Direct Captain Entry Requirements

To become one of our Captains, you will need a minimum of 5000 hrs total flying time (only time in the operating seat of a turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft can be counted; not simulator time).On top of this you will need to have:

  • Minimum of 1500 hrs command time on multi-crew, multi-engine commercial jet aircraft with MTOW of 50 tons or more
  • A valid ICAO ATPL with an unrestricted class one medical certificate
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, equivalent to ICAO English level 4 or above
  • Flown at least 150 hrs in command on a jet meeting the mentioned criteria; within the last 6 months
  • Currently type rated as a commander on an aircraft B737 have priority

Group Assessment and SIM Assessment

  • Group assessment exercise
  • Simulator brief and Simulator Assessment (basic flying skills, flight deck management and airmanship)

Advanced Compass Test

Computerized Pilot Aptitude Screening System (COMPASS)

Interview & Psychometrics

  • Panel Interview
  • Psychometric testing
  • You will be notified at the end of day two whether you’ve been successful during the whole assessment process. All successful candidates will then be required to complete medical tests.

Medicals

  • Medical examinations