Financed, all-in-one pilot training course from zero.
What is Pilot Runway?
A breakthrough in the aviation industry - financed pilot training program with a job guarantee at SmartLynx Airlines, leading EU-based ACMI, charter & cargo operator.
In partnership with aviation training center BAA Training, SmartLynx Airlines is fast-tracking your career to the First Officer.
If you are an aspiring pilot with no previous experience, now is your chance to step into the vibrant lifestyle of an aviator and build a highly rewarding pilot career.
Apply now - seize this exciting opportunity to achieve your dreams!
Financing
The pilot training fee is no longer a barrier. Students can apply for a loan from SmartLynx Airlines and start repaying it after joining the airline as First Officers. Alternatively, the program fee can be covered by one’s own expenses.
Job Guarantee
The uniqueness of the Pilot Runway program lies in the job guarantee. The program ensures that successful candidates start their training with secured First Officer position at SmartLynx Airlines, leading EU-based ACMI, charter and cargo operator.
For over 30 years, SmartLynx Airlines has been providing reliable air travel services, with headquarters in Riga and offices in Estonia, Lithuania, and Malta providing cutting-edge, end-to-end capacity solutions for both passenger and cargo airlines around the globe.
All-in-One Training Program
Pilot Runway is an all-encompassing competency based MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) program, covering Ab Initio flight school training, A320/B737 Type Rating, A320/B737 Base and Line training. It takes approximately 2 years to complete, and once you graduate, you will proudly join SmartLynx Airlines as a First Officer.
Facts and Figures
Leading EU-based ACMI, charter & cargo operator
Fleet of 59 Boeing B737 & Airbus A320 family aircraft
Clients include easyJet, DHL, TUI, VietJet Air, etc.
Open for hiring successful Pilot Runway graduates
Program Outline
Take the Pilot Runway to Launch Your Skyward Adventure!
Entry Criteria
Age: at least 18 years old
Reputation: No criminal record
EU citizenship: Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
Knowledge of Physics and Math: These subjects form the basis of aviation studies, and knowledge of them will be tested during the entry assessment.
Physical status: Valid EASA 1st Class Medical Certificate
English language proficiency: At least level B2
Education: Secondary or higher
Other: Copies of relevant documents, e.g., passport, proof of a positive credit history, etc.
Selection Process
First consultation
Fill out the inquiry form, and we will assign you a personal manager at BAA Training. The manager will contact you to provide all you need to know about the Pilot Runway program.
Medical check-up and document screening
Submitting a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate and other documents is mandatory. You will undergo a special medical examination assessing your physical fitness for the pilot profession.
You must fill out the candidate application form and submit all the necessary documents for the selection process. At this stage, we will select a mutually acceptable date and time for the assessment.
Assessment
First, a personal traits test is completed. It is a computer-based evaluation of the candidate’s personal traits and competencies. Then, the English language proficiency test is done. It consists of grammar and listening exercises to assess the candidate’s English language proficiency.
Finally, the candidate’s cognitive abilities assessment is performed. During this stage, logical thinking, multitasking ability, reaction speed, and other skills necessary for the pilot profession are evaluated. The test also assesses proficiency in math and physics.
Final-round interviews
This is the stage where a candidate goes through the final round of interviews.
During the interview with a selection specialist, a candidate’s psychological state and general readiness to start pilot studies and pursue an aviation career are evaluated. After that, the selection specialist makes the final decision about the candidate’s suitability for studies. A candidate does a final interview with a psychologist and provides relevant references.
The candidate then participates in a group exercise and does a final interview with a selection committee, which makes the final decision about the candidate’s suitability for studies.
