Pilot

The study is focused on university education of professional pilots and air traffic controllers and their preparation for jobs in civil and military aviation for which a given level of education is required. The content of the study is based on qualification prerequisites that have been created for EU countries and are embedded in the regulations for the qualification of pilots and air traffic controllers. Theoretical and general subjects included in the first year continue in the next two years as the specialised subjects defined by the European regulations of the EASA agency. The aim of university studies is for the graduate not only to obtain a comprehensive bachelor's education in the field, but also to prepare them according to the chosen specialization in order to take the ATPL theoretical exams, respectively exams according to Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2015/340, the execution of which is a necessary prerequisite for the issuance of a pilot's license or an air traffic controller's license. The theoretical study is organized in such a way that the student has the opportunity to complete practical flight training in selected training organizations during their studies. The study is completed by a state exam and the final requirement to defend the bachelor's thesis.



Prospects of graduates

Qualification readiness and degree of professional adaptability to the conditions and requirements of practice:

 

A graduate of the Pilot study program specializing in piloting aircraft is prepared to perform the activities of a professional pilot in accordance with European aviation regulations, which entitles them, after taking specific tests, to be a professional pilot according to the license obtained.

 

A graduate of the Pilot study program specializing in air traffic control is prepared to perform the activities of a professional air traffic controller in accordance with European aviation regulations, which entitles them, after carrying out specific tests, to be an air traffic controller according to the license obtained.

 



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Conditions of admission

For the applicant, the admission procedure starts with the delivery of their application to the faculty which is conducting the relevant study programme.

The Technical University of Košice (TUKE) accepts applications for the academic year 2024/2025 only in an electronic version. The applicant for the study at TUKE is no longer obligated to print the electronic application and to send it in a paper form by mail.

The new form of the Electronic Application was launched on November 13, 2018.

The application must be delivered in an electronic form without the advanced electronic signature using the TUKE Academic Information System (IS MAIS), which allows the study applicant to verify registration of the application in IS MAIS from the date of its submission to the last day of the admission procedure.

All attachments can be uploaded in .pdf format to IS MAIS (curriculum vitae, education certificates, school leaving certificate, proof of payment of the admission procedure fee and other attachments according to the faculty requirements).

For application registration, please use the following link:

https://eprihlaska.tuke.sk/eprihlaska/pages/odosielatel/rozhranie_odosielatela.mais



Additional information

Specific admission conditions for the Pilot study program The condition for studying the Pilot study program is the timely completion of a medical examination (at one's own expense) by 31.08.2024 and obtaining a certificate of airworthiness of at least 2nd class (1st class is recommended) in accordance with EASA aviation legislation. It is possible to undergo a health check-up in authorized medical facilities or at authorized doctors (pay attention to longer appointment times): http://letectvo.nsat.sk/letecky-personal-2/zdravotna-sposobilost/povereni-lekari/ the provision of studies in the study program Pilot is practical flight training. The minimum required level of training during the course is to obtain a PPL(A) private pilot license. Applicants who have already obtained a pilot season before the start of their studies or have started flight training (also on other individual aircraft) will be assessed. The costs of practical flight training are covered by the students themselves. Practical flight training during studies is carried out in partner training organizations of the Faculty of Aviation. Additional information about flight training: klp.lf@tuke.sk



Conditions for international students

Documents required from foreign applicants for admission procedure for the faculties of the Technical University of Košice

1st level of studies

  1. a completed application for university studies of the first level
  2. a certified copy of the completed secondary education with a certified translation into the Slovak language
  3. the decision on recognition of completed education (validation) issued by the District Office Košice, Department of Education, Zádielska 1, 040 78 Košice
  4. a certified copy of the transcript of records covering all the years of secondary education with a certified translation into Slovak. If the length of secondary education studies exceeds four years then a certified copy of transcript of records covering the last four years of study at secondary school is required
  5. Curriculum Vitae in Slovak (or English, according to the language in which the applicant will study) signed by the applicant
  6. a copy of passport
  7. a proof of payment of the handling fee for the admission procedure (can be submitted to the Study department no later than the date of enrolment)


Coordinator for students with specific needs

lucia.melnikova@tuke.sk



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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
10


Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 5000 €


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 60 €
E-application form: 50 €

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Detail of the study program

 
 
The first three years of your studies could be funded by a scholarship of up to €9,000. More information

Detail of the study program

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