It has a fleet of 49 Airbus aircraft (A320s, A321s, and A330s) and 12 B737s.
Both BAA Training and SmartLynx Airlines are family members of Avia Solutions Group, the largest global ACMI provider with almost 100 MRO, ACMI, and Crew training locations worldwide.
It supports leading airlines with short and long-term ACMI services by operating flights in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
This self-sponsored program is great for those who want to become commercial pilots on A320 and fly for SmartLynx Airlines, a leading EU-based ACMI headquartered in Latvia.
The letters ACMI stand for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance. It means that when other airlines contact SmartLynx, they provide them with services such as aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance. For example, airlines might reach out to SmartLynx when they don’t have enough aircraft. In this case, SmartLynx will take on flight operations on behalf of these companies.
SmartLynx’s cadets, their future pilots, can benefit from flying for a multitude of airlines simultaneously, gaining a lot of diverse experience and learning to adapt quickly to each company’s special operating procedures and policies. You may find yourself flying for DHL, TUI fly, and easyJet since these are the major customers of SmartLynx.
SmartLynx cadet program includes ATPL Integrated with BAA Training followed by A320 Type Rating and Base Training with SmartLynx. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment from SmartLynx before training begins.
ATPL Integrated + Type Rating + Base Training + Airline Job Opportunity
A DEVOTED TRAINING MANAGER
to guide you through your initial training
TRAINING ON A BRAND-NEW
A320 full flight simulator and FTD Level 2
AN IPAD
with training materials
Flight training on glass cockpit
CESSNA 172 aircraft, FNPT II, and FBS
VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED
training in the MCC stage
AIRLINE JOB-READY FIRST OFFICER in just 20 months
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 84
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.
A320 TYPE RATING course
BASE training
MONTHS ~2
A320 Type Rating and Base training stages are conducted by SmartLynx.
It is a theoretical part of your training that you can complete in one of the following locations: Lithuania, Spain or online via a dedicated virtual classroom.
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.
The virtual classroom (online) training stands for excellent quality EASA training that you can do anywhere in the world, avoiding traveling and living abroad expenses.
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:
Type Rating and Base training are delivered directly by SmartLynx, and the location and other details will be subject to confirmation by the airline.
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. If you pass all the stages, the next step will be an interview with SmartLynx.
Is there a motivational system offered for SmartLynx pilots?
What type of job will it be at SmartLynx?
Unlike pilots of traditional scheduled airlines, ACMI pilots enjoy variety. You will fly to different airports all over the world while working on behalf of many other airlines as the ACMI.
Is there a motivational system offered for SmartLynx pilots?
All cadets who begin their pilot career at SmartLynx are offered a special bonus system.
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