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Air Arabia A320 Cadet Pilot / MPL Program

Airbus A320 Fleet

Air Arabia’s cadet pilot pathway is designed to prepare aspiring pilots for airline operations and progression toward Airbus A320 operations.

The program follows a structured airline-focused training model combining theoretical learning, simulator training and operational familiarisation.

★ Airline Pilot Preparation
★ Airbus A320 Operations
★ Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL)
★ Simulator & Operational Training

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 17–35 years
  • Coloured Passport Copy
  • Emirates ID (if applicable)
  • UAE Visa Copy (if applicable)
  • Sponsor’s Documents (if below 21 years old)
  • Coloured Birth Certificate Copy
  • Passport-size Photo (without eyeglasses)
  • Coloured Copy of Academic Certificate and Transcripts
  • High School Certificate and Transcript (any curriculum) or
  • Highest Degree/Certificate Attained and Transcript
  • CV

Selection Process

  1. Local Aviation Clearance Application
  2. Medical Fitness Test
  3. Pilot Aptitude Exam (Academic Test; Psychomotor Skill Test; Personality Test)
  4. Academic Test (Mathematics; Physics; English; Cognitive Foundation; Future Aptitude Selection Tool - FAST)
  5. Panel Interview

Training Process

  1. Ground School - Approximate 9 months mastering 14 GCAA ATPL subjects.
  2. Core Flying - Approximate 3 months of single-engine aircraft training.
  3. Simulator Mastery - Approximate 6-9 months transitioning to multi-crew operations in our A320 simulators.
  4. Base Training - Six landings and take-offs in a real Airbus A320.
  5. Line Training - Approximate 2 years of structured line training to reach 1,500 hours and your final job interview with Air Arabia.
Important Note: Selection stages, eligibility requirements, and progression toward airline pilot opportunities can vary by intake and are subject to the active program specifications of Air Arabia and T3 Aviation Academy.

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