Cadet Airline Pilot Programs

Bristow Helicopters Cadet Programme

Bristow Helicopters have opened the application window for their fully sponsored Helicopter Cadet Programme in partnership with training provider Helicentre Aviation.

Recruitment Expected:

Last Recruitment:

FlyBy ATPL with 1-year FI job at the end of the course

FlyBy are offering an all-inclusive ATPL package and guaranteed FI job at the end of the ATPL course for a minimum of one year.

Recruitment Expected: Ongoing

Last Recruitment: New programme

STARLUX Cadet Pilot Program

STARLUX have launched a cadet pilot program. This is fully funded by STARLUX but you must hold citizenship of Taiwan.

Recruitment Expected: Open now. Closes 31st December 2020

Last Recruitment: New program

Hevilift Australia Cadet Pilot Program

Hevilift are accepting applications for their Cadet Pilot Program. We're still seeking info on how the program is funded.

Status: Open

Recruitment Expected: Open until 15th July 2020

Last Recruitment: New program

MEA Cadet Pilot Programme

MEA are inviting applications for their Cadet Pilot Programme. The course is to be funded by the candidate and is expensive, but loans are available from MEA.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Regular cadet recruitment most years, sometimes multiple courses throughout the year.

Condor Ab-Initio Pilot Program

Condor are recruiting prospective pilots for their Ab-Initio Pilot Program. The course is subsidised, but a significant proportion will need to be paid for by the student through instalments.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Annually since 2014

Edelweiss Ab-Initio Cadet Pilots

Edelweiss are recruiting ab-initio cadet pilots for their partially sponsored ATPL training programme.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Unknown

Kenya Airways Cadet Pilot Programme

Kenya Airways are recruiting Kenyan citizens for their Cadet Pilot Training Programme which we believe to be funded by the airline.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: New scheme

Austrian Airlines cadet pilots

Austrian Airlines are recruiting for their cadet pilot programme. The course is fully funded by Austrian.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: 2018

Etihad Airways Cadet Pilots

Etihad Airways are recruiting UAE Nationals for their cadet programme. Training costs are borne by the airline. The base will be Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Cadet programmes have run most years

Air France Cadet Pilots

Air France are recruiting for their cadet pilot programme, which is funded by Air France.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: N/A

Iberia Part-Sponsored Cadet Programme

Iberia have latched a cadet programme with FTE Jerez where they will be fund 50% of the course costs.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: New scheme

Aer Lingus Future Pilot Training Programme

Aer Lingus have launched their Future Pilot Training Programme which is a fully funded by the airline for prospective pilots with no experience.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: November 2018

Luxair Cadet Programme

Luxair are inviting applications for their fully sponsored cadet program. No up front costs required, salary deduction when you commence employment.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: New programme

Air Baltic Cadet Pilot Program

Air Baltic are offering a mentored pilot programme. The candidate, once selected by Air Baltic will join the company as a First Officer providing they successfully complete the course. The candidate funds the course.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Ongoing

Cathay Dragon Cadet Programme

Cathay Dragon offer a fully sponsored cadet programme for Hong Kong permanent residents.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Ongoing

Air Macau Cadet Program

Air Macau offers a cadet pilot program for Macau nationals which we understand is funded by the airline.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Unknown

Qatar Airways Cadet Pilot Program

Qatar Airways are inviting applications for their Cadet Pilot Program (National Scholarship). Qatari Nationals are fully sponsored by the airline and other nationalities can self-sponsor the course.

Status: Open

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: September 2021

Singapore Airlines Ab Initio Cadet Pilot Program

Singapore Airlines are inviting applications for their fully sponsored cadet program. After completion of your ATPL / MPL and your type rating training you will be bonded to the airline for seven years.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Ongoing

GlobeAir AeronautX Cadet

Cadet programme which will result in you competing a type rating on GlobeAir's C510 once you have your frozen ATPL.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: 2018

Air Greenland Ab-Initio Pilot Programme

Air Greenland are offering a Ab-Initio Cadet Programme.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: March 2018

Saudia National Cadet Programme

Saudia have previously recruited cadets for their national cadet programme.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment:

CityJet Climb High Mentored Cadet Programme

Cityjet run their cadet scheme with CAE. Full cost to be paid by cadet. Selection by Cityjet.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: June 2018

IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program – International Pathway

IndiGo self-sponsored cadet program - International Pathway through CAE.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Ongoing

BA CityFlyer Cadet Pilot Programme

BACF run an MPL scheme through FTEJerez.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: Spring 2019

Emirates National Cadet Program

Emirates run a fully funded cadet pilot scheme for UAE nationals. All other recruitment experienced flight crew only.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: 2018

Cathay Pacific Cadet Programme

Cathay Pacific run their cadet pilot program in Flight Training Adelaide, Australia. The programme is fully sponsored and is currently only open to Hong Kong nationals only.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: 2018

Wizz Air Cadet Pilot Program

Mentored cadet programme with L3 with job offer before training commences. Cost is €122,800 which includes an fATPL rather than an MPL. Cost can be reduced if you are eligible for one of their fast track programmes.

Status: Closed

Recruitment Expected: Unknown

Last Recruitment: July 2019