Learn with aviation pioneers
In approximately 18 months, 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.
- Begin ab-initio Initial phases within our Flight Academy Network, to earn an Airbus Commercial Pilot Licence with Single & Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating& Visual Flight Rules (or CPL VFR / IRME).
- Then, perform the Intermediate training (JOC/MCC) in an Airbus Training Centre, likewise the Advanced training (Type Rating), 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
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 step by step
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 below:
Given a successful completion of the Airbus Screening Assessment process, you will start the programme as a Cadet.
(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.
(~33 weeks)
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
(~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.
(~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
