According to ORA.ATO.145, before admission, an applicant shall have:
- Sufficient knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and English to facilitate an understanding of the theoretical knowledge instruction content of the course. The applicant shall demonstrate his knowledge on the above subjects, to the Head of Training, by writing a pre-entry knowledge test.
- An applicant for ATP (A) shall be at least 18 years of age, and shall hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate.