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MPL Cadet Program
Your career as a Brussels Airlines pilot starts at Skywings
In cooperation with Skywings Flight Training, Brussels Airlines has started the MPL cadet program. After recruitment by Brussels Airlines, trainees will undergo a 19-month initial flight training at Skywings, before being employed by Brussels Airlines as a first officer on the Airbus A320 fleet. Brussels Airlines will select a limited number of candidates every year, to commence their flight training at Skywings, with the commitment of being offered a first officer position after successful graduation.
Who can apply?
Whether you have just graduated high school or are looking for a career change, our program is open for ambitious team players who work hard, persevere, and can perform under pressure. You do not need any flying experience or knowledge of aviation.
Partially sponsored by Brussels Airlines
Limited number of candidates each year
Employment by Brussels Airlines after graduation
How are candidates selected?
After an initial screening of your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an extensive screening process by Brussels Airlines.
Summary of the screening process
- Compass test
- Math & Physics Screening
- English test
These are the same tests as we do for our ATPL classes, you can find more information on how to prepare here.
DAY 2
- Psychological Screening
- Group exercise
- Motivation interview
For this second day, candidates do not need to prepare anything.
DAY 3
- Simulator Assessment
These are the same tests as we do for our ATPL classes, you can find more information on how to prepare here.
Thanks to our collaboration the flight training becomes more affordable for the candidates, and it provides job security after graduating.
Filip Aerts
Head of Flight Operations, Brussels Airlines
About the program
This is an intense 19-month training that is not combinable with other activities such as a (side) job. Training occasionally takes places during the weekend and outside of office hours.
Theoretical phase: Part 1 (8 months)
Phase 1: Core Flying Skills (4 months)
Phase 2: Basic phase (4 months)
Phase 3: Intermediate phase (1 month)
Phase 4: Advanced phase (2 months)
EASA MPL License
After graduation, trainees will be holder of an “EASA MPL License”, with a type rating on the Airbus A320. The MPL license will evolve into an ATPL license after 1500 flight hours and with all experience and competence requirements met.
How much does the program cost?
This partially sponsored training program costs 99.500 Euros (VAT inclusive).
– Landing fees
– Antwerp Airport Security Badge
– Initial Class 1 medical
How to apply?
More about Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is the home carrier of Belgium and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group. It connects the European capital from Brussels Airport with over 85 destinations, 17 of which are in Sub Saharan Africa. The company employs more than 3,200 people of which 538 are pilots and we currently operate 40 aircraft.
As an ambassador of its country, Brussels Airlines brings the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world, among others through collaborations with Belgian Star Chefs, Belgian culinary products and the Belgian Icons, specially painted aircraft that honors a Belgian iconic person, team or event to promote Belgian culture worldwide.
Brussels Airlines is one of the four Lufthansa Group network airlines (Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS) and member of Star Alliance.
Are you interested in this program?
Visit the Brussels Airlines website for more information and to apply for the MPL Cadet Program.
