Frequently Asked Questions

You need to hold a current Private Pilot License (PPL(A)) and ICAO English Proficiency Level 4 or higher by the start of the course. Full details are on the MCC and JOC pages.

The MCC consists of 25 hours of theory and 20 hours in the B737-800NG simulator. The JOC consists of 4 hours of theory and 4 simulator hours. The APS course is the most comprehensive with 40 hours of theory and 40 simulator hours. Exact scheduling is flexible and agreed individually — contact us to plan dates that work for you.

The standard MCC covers multi-crew cooperation fundamentals required by EASA. The APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard) is an enhanced version with more hours, airline SOPs from day one, and a final competency assessment.

We train on a Boeing 737-800 simulator qualified at FNPT II MCC level, certified under EU regulations (certificate FSTD EL-49) and officially approved as suitable for APS MCC training. It features a panoramic 220° visual system, glass cockpit EFIS, TCAS, GPWS/EGPWS and windshear simulation. See the full details on our Simulator page.

Yes — all our courses are available in English, and we welcome international students. Warsaw is well connected with direct flights from across Europe.

Send us a message through the contact form, by email at info@vdlaviation.com, or via WhatsApp at +48 452 100 145. Tell us which course interests you and your preferred dates, and we'll confirm availability as soon as possible.

Payment must be received in full before the start of training. Bank details are provided in your booking confirmation email. All listed prices are final and include applicable VAT. Full terms are in our Terms & Conditions.

You can cancel free of charge up to 14 days before the start of training. Within 14 days a €250 cancellation fee applies, and within 48 hours (or in case of a no-show) the full course fee is forfeited. If cancellation is due to circumstances entirely beyond your control (e.g. hospitalisation), we will consider rescheduling at no extra cost. See the Terms & Conditions for details.

Yes — assessment training and career support are included with our training. Our instructor is an experienced 737 TRE who knows what airlines look for during assessments, and our graduates now fly for airlines including DHL, flydubai and Norwegian.

Your Licence Proficiency Check can be completed up to three months before your rating expires. Our LPC session is 4 hours in the B737-800NG simulator, and an ATP check to unlock a frozen ATPL is also available. Contact us to schedule.