Airline Assessment

German Airways WingsUp – Phase 2

German Airways uses WingsUp Phase 2 as the second stage of its ab-initio pilot selection. The on-site assessment is held at TFC Käufer flight school at Essen/Mülheim Airport and centres on a simulator flight in the Piper PA-44 Seminole. Candidates can prepare by familiarising themselves with the aircraft and key instruments, practising a structured instrument scan, and working on heading and navigation tasks. Easyflight Training offers a Stage 2 PA-44 Simulator bundle, a PA-44 Seminole guide, and a Course Calculator for heading and navigation practice. The bundle also includes home-simulator setup support and multitasking training.

German Airways

Cadet Pilot (Ab-Initio) (Stage 2)

Essen (Germany)

Höhnerbach Test

Stage 1 of 3

German Airways WingsUp – Phase 1 is the on-site first stage of the ab-initio pilot selection process in Cologne. It assesses cognitive ability, multitasking and psychomotor skills, plus English, mathematics, physics and general knowledge.

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Stage 2 of 3

German Airways WingsUp Phase 2 is an on-site PA-44 Seminole simulator flight at TFC Käufer in Essen. Used as Stage 2 of the ab-initio pilot selection, it focuses on simulator readiness and structured aircraft handling.

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German Airways WingsUp – Stage 2: PA-44 Simulator

Stage 3 of 3

German Airways WingsUp Phase 3 is the on-site final stage of the ab-initio pilot selection process in Cologne, combining an interview and, where scheduled, a group exercise to assess communication, motivation and personal fit.