Train as a First Officer from zero, and we'll help launch your career—with up to 2 job interviews arranged with our European airline partners. We have a pool of 5+ airlines looking for talented pilots!
ATPL INTEGRATED, TYPE RATING, AND BASE TRAINING INCLUDED
OUR STUDENTS fly for
AVAILABLE STUDY OPTIONS:
SPLIT TRAINING
You will alternate between theory and flight training throughout your course. This allows you to apply what you learn in the classroom into practice immediately, enabling you to complete your training more efficiently.
INCLUDED:
DURATION:
GROUND SCHOOL
10 mos.
alongside with
FLIGHT SCHOOL
8 mos.
TYPE RATING
2 mos.
Ground School
Ground School
Flight School
Flight School
Type Rating
18-20* months
*duration depends on:
training start season
student progress
time off
STANDARD TRAINING
You will complete theory and flight training one after another. This allows you to build a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations before transitioning to practical flight experience.
The BAA Training Cadet Program is designed with a clear purpose: to prepare a student for employment as a commercial airline pilot. No previous aviation experience is required to join the training.
We, as an academy, are committed to connecting high-performing students with real career opportunities. Upon completing your training, we’ll arrange up to 2 job interviews with our airline partners within 6 months—it’s your job to excel in your studies, and we’ll open the doors to your future career. While other cadet programs may offer airline pathways, the BAA Training Cadet Program stands out with our solid network of 5+ partner airlines across Europe, all actively seeking qualified pilots. We’ll ensure you have the chance to interview and showcase your skills to airlines that are eager to hire talented First Officers like you!
To ensure the process runs smoothly, we will assign a personal career coach to you who will guide you through the entire process from the day you start considering this opportunity until you receive your job offer.
Find the costs of the training program and the prerequisites that take you from zero experience to a pilot certified to operate A320 or B737 and ready to join one of BAA Training’s partner airlines.
ATPL Integrated + Type Rating + Base Training + Airline Job Guarantee
A PERSONAL CAREER COACH
responsible for supporting your studying progress and offering employment
TRAINING ON A BRAND-NEW
A320 or B737 full flight simulator and FTD Level 2
AN IPAD
with training materials
VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED
training in the MCC and Type Rating stages
AIRLINE JOB-READY FIRST OFFICER in just 20 months
Below, please find the breakdown of program modules for the Split training option.
10 months
GROUND school
8 months
FLIGHT school
2 months
TYPE Rating
20 months
TOTAL duration
ATPL theory
ATPL exams
HOURS 837
MONTHS 8-10
ATPL theory encompasses in-depth studies in subjects such as aviation law, aircraft systems, meteorology, navigation, and more. Additionally, this stage covers BAA Training school exams, AUPRT theory, Area 100 KSA, long briefings, and MCC theory. You are fully prepared for all 13 CAA exams essential to obtain a commercial pilot license, all of which must be taken at the same examination center.
VFR/NVFR flight training
HOURS 94
MONTHS 4
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is a method and set of rules for flying aircraft by reference to the ground. Night visual flight rules (NVFR) are the visual flight rules under which a flight may be performed at night. You will practice on a glass cockpit Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft equipped with the G1000 avionics suite. Completing a skill test is required to progress to the next stage.
IFR – FNPT flight training
HOURS 37
MONTHS 1
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight training teaches you to fly using the aircraft’s instruments instead of relying on visual cues. You will use an FNPT device to master this skill.
IFR – SEP flight training
HOURS 59
MONTHS 2
This module teaches to fly by relying on the aircraft’s instruments instead of visual cues while using a single-engine piston aircraft.
ME – MEP flight training
ME – FNPT flight training
HOURS 11 | 3
MONTHS 0.5
Multi-engine training teaches the multi-engine plane aerodynamics and other specifics of flying such type of aircraft. It is performed on both a multi-engine piston (MEP) aircraft and an FNPT device.
AUPRT – SEP/VFR training
MCC – FTD flight training
HOURS 3 | 16
MONTHS 0.5
Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training combines theoretical knowledge and flight training and teaches to prevent and recover from airplane upsets, situations in which an airplane unintentionally exceeds the parameters. It is performed on single-engine piston (SEP) aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR).
