

A word from our partners

PhD Piotr Kasprzyk

The importance of the aviation law in the piloting profession should be particularly emphasized. Graduates will easily find employment in Poland, the European Union and all around the world

PhD Piotr Kasprzyk

Attorney-at-law, aviation law specialist, Director of the Airport Component at the Central Communication Port
Jan Litwiński

The unique combination of aviation law and ATPL training is a “grand slam"! Graduates will not only become pilots, but also gain extensive legal knowledge, enabling them to work in civil aviation authorities and institutions. Sometimes life circumstances bring pilots back to the earth and aviation law graduates can continue to work in the aviation industry and do what they love most

Jan Litwiński

Former vice-chairman of the National Aviation Council, former President and General Director of PLL LOT.

A word from the Dean​

Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License is the first program in the world to combine pilotage and law. During these elite studies, students gain knowledge and skills by learning from the best experts in the field of pilotage and lawyers with many years of experience in aviation law. In addition to regular classes, practical training and theoretical lectures, future pilots can use our flight simulator free of charge and at any time and exchange knowledge during many events we organize for them at the Academy

PhD Anna Konert
Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy,
Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Students and alumni feedback

I have always been fascinated by the fact that the plane, despite its weight, is able to lift off the ground. I chose Lazarski Aviation Academy because I know that thanks to the Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License program I will be well prepared to pass the state exams and I will get my dream piece of paper that will allow me to sit at the control panel of this huge metal machine. An additional advantage of the studies is that the academy cooperates with many significant partners, such as LOT Polish Airlines

Szymon Tołpa
Student of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License

Students and alumni feedback

Szymon Tołpa

I have always been fascinated by the fact that the plane, despite its weight, is able to lift off the ground. I chose Lazarski Aviation Academy because I know that thanks to the Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License program I will be well prepared to pass the state exams and I will get my dream piece of paper that will allow me to sit at the control panel of this huge metal machine. An additional advantage of the studies is that the academy cooperates with many significant partners, such as LOT Polish Airlines

Szymon Tołpa

student of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License
Szymon Tołpa

I have always been fascinated by the fact that the plane, despite its weight, is able to lift off the ground. I chose Lazarski Aviation Academy because I know that thanks to the Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License program I will be well prepared to pass the state exams and I will get my dream piece of paper that will allow me to sit at the control panel of this huge metal machine. An additional advantage of the studies is that the academy cooperates with many significant partners, such as LOT Polish Airlines

Szymon Tołpa

student of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License

Faculty

PhD
Anna Konert

Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

PhD
Tomasz Balcerzak

Military pilot, former CEO of Eurolot Airlines, expert in the aviation industry

PhD
Mateusz Osiecki

International law specialist, editor of the portal “International Observer”

PhD
Piotr Kasprzyk

Legal advisor, pilot, director of the Airport Component at the Central Communications Port

PhD
Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo

Chief Compliance Officer at LOT Polish Airlines, Director of the Compliance Department at the Polish Aviation Group

PhD
Ewa Jasiuk

Advocate, expert in European and international aviation law

Jakub Kubicki

Professional CPL (A) pilot, theoretical and practical training instructor

Jacek Mainka

Pilot, pilotage coordinator in the field of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License

PhD
Katarzyna Łuczak

Legal counsel at the Civil Aviation Authority

PhD hab.
Anna Borowska

Head of the Aviation Communication Research Center, aviation English trainer

Dr
Dobrochna Minich

Lawyer and political scientist; Secretary of the Board of the “Fontes” Association for Research on the Sources and Functions of Law

Katarzyna Krupa-Lipińska

Patent attorney, Dean of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian District of the Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys

Dominik Wąż

Lawyer, communication pilot

Maciej Uzarski

Marine navigator, pilot, captain of the Dash 8 Q400 aircraft at LOT Polish Airlines

Dr
Dobrochna Minich

lawyer and political scientist; Secretary of the Board of the “Fontes” Association for Research on the Sources and Functions of Law; member of the research team at the Lazarski University Legislative Process Research Center

Dominik Wąż

lawyer, communication pilot

Anna Konert


Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Anna Konert

PhD
Tomasz Balcerzak


Military pilot, former CEO of Eurolot Airlines, expert in the aviation industry

Tomasz Balcerzak

PhD
Mateusz Osiecki


International law specialist, editor of the portal “International Observer”

Mateusz Osiecki

PhD
Piotr Kasprzyk


Legal advisor, pilot, director of the Airport Component at the Central Communications Port

Piotr Kasprzyk

PhD
Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo


Chief Compliance Officer at PLL “Lot”, Director of the Compliance Department at the Polish Aviation Group

Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo

PhD
Ewa Jasiuk


Advocate, expert in European and international aviation law

Ewa Jasiuk

PhD
Jakub Kubicki


Professional CPL (A) pilot, theoretical and practical training instructor

Jakub Kubicki

Jacek Mainka


Pilot, pilotage coordinator in the field of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License

Jacek Mainka

Katarzyna Łuczak


Legal counsel at the Civil Aviation Authority

Katarzyna Łuczak

PhD
Anna Borowska


Head of the Aviation Communication Research Center, aviation English trainer

Anna Borowska

PhD hab.
Dobrochna Minich


Lawyer and political scientist; Secretary of the Board of the “Fontes” Association for Research on the Sources and Functions of Law

Dobrochna Minich

Dr
Katarzyna Krupa-Lipińska


Patent attorney, Dean of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian District of the Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys

Katarzyna Krupa-Lipińska

Dominik Wąż


Lawyer, communication pilot

Dominik Wąż

Maciej Uzarski


Marine navigator, pilot, captain of the Dash 8 Q400 aircraft at LOT Polish Airlines

Maciej Uzarski

Tuition

Tuition fees for the academic year 2023/2024

 1 year*2 year3 year
semester fee (€)14 400 €15 400 €16 400 €

*The academic year consists of two semesters.

Admission

Check out the qualification terms and required documents.

Learn the enrolment schedule for international candidates or Poles.

Fill out the online application form.

You will be referred to a medical examination you will have to undergo before qualifying for enrolment.

Pay the 17€ enrolment fee.*

University’s bank account:

Payments in EUR:
Santander Bank Polska SA
Aleja Jana Pawła II 17, 00-854 Warszawa.
PL83 1910 1048 2209 0006 3981 0002
WBKPPLPPXXX

Please enter your name, surname and enrolment number in the transfer title field.

Lazarski University graduates are exempt from the enrolment fee.
* The enrollment fee is non-refundable. It is refunded in full only if the given major is not run in the given academic year.

Deliver the documents to the Recruitment Office.

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Contact

If you have questions related to
admission process, please contact:

If you have questions about the pilot training programme, please contact:

Chantal Soudi

(+48) 790 361 667

available Mon to Fri from 9 AM to 2 PM

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