Learn with aviation pioneers
In approximately 2 years, the Airbus Pilot Cadet Training Programme provides you with an integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
A full-time engaging pathway combining flight training and ground school to prepare you progressively for a rewarding future. From Airbus Cadet to a pilot ready to fly and work for an airline.
Highly experienced instructors, modern aircraft, latest generation training devices & techniques, spacious facilities, a dedicated team & individual support throughout, to stay focused on the essential: your career!
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Become a competent pilot
From zero-experience to being an operational pilot, you will graduate at the end of the training with a "frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)".
1. Begin Ab initio training within our Flight Academy Network, to get your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Instrument Rating/Multi-Engine (IR/ME) and Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT).
2. Then, you complete the Intermediate training (JOC/MCC) at an Airbus Training Centre, which also deliver Advanced training (Type Rating and other Flight training courses).
Embrace the Airbus experience
- The Airbus Flight Training Reference (AFTR) raising and harmonising the level of training globally
- A worldwide Approved Training Organisation (ATO) expertise for highest quality, safety mindset & innovation
- A unique Cadet experience to discover the aviation industry with and within Airbus
- The Airbus Cadet Code to monitor both technical and soft skills
- Cadet Alumni network
Join our network
- Renowned & fully standardised flight school members
- Highly qualified flight instructors & experts
- Onesingle standard & programme worldwide
- Modern fleet & latest generation training devices
- Attractive campus, multicultural environment, training experience diversity
- Growing training locations
Pioneering your future
- A fully Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) philosophy
- An EASA based programme designed by Airbus
- A progressive path in harmonised sequencing
- An up-to-date approach incorporating the latest manufacturer's inputs, high safety standards, in close relationship with authorities
A unique guidance
- Customised solutions according to your needs, such as optional license conversion courses.
Exclusive Benefits and Resources for Airbus Pilot Cadets
As an Airbus Pilot Cadet, you will also benefit from exclusive options designed to ensure a successful training experience, to develop and maintain your competencies:
- Welcome package including iPad, logbook, uniform kits, goodies, etc.
- Access to dedicated learning platforms (e.g e-ATPL for theoretical studies), latest technical inputs & pedagogical resources
- Early aviation exposure, training reinforcement, etc.
- Access to Cadet Alumni network: assistance, forum, conferences, professional meetings, etc.
- Customised training path: conversion courses, etc.
- Full training provided in English
A CBTA*-based training designed to become operational
We pioneer the latest training techniques to optimise the development of pilot fundamentals skills in a harmonised sequencing.
*Competency-Based Training and Assessment is an innovative approach focused on your individual abilities & needs, to assess & ensure you develop the right knowledge & skills to perform.
Discover how step by step
STEP 1 - Screening assessment process completed
Given a successful completion of the Airbus Screening Assessment process, you will start the programme as a Cadet.
STEP 2 - Core phase / Flight & Ground training
(7 weeks)
Discover, confirm & perform your first solo flight.
After about 54 hours of ground training, experience 19 flight hours on Single-engine aircraft, including your first solo flight. At the end, the Pilot confirmation will validate your potential to become an Airbus Cadet.
STEP 3 - Theoretical ATPL / Ground training
Acquire the essential basics
More than 700 hours of theoretical ATPL classroom training with qualified instructors, composed of:
- Air Law
- Meteorology
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- General navigation
- Instrumentation
- Radio navigation
- Mass and balance
- Operational procedures
- Performances
- Principles of flight
- Flight planning and monitoring
- Communications
- Human Performances and Limitations
Completion of the theoretical ATP phase
STEP 4 - Basic phases / Flight & Ground training
(~28 weeks)
Practice, practice and practice
Almost 190 flight hours of practical training (on simulator & in flight) & 85 hours of ground school with:
-Single Engine (SE) & Multi Engine (ME) training fully performed on a modern aircraft, in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions
- Latest generation Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)
- Technical & Non technical skills monitoring
To complete the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) & Instrument Rating Multi-Engine (IR/ME)
STEP 5 - Advanced Training / JOC combined with MCC
(~3 weeks)
Be prepared for your Airline Pilot position
- 12 days of classroom & flight simulation on an Airbus Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
- High altitude operations and commercial jet performance handling
- Multi-crew cockpit operations to prepare to act as a First Officer (FO)
To complete the Airbus integrated ATPL and be given the Airbus Cadet Code certificate.