European Flight Academy | Pilot

About the Role

The European Flight Academy, the flight school of the Lufthansa Group, is seeking aspiring pilots for its ab initio ATPL training program. This comprehensive 22-24 month course, conducted at facilities in Bremen, Germany, and Zurich, Switzerland, will equip successful candidates with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) including an Instrument Rating and a frozen ATPL. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified for pilot roles within the Lufthansa Group airlines.

Requirements

• A valid DLR certificate, with at least one year of validity remaining at the time of application.
• Eligibility for university entrance, demonstrated by Allgemeine Hochschulreife, Matura, Fachhochschulreife, or an equivalent qualification.
• EU citizenship or a permanent residence permit granting unrestricted work authorization in the EU and Switzerland.
• Proficiency in English, with a minimum B2 level.
• For the Zurich location, fluency in German is mandatory, with a minimum B2 level.
• A minimum age of 17 years.
• Successful completion of an aero-medical fitness test.
• Willingness to undergo comprehensive theory training covering navigation, meteorology, and aviation law.
• Commitment to practical flight training on single and twin-engine aircraft.
• Engagement in intensive simulator training focused on jet operations.

Qualifications

• The program leads to a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating and frozen ATPL.
• This training is designed for individuals seeking to become non-type-rated pilots within the Lufthansa Group.