field of study

Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence

Become an aeroplane pilot and an aviation lawyer at the same time

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.
And 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.
Why? 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.

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Type of studies: Bachelor’s degree

Language of instruction:

English

Duration: 3 years

Studies mode:

full-time studies

Programme description and objectives

A report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicates that global demand for civilian pilots will reach more than half a million by 2044. In addition, data from the same organization says the number of airline customers is expected to reach a record 4.7 billion by 2024.

Thus, the aviation sector is currently developing extremely rapidly.

The Aviation Law and Professional Pilot License course is your ticket to an international career. During your studies, you will gain knowledge in the field of law, as well as gain access to a course that prepares you to pass the exams necessary to obtain an Air Transport Pilot License (or ATPL, which allows you to work as a pilot for airlines).

Your pilot's license in a comfortable environment:

We provide a dedicated room for learning aviation subjects. Each of our students also gains access to training materials from the Goldwings Flight Academy resource base!

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Target audience

A person who has an ambition to become a certified air transport pilot and also willingness to study additional discipline, namely aviation law.

This programme is ideal for individuals who:

Wish to pursue a career as a commercial pilot
Are interested in aviation law and regulations
Seek a comprehensive education combining legal and technical aspects of aviation
Aim to work in international aviation organisations
Desire a career in aviation management and operations

Studies programme

Each student has to complete professional internships in the amount of minimum 50 hours/semester.

Internships have two components – legal and aviation. Legal internships are organised at partner institutions that are active in aviation industry („LOT” Polish Airlines, Ewa Owedyk legal counsel law office, Eversheds Sutherland law firm). As for aviation internships – they are conducted at „Latające Muzeum Polskich Sił Powietrznych” foundation and ATO - Goldwings Flight Academy.

During the studies, you will learn regulations governing functioning of civil aviation on international, European and national level. Moreover, you will complete theoretical and practical training allowing you to attend state exams for obtaining air transport pilot licence. Classes will be conducted by professional and experienced lawyers and pilots who will share their passion for aviation with you.

The curriculum covers both theoretical and practical aspects of aviation, including:

Aviation law and international regulations
Air traffic management and safety protocols
Aircraft operations and aerodynamics
Practical flight training leading to a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Human factors and decision-making in aviation
Compliance with global aviation standards

Programme benefits

classes conducted by experts - pilots and lawyers with long-standing experience in the aviation industry, including those working at the PLL “LOT” Airlines, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny company, the Civil Aviation Authority and Ryanair airlines;
flight internships conducted at ATO Goldwings Flight Academy, under the guidance of experienced flight instructors employed by airlines;
ATPL theoretical training, fully entitling to take the national airline transport pilot examination;
access to extensive expertise concerning the aviation law and professional aviation terminology in English;
working in small learning groups;
team-building meetings and special events, such as: study visits to the State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL), the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, PLL “LOT” headquarters;
access to a superbly equipped flight simulator with Microsoft Flight Simulator and XPlane (Air Navigation Laboratory) software installed;
meetings with experienced airline pilots.

Approved Training Organisation:

„Goldwings Flight Academy”;
„Latające Muzeum Polskich Sił Powietrznych” foundation;
Ewa Owedyk (legal counsel) law office;
„LOT” Polish Airlines;
Eversheds Sutherland law office.

Academic staff

prof. dr Anna Konert

Dean of Faculty of Law and Administration, air law professor, director of Aviation Law and Professional Pilot Licence and director of the Institute of Air and Space Law

Mateusz Osiecki PhD

Internationalist lawyer. Assistant Professor at the Lazarski University Department of Aviation Law.

dr inż. Tomasz Balcerzak

Lazarski University, Institute of Aviation and Space Law

mgr Dominik Wąż

lawyer, airline pilot

dr Katarzyna Łuczak

legal advisor at the Civil Aviation Authority

dr hab. Anna Borowska

member of the International Civil Aviation English Association, trainer and rater Aviation English

Jacek Mainka

Pilot (Captain of 787 Dreamliner at LOT Polish Airlines), instructor, enthusiast and collector of historic aircraft

Michał Chmielewski

Advisor to the Board of Directors of Smartt Re Sp. z o.o., expert in the preparation, negotiation, placement of aviation risks

Piotr Dolata MA, LLM, LLB

lawyer, appointed civil servant, diplomat with 18 years of experience in the Polish foreign service

Job prospects

Graduates of this programme have diverse career opportunities in the aviation sector, including:

Commercial aviation: Airline pilot, charter pilot, corporate aviation pilot
Public sector: Aviation safety inspector, air traffic controller, regulatory specialist
Business and corporate sector: Aviation law consultant, flight operations manager, airline executive
Education and training: Flight instructor, aviation lecturer, research analyst in aviation law

Graduate can continue their studies on post-graduate or post-diploma studies. Our lecturers include:

Aviation law specialists
Experienced commercial pilots
Air traffic management professionals
Experts in international aviation regulations

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Tuition fee

Study Fees - 1 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 14400 EUR

Study Fees - 2 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 15400 EUR

Study Fees - 3 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 16400 EUR

Show fees for 3 years of study

Application process

Register online
You can enrol for our University in a few simple steps:
- check qualification criteria,
- complete required documents,
- fill out the application form and proceed with the further application steps!
Pay an admission fee and submit documents
• Admission fee is EUR 17* (bank account details will be available in the Candidate’s Account after online registration)
*Lazarski University graduates are exempt from the admission fee. Please, note that admission fee is non-refundable.
Deliver documents to the Admissions Office .
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You will receive your acceptance letter by email or in the Admissions Office.
Congratulations - you are a student!
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