Airline Assessment

Austrian Future Pilots Program – Stage 3 (Optional)

Stage 3 is an optional step in the ab-initio pilot selection process and is relevant only for candidates who wish to apply to the Austrian Future Pilots Program. The PIT screening takes place in Vienna, Austria, using a simulator to assess coordination, multitasking and additional pilot-relevant abilities. Austrian Airlines is the airline using this assessment and covers flight costs for flights on Austrian Airlines. For preparation, the Course Calculator – Navigation & Heading Trainer develops heading calculation and navigation skills through configurable tasks, adjustable difficulty, countdowns and instant online access. It supports PIT-trainer preparation, including cardinal directions, degree approximations and reciprocal courses.

Austrian Airlines

Cadet Pilot (Ab-Initio) (Stage 3)

Vienna (Austria)

DLR Test

Stage 1 of 4

DLR Certificate Cockpit is stage 1 of the ab-initio pilot selection process for European Flight Academy and Lufthansa Group pathways. It is taken on site in Milan, Hamburg or Zurich and is available in German or English.

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Stage 2 of 4

The LHG Assessment is stage 2 of the ab-initio pilot selection process for the European Flight Academy and Austrian Airlines. It combines psychological exercises and psychomotor tasks in Hamburg or Zurich.

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LHG Assessment (EFA) – Psychological Preparation Package

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Stage 3 of 4

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

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Stage 4 of 4

Optional Stage 4 of the ab-initio selection process is a two-day DLR FQ in Vienna, with a group exercise, bridge-loading test and interview. Austrian Airlines covers flight costs on its flights; successful candidates proceed to EFA training.