Avion Express
Cadet Program
Start with no aviation experience and become an A320 First Officer flying for the largest narrow-body ACMI operator in the world.
narrow-body ACMI
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, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide.
In 2023, the airline plans to have more than 50 A320 aircraft in its fleet, operating worldwide.
Facts &
figures about
AVION EXPRESS
WHAT IS
Avion Express
Cadet Program?
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 is not enough aircraft to meet the demandt. 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.
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.
AIRLINE JOB-READY
FIRST OFFICER
in just 20 months
10
Months
GROUND
school
8
Months
FLIGHT
school
20
Months
TOTAL
duration
ATPL
theory
ATPL
exams
HOURS
837
MONTHS
10
VFR FLIGHT
flight raining
HOURS
82
MONTHS
4
IFR – FNPT
flight training
HOURS
38
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
training
MCC – FBS
flight training
HOURS
3 | 25 | 16
MONTH
1
A320 TYPE RATING
course
BASE
training
MONTHS
2
You are an
AIRLINE
PILOT
EXPLORE OUR
training locations!
Ground school:
Lithuania, Spain or ONLINE
It is a theoretical part of your training that you can complete in one of the following locations: Lithuania, Spain or online via a purposefully dedicated virtual classroom.
The ground school in Spain is in our flight base in Lleida Alguaire, making it convenient for students to take 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.
The virtual classroom (online) learning stands for the excellent quality EASA training that you can do anywhere in the world, avoiding traveling and living abroad expenses.
Flight school:
Spain
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.
We also have a flight base at Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport, where flight training is sometimes transferred due to changing circumstances.
You will practice on Cessna type of aircraft and FNPT II device.
Type Rating:
Lithuania or Spain
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 two A320s, B737 NG, B737 CL full flight simulators, FNPT II, APT and VR kits.
The training center in Barcelona is equipped with A320ceo, A320ceo/neo, B737 MAX FFSs, A320 FTD Level 2, B737 MAX FTD Level 2 (2022) and VR kits.
Both facilities feature modern classrooms, briefing rooms, a spacious lounge to rest and a dining room.
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Our
INSTRUCTORS:
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
Candidate assessment
ENTRY
requirements
Age
Over 18 years old
Education
Secondary or higher
Right to live & work in the EU
Treated equally with EU nationals
Physical status
Valid EASA 1st Class Medical Certificate
Personal competence and aptitude
Completion of special tests and interviews developed by the selection committee of BAA Training is necessary.
Theoretical preparation
Knowledge of Mathematics and Physics is of key importance
STUDENTS' LIFE
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