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How to Become a Pilot in Japan

JCAB · Japanese

PPL Cost

¥1,500,000 - ¥2,500,000

Full ATPL Investment

¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000

Overview

Japan's rigorous aviation standards produce highly skilled pilots. With an aging pilot population, Japanese airlines are actively recruiting and offering cadet programs.

Pilot Demand

High — aging pilot workforce creating demand

Top Training Cities

TokyoOsakaNagoya

Major Airlines

Japan AirlinesAll Nippon AirwaysPeach Aviation

What Makes Japan Unique

Extremely high safety standards

Airline-funded cadet programs

Japanese language requirement

Modern fleet operations

Step-by-Step Path in Japan

1

Get a medical certificate from a JCAB-approved examiner

2

Choose a JCAB-approved flight school in Tokyo

3

Complete Private Pilot License (PPL) training

4

Add Instrument Rating (IR) for weather flying capability

5

Complete Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training

6

Build flight hours through instructing or commercial operations

7

Pass ATPL theory exams (13 subjects for EASA/DGAC)

8

Apply to Japan Airlines and complete type rating

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