Apply to receive program offer and reserve a seat on the next assessment dates for the Pilot Academy 2020 groups!
Next assessment dates:
24.02 – 28.02; 16.03 - 20.03; 30.03 - 03.04
Airline pilot profession
By joining our Ab-Initio pilot training programme, you will be able to develop your European Aviation Transport Pilot Licence (“Frozen” EASA ATPL) within approximately 18 months. Besides, you do not need any previous aviation education or experience to achieve this goal!
Guaranteed job
You’ll be guaranteed a First Officer Job within airBaltic group as soon as you’ve been selected for the training programme at Pilot Academy. It will provide you with a unique opportunity to start flying the most advanced and modern aircraft from the very beginning of your career as a pilot and eventually ascend to the rank of Captain at continuously growing airline.
Program costs
Total cost of 79 000 euro is applicable for each student. Pilot Academy will assist with a letter of guarantee, if a bank loan would be needed. See more
Modern aircraft and professional instructors
You will be flying most modern training aircraft at Pilot Academy, allowing you to transfer your knowledge and skills into the most advanced 21th century airliner flight decks. See more
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We are so proud of Jānis and other students from Pilot Academy Group 1 who have already joined the #airbaltic flight crew as first officers. Best of luck to all of you! . . . . . Repost: @jl_flying_q400 ・・・ This week I finally started to fly on-line, taking passengers to their destinations. And I am loving it! 🖤 #airbalticpilotacadmy #fly #flying #instagood #photooftheday #happy #followme #follow #picoftheday #instadaily #instalike #amazing #photo #insta #instamood #me #pics #smile #bestoftheday #airbaltic #dash8 #airbalticpilotacademy #upinthesky #job #thankful
Another chance to meet airBaltic Pilot Academy students and instructors to find out all you need to know to become a professional airline pilot with #airBaltic. Event time: March 6, 13.00 - 15.00 (Riga time) Event Location: airBaltic Training Centre, 6 Pilotu Street Attendance is free, and no registration needed. Find out more details on our Facebook page! See you soon! ✈️
Our Diamond DA40 waiting patiently for the next flight. ✈️💚 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #airbalticpilotacademy #airbaltic #airBalticTraining #ATPL #atplstudent #pilotacademy #pilottraining #atpltraining #airbaltic #flightschool #aviation #pilot #pilotlife
“On Final, runway 06!” What is your favorite part of the flight? Take-off or landing? ✈️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #landing #diamondDA40 #airbalticpilotacademy #airBalticTraining #ATPL #atplstudent #pilotacademy #pilottraining #atpltraining #airbaltic #flightschool #aviation #pilot #pilotlife #diamondaircraft #weflydiamondaircraft #garmin1000 #garmin1000avionics #finalapproach
Come and meet us in Vilnius Litexpo on Fabruary 6-7! We will be participating in Studijos 2020 to meet all of those we want to find out more about becoming a pilot! Our students and management will be there to answer all of your questions. See you soon! 👨✈️👩✈️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #studijos2020 #studies2020 #airbalticpilotacademy #vilnius #litexpo #airbaltic #airbalticlitexpo #airBalticTraining #ATPL #atplstudent #pilotacademy #pilottraining #atpltraining #airbaltic #flightschool #aviation #pilot #pilotlife
In 2020 airBaltic Pilot Academy will be selecting several groups of students, so don’t miss your chance - apply now and make your dreams come true! 👩✈️👨✈️ Event time: February 7, 13.00 - 15.00 (Riga time) Event Location: airBaltic Training Centre, 6 Pilotu Street Attendance is free, and no registration needed. Agenda: 13:00 - 13:15 Learn about the pilot demand and market situation in Europe 13:15 – 13:45 airBaltic Pilot Academy ATPL program in detail: requirements, application and selection process, financing, studies, career path, salary and other benefits. 13:45 – 14:00 Q&A sessions 14:00 – 15:00 Meeting with our students, instructors and management representatives 14:00 – 15:00 Simulator experience in Diamond DA40. Find out more on our Facebook page or send us a DM!
