Pilot Cadet training programmes

What is the Pilot Cadet Training Programme ?

Shaping the future generation of pilots to become airline leaders for safe and sustainable aviation.

More than just getting a licence, the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme is a philosophy, a mindset, aimed at progressively acquiring key pilot technical and behavioural competencies you expect from your future pilots.

By providing the initial (Ab Initio) phases, Airbus enables you to accompany and empower your future airline pilots from the beginning of their flight training path, to the obtention of the (frozen*) Airline Transport Pilot Licence.

As an end-to-end training provider, Airbus can also provide Advanced training, such as Type Rating afterwards.

We build aircraft. We train pilots to operate them while placing individuals at the heart.

_{* To ‘unfreeze’ and obtain a full Airline Transport Pilot Licence, pilots need to log 1500 flight hours time and pass a practical test.}

Our Services for airines

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Integrated ATPL

Competency-based training & assessment programme
A comprehensive and optimised training path
Focus on individual competencies development, technical skills & personal growth
Dynamic Airbus Flight Academy network, highly qualified experts & standardised instructors
An EASA-based programme designed by Airbus
An up-to-date and innovative approach incorporating the latest manufacturer's inputs, high safety standards, in close relationship with authorities

To explore in detail the Airbus Flight Academy programme, experts and our campus, visit our website dedicated to aspiring pilots.

Start your pilot journey

A CBTA*-based training

Behind our programme

When creating a programme, the aim is to contribute to the airline's safe, efficient and reliable operations by raising the level of the future generations of captains and airline leaders to the highest standards.

We pioneer the latest training techniques to optimise the development of pilot fundamentals competencies in a harmonised sequencing. Our CBTA-based training ensures that pilots operate at their highest level, being able to cope with unforeseen situations and manage operations in an optimal way.

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What our experts say

Testimonials

I'm very proud of the feedback we are receiving from our airline customers, both small airlines and very large legacy carriers, who are telling us that our cadets are a key element to their operations, that they improve the efficiency of their operations, and they are ready to evolve in their career in the airlines.
Thomas Aoudia
Head of Airbus Flight Academy Network Growth
Our Airbus cadets are trained with high standards, allowing them to seamlessly go from one step of the training to the other. Customers who hired our cadets, are amazed about their capability to cope with their new environment at a high pace.
Captain Stéphan Labrucherie
Head of Flight Training worldwide