Start with no aviation experience and become an A320 First Officer flying for the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world.
The program is closed for enrollment
It is a narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) and charter operator providing top-level short and long-term aircraft wet-leasing and charter service solutions.
Both BAA Training and Avion Express are family members of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI provider with almost 100 MRO, ACMI, and Crew training locations worldwide. Currently, the airline operates a fleet of 55 aircraft.
It is a self-sponsored direct entry program suitable for those who aim to enter commercial operations. Upon completion, they will become A320 First Officers, joining the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world, headquartered in Lithuania.
The letters ACMI stand for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance. When other airlines contact Avion Express, the carrier provides them with the abovementioned services. For example, they might reach out when there are not enough aircraft to meet the demand. In this case, Avion Express will take on flight operations on behalf of these companies.
Cadets of Avion Express can benefit from flying for many different airlines and gaining a lot of diverse experience, quickly adapting to each company’s operating procedures and policies. Some notable customers of Avion Express are Norwegian Air, TUI, LOT Polish Airlines, and VietJet Air, so don’t get surprised if you find yourself flying for these airlines one day as an Avion Express pilot.
The Avion Express cadet program includes ATPL Integrated, A320 Type Rating and Base Training. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment from Avion Express before the training begins.
Below, please find the breakdown of program modules for the Split training option.
TOTAL DURATION
10
months of ground school
8
months of flight school
2
months of type rating
20
months total duration
ATPL
theory
ATPL
exams
HOURS
837
MONTHS
8-10
VFR / NVFR
flight training
HOURS
94
MONTHS
4
IFR – FNPT
flight training
HOURS
37
MONTHS
1
IFR – SEP
flight training
HOURS
59
MONTHS
2
ME – MEP
flight training
ME – FNPT
flight training
HOURS
11 | 3
MONTH
0.5
AUPRT – SEP / VFR
training
MCC – FTD
flight training
HOURS
3 | 16
MONTH
0.5
TYPE RATING
A320
BASE
training
MONTHS
2
It is a theoretical part of your training that you can complete in one of the following locations: Lithuania, or Spain.
The ground school in Spain is in our flight base in Lleida-Alguaire, making it convenient for students to complete theory and flight training in the same spot.
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.
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.
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.
over 18 years old
secondary or higher
treated equally with EU nationals
ability to obtain a valid EASA 1st Class Medical certificate
completion of specialized tests & interviews
basic Math and Physics & ability to obtain ICAO Level 4 English certificate
Avion Express Cadet Program
More general FAQsThe training fee includes ATPL Integrated theory course, flight training on Cessna 172 Skyhawk, advanced UPRT and MCC training, A320 Type Rating and Base training, all necessary training materials and tools (like an iPad, NM-2 ruler, knee board, logbook, etc.), instructor fees, a tailor-made uniform for the theory part and a polo shirt for flights.
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