This year we’d like to introduce you to some of our student pilots - people from many backgrounds coming together to make their dream in aviation come true. Meet @flywithrobert - a student pilot here at @airbalticpilotacademy who joined us together with Group 5 earlier this year. “I fell in love with aviation after my first flight at the age of 4. I remember seeing small houses and cars right after takeoff and I couldn’t imagine you could actually get to see these views on daily basis and get paid for it, but as I have discovered later – you actually can! Later on I got my first encyclopaedia which had a Boeing 747 blueprint in it and every time I saw it I imagined that one day I would be at the controls of one. Gradually I have developed my knowledge in the aviation field and at the age of 16 I had started to search for pilot schools. I have considered many European flight schools and finally decided to apply to the airBaltic pilot academy as the academy offered high standards, financing, excellent career opportunities and modern training equipment. My family has been very supportive despite the fact that I am the first in my family interested in aviation. My advice for the ones who have the spark, but lack courage is to apply, because believing is achieving!” By the way - Roberts is doing a Q&A today, so feel free to ask him anything about becoming a pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #airbalticpilotacademy #airBalticTraining #ATPL #ATPLstudent #pilotacademy #pilottraining #atpltraining #airbaltic #flightschool #aviation #pilot #pilotlife #instagramaviation #cadetpilot #flightschool
Welcome to airBaltic Pilot Academy, Group 6! We’re very happy to have 13 more clever, motivated and happy students join us this week. In two years time these young people will join #airBaltic flight crew as first officers. Welcome to the team! ✈️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #airlinecadets #airbalticpilotacademy #airBalticTraining #ATPL #atplstudent #pilotacademy #pilottraining #atpltraining #airbaltic #flightschool #aviation #pilot #pilotlife #instagramaviation #cadetpilot #flightschool
Requirements
The minimum requirements for candidates:
- 18 years old or older
- Hold EU/EEA/CH passport
- High school graduate
- Health meets Class 1 Medical Certificate requirements Show more
- Excellent written and spoken English knowledge (studies are fully in English)
- No criminal record Show more
- Ability to swim
Factors that improve candidates chance to succeed:
- High-level grades in maths, physics, and English
- Interest and experience in aviation
- Good cognitive abilities Show more
- Positive personality traits Show more
- Healthy, active lifestyle Show more
- Positive community impact and feedback
Selection process
Based of applications, 2019/2020 groups selection process is scheduled every month.
In order to ensure maximum success potential for all candidates, a robust selection process of several stages is in place. The stages are as follows:
Evaluation of applicant’s education and security profile
Evaluation of teamwork, psychological and cognitive performance
English, maths and physics skills, cognitive and
spatial orientation capacities
Performed in cooperation with the partnering finance
institution chosen by the candidate
According to the requirements for aviation transport pilots
Application
Applications are accepted online, fulfill the online form below or press button below to complete the form in the airBaltic careers page.
Please note that we will contact the successful candidates within 2 weeks after the last application date.
Earlier applications will have a preference in the first selection stage.
The candidate must fill out an electronic application providing the following information, in English:
- CV
- Motivation letter (200 words maximum)
- Written responses to two questions (100 words max. each):
- What are the main characteristics and qualities of an excellent pilot?
- What I have done that makes me a good candidate?
- High school statement of grades (including physics, math, and English)
- Results of the Centralised or equivalent exams, if available
- English knowledge certificate, if available
Training program in more detail
The training philosophy and execution focuses on effective preparation of professional, high-performing pilots who comply with the workforce requirements of the leading airlines globally today and in the future.
The full study process consists of three principal parts: theoretical classes, simulator sessions, and practical flight training for obtaining the ATPL license and the associated ratings.
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Theoretical training subjects include:
- Air law
- Principles of flight
- Airframes and Systems, Power plant, Electrics
- Instrumentation
- Mass and balance
- Performance
- Flight planning and monitoring
- Meteorology
- General navigation
- Radio navigation
- Operating procedures
- Aircraft operation manuals
- VFR and IFR Communication
- Human performance and limitations
- Multi-crew cooperation
Practical training includes:
- Flight and navigation simulator (FNPT II)
- Single-engine aircraft flight
- Multi-engine aircraft flight
Upon completing the flight training examinations, the cadet becomes a licensed Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating* and ATPL frozen, as prescribed by European Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.
With this license and rating, the pilot is ready to start Type Rating on the desired type of airplane.
*CPL(A) license with the following ratings, certificates and privileges:
- SEP (land)
- MEP (land)
- ME IR (A)
- ICAO English, Level 4 or higher endorsement.
Note. The exact duration of the course depends on the cadet’s individual performance and the availability of specific meteorological conditions; the average duration of the full training cycle is about 18 months.
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Location
The theoretical studies will take place in Riga, on the premises of the airBaltic Training centre at Riga International Airport, Pilotu iela 6. Since 2010, airBaltic Training operates in a building specifically designed and constructed for aviation training purposes, located within the territory of the largest airport in the Baltics – Riga Airport – and these premises will be used for the Pilot Academy training programme.
The practical flying is planned to be based at Liepāja Airport, as it is well suited for a training environment. It has the necessary instrument approaches, flexible airspace, neighbouring airports for cross-country flights, good city infrastructure and accommodation and rest opportunities. airBaltic Training Pilot Academy will help to arrange overnight stays at student dormitories at reduced rates
About the company
airBaltic Training is the educational subsidiary of airBaltic – the leading flag carrier in the Baltic states. airBaltic Training was founded in 2010 and has served as an educational stepping stone for dozens of thousands of aviation professionals, so far mostly pilots and cabin crew. airBaltic Training offers a full span pilot education, encompassing both the theoretical and practical parts of training.
airBaltic
The leading airline in the Baltic region flying from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.
More than 70 destinations served in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS.
Crowned the most punctual airline in the world twice in a row.
The first in the world to operate Airbus A220-300.
Stable: 20+ years of operations.
Always growing: that's why we need you!
Contacts
Company data:
Air Baltic Training, SIA
Reg.Nr. 40103272422
VAT Nr. LV40103272422