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course is competency-based training preparing to operate in a multi-pilot environment. The flight part of the course is performed on an FSTD device, while theory is studied in the classroom. We have additionally integrated Virtual Reality technology to this stage to enhance the training quality.
After initial training, every licensed pilot has a new milestone – acquiring a Type Rating and completing Base training. This step is crucial as it authorizes them to operate a specific type of commercial aircraft (such as Boeing or Airbus, etc.). Taking one of the all-in-one packages described above will reduce the total cost of your training.
TYPE RATING theory (incl. CPT)
4 tests & Final exam
HOURS 106 - 131
DAYS 18 - 20
The ground school training consists of computer-based training (CBT), theory and CPT/APT sessions. It also integrates Virtual reality (VR) technology that allows pilots to train more often due to the portability of VR goggles.
FULL FLIGHT simulator training
Type Rating skill test
HOURS 36 - 40
DAYS 12 - 14
The flight training on a Boeing or Airbus full flight simulator might take place in Vilnius, Barcelona, or Paris simulator training center.
BASE training
DAY 1*
The training involves at least six take-offs and landings to illustrate your fitness to operate an aircraft and takes place at an agreed airport on your chosen type – Boeing or Airbus.
* Takes 1 day and is scheduled within 2 months of the FFS stage completion.
EXPLORE OUR training locations!
Ground school: Vilnius, Lleida-Alguaire, Barcelona or Paris
It’s the theoretical part of your training that you can complete in one of our ground school locations: Lithuania, Spain, or France.
The ground school in Spain is in Barcelona or in our flight base in Lleida-Alguaire, making it convenient for students to complete theory and flight training in the same country.
The ground school in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is just next to the BAA Training simulator training center and a few bus stops from the buzz of the beautiful old town.
The ground school in Paris, located near the buzzing Paris-Orly International Airport, is located at our simulator training center, boasting some of the most modern full flight simulators.
Flight school: Lleida-Alguaire
Our main flight base is in Spain, at Lleida-Alguaire International Airport. It is a convenient location with developed infrastructure and a suitable climate for training all year round.
You can also complete your theory training in Lleida-Alguaire to align it with your flight training.
You will practice on Cessna and Tecnam types of aircraft and an FNPT II device.
Type Rating: Vilnius or Barcelona
You will get your Type Rating training in one of our simulator training centers – in Vilnius (Lithuania) or Barcelona (Spain).
The training center in Vilnius is equipped with three A320s, B737 NG, B737 CL full flight simulators, FNPT II, APT.
The training center in Barcelona is equipped with A320ceo, A320ceo/neo, B737 MAX FFS, A320 FTD Level 2, B737 MAX FTD Level 2.
Both facilities feature modern classrooms, briefing rooms, a spacious lounge to rest and a dining room.
in addition to instructing, work as airline pilots/ATC controllers/Line training captains/TRIs, or TREs.
will help you gain multicultural experience as they come from a variety of countries, such as France, Greece, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, etc.
hold at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the respective fields or even are scientists in engineering or economics holding a Ph.D.
APPLICATION process
Contact us
Please fill out the form, and we will assign you a personal manager at BAA Training. The manager will take you through the entire selection process.
Document screening
After you provide a scanned copy of your passport valid to travel abroad, educational documents and Resume (CV), we will select a mutually acceptable assessment date.
Candidate assessment
The candidate assessment conducted by BAA Training assists in determining the suitability of candidates aspiring to become pilots. You can undergo the 3.5-hour assessment using the Aon Assessment Solutions test system either at our Vilnius training center or online from any location:
Evaluation of personal and behavioral traits and competencies
Evaluation of English language proficiency
Evaluation of cognitive abilities and skills.
Furthermore, you will have a separate 1-hour individual interview scheduled with an assessment specialist.
Is the accommodation included in the training fee?
Do you provide sponsorship or a loan?
What airlines can I be hired by after the training?
Is the accommodation included in the training fee?
No.
Do you provide sponsorship or a loan?
All BAA Training courses are self-sponsored. Common ways to secure funding are through a loan from a local bank, savings, financial help from parents or grandparents, or by taking an alternative CPL Modular training course, which allows taking breaks between modules to build enough funds for each next part.
What airlines can I be hired by after the training?
Heston, Vueling, Avion Express, SmartLynx, DAT Airlines, Volotea, Lauda Air, Bluebird Cargo, KlasJet, and more.
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