
Waterford Aero Club Limited
Waterford, County Waterford · Waterford Airport (EIWF)
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport)
- Instrument rating
- Night rating
- +1 more
Typically 64% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Cork, County Cork, Ireland· Cork International Airport(EICK)
✓ Approved by UK Civil Aviation Authority· Approval GBR.ATO.0550








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Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) is a flight school at Cork International Airport (EICK) in Cork, Ireland. It offers training for Airline pilot training (ATPL), Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Type ratings, Light aircraft licence (LAPL, NPPL, sport), Instrument rating, and Multi-engine rating. At Cork International Airport, 52% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are May, June, and July; December is the most difficult.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| CAA MEP CPL and MEIR training course Includes: 2 hours FNPT II, 2 hours flight training plus movements, skill test aircraft/movements and CAA fee, plus RT test; VAT is additional. | £8,550 ≈ $10,823 |
| Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Programme course Includes: Uniform, pilot flight bag, headset, digital ATPL/PPL theory books, pilot computer, kneeboard, logbook, VFR charts, Ryanair SOPs and Boeing 737 manuals, APS MCC, AUPRT, safety courses, airport ID, course management and bonded Ryanair Boeing 737 type rating; excludes assessment, accommodation, medical, exams and licence fees. | €103,500 ≈ $112,500 |
| Fully Integrated Airline First Officer Pilot Programme course Includes: Uniform, flight bag, headset, digital ATPL/PPL theory books, pilot computer, kneeboard, logbook, VFR charts, safety courses, airport ID, course management, AUPRT, APS MCC and professional development; excludes assessment, accommodation, medical, type rating, exams and licence fees. | €83,500 ≈ $90,761 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Cork (1 km from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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