DLR Certificate Cockpit is the stage-one ab-initio selection assessment for European Flight Academy and Lufthansa Group pathways. It is held in Milan, Hamburg and Zurich in German or English; Easyflight Training supports both languages.

The LHG Assessment is stage two of the ab-initio pilot selection process for European Flight Academy and Austrian Airlines candidates. It is held at Interpersonal in Hamburg or the SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center in Zurich.

Stage 3 is an optional PIT simulator screening in Vienna for applicants to the Austrian Future Pilots Program. The screening assesses coordination, multitasking and further pilot-relevant skills; Austrian Airlines covers flight costs on its flights.

Stage 4 is an optional final selection for the Austrian Future Pilots Program: a two-day DLR FQ in Vienna with group exercise, bridge loading test (DCT) and interview. Austrian Airlines covers flight costs; those who pass continue training at EFA.

DLR Test for Ready Entry is stage 1 of selected airline pilot recruitment. The assessment uses computer-based cognitive and knowledge tests and is relevant to applicants for Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation.