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
Smoothly accompanied from a training to an operational airline environment, you will be equipped with a ‘frozen’ Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), completed by a Jet Orientation & Multi-Crew Cooperation (JOC/MCC) courses.
1.Begin ab-initio Initial phases within our Flight Academy Network[link], to earn an Airbus Commercial Pilot Licence with Single & Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating& Visual Flight Rules (or CPL VFR / IRME).
2.Then, perform the Intermediate training (JOC/MCC) in an Airbus Training Centre, likewise the Advanced training (Type Rating[link]), and so on.
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) focus on individuals
- An EASA & Mexican DGAC 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
- Individual accompaniment all along the way: small teaching groups, reinforced pedagogical monitoring, referent instructor & dedicated team, assistance for funding, accommodation, passport visa, etc.
- Customised solutions: InTake Licence, optional license conversion courses, according to your needs
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 throughout; amongst:
- 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, InTake Licence, 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 & be prepared for your first solo flight.
After about 70 hours of ground training, 20 simulation & flight hours on Single-engine aircraft a last in-flight hour evaluation the Pilot confirmation will validate your potential to become an Airbus Cadet.
STEP 3 - Theoretical ATPL / Ground training
Acquire the essential basics
Approximately 750 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
Approximately 200 flight hours of practical training (simulation & flight) & 71 hours of ground school including:
-Single Engine (SE) & Multi Engine (ME) training fully performed on a modern fleet, in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions
- Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) latest generation
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Visual Flight Rules & Instrument Rating Multi-Engine ground & flight training
- Technical & Non technical skills monitoring
Completion of the Airbus CPL VFR /IRME.
STEP 5 - Advanced Training / JOC combined with MCC
(~3 weeks)
Be prepared for your Airline Pilot position
- 12 days of classroom & flight simulation on a Flight Simulation Training Device such as Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
- High altitude operations and commercial jet performance handling
- Multi-crew cockpit co-operations exposition to act as a First Officer (FO)
Completion of the Airbus integrated ATPL and the Airbus Cadet Code certification driven from screening to graduation