Prerequisites
GET READY TO APPLY
How to apply?
Our selection process is designed to assess your potential to succeed. We want to learn more about you, evaluate your motivation and your ability to confidently carry out our programme, and ensure you get the best start to your commercial airline pilot career.
Step 1: Online preliminary assessment
Including tests of physical and cognitive skills, mathematics, English and situational awareness
- Duration: approx. 20 min
- Location: online, on our provider platform
- Fee: $40 USD
Step 2: Onsite screening assessment
Including aptitude and personality tests, group exercises, an interview in English and a simulator evaluation
- Duration: 1 day
- Location: at the local flight school
- Fee and further details to be provided by email upon invitation
Step3: Core assessment phase
Join the school to prepare for the Pilot confirmation assessment: approx. 2.5 months of both theory and flight training! A final in-flight test is the last step to officially becoming an Airbus cadet.
Key information to prepare for your journey
Passport and visa
You must check your legal right to study, travel and stay within the country of the chosen flight school. We provide a certificate to support your visa application directly to National authorities.
Accommodation
We assist in finding local accommodations. Various options, such as studio apartments or shared houses near the training centre of your choice, make sure that your stay is adapted to your needs.
Financing support
Our schools partner with local banks to identify preferential loan conditions. Please also check with banks in your home country to assess the best options. Contact us for more details.
Application calendar & details
AT A GLANCE
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FAQ
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Airbus Flight Academy application process.
What is the deadline for applications?
If you are successful during the first two steps of the assessment, you will be invited to join the next-available course open date.
How can I prepare before applying?
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about the world of aviation and who are keen to become a pilot. There is no specific preparation to do before you apply. Please see details on the selection process invitation and make sure you meet the minimum prerequisites before applying.
How long does the course last?
The full programme duration is approximately 24 months, including approximately 8/9 months for the ground training (theoretical ATPL) and more than 200 hours of practical training on both simulators & light aircraft.
What happens when I graduate?
Upon completing our full EASA-based integrated programme, you will have a ‘frozen’ ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence): a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) including theoretical ATPL, Instrument rating for multi-engine (IR/ME), advanced Upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) and Jet orientation course & Multi-crew cooperation (JOC/MCC).
You can then apply directly to airlines. Airbus supports cadets by ensuring they meet operational standards and by working closely with airline partners to facilitate links and opportunities.
How much does the application cost?
Application process fees (payable in full and in advance by the applicant):
Online assessment: 40 US$
On-site assessment: please contact local flight school
How much does the training programme cost?
For training programme fees, please contact the local flight school.
Please note:
Depending on the location, living expenses (housing, food) may not be included in the training programme fees. However our local flight schools can support you. Please contact them for further details.
For any questions relating to your specific circumstances, our local flight schools will be happy to support and discuss further with you.
Is there any help available to fund my training?
We are working closely with airline customers & partners in order to identify financing solutions and hope to be able to provide more options soon to help you fund your training.
Currently, Airbus does not finance individual cadets. However, our flight school partners have developed partnerships with local banks to help with student loans.
For further details or for any questions relating to your specific circumstances, please contact the local flight school for additional support.
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Our team is here to assist you and guide you through the first steps of becoming a pilot.