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Wizz Air

Wizz Air is a Hungary-founded ultra-low-cost airline with an Airbus fleet and bases across Central and Eastern Europe, the UK and Italy. It operates affordable point-to-point services throughout Europe, with a broad network extending to selected nearby markets.

Cadet Pilot Selection Process

Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) – Stage 1

Wizz Air Pilot Academy Stage 1 is an online TestAir 360 screening for ab-initio pilot candidates. Build confidence in reasoning and logic, maths, physics and English through structured, assessment-focused practice.

Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) – Stage 2

At Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) Stage 2, ab-initio pilot applicants complete a supervised online psychological assessment, usually via Microsoft Teams. Hundreds of questions explore personality-related suitability for pilot training.

Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) – Stage 3

Stage 3 of the Wizz Air Pilot Academy selection is held at the Wizz Air Training Center in Budapest. Its main element is a group exercise, and it takes place on the same day as Stage 4, so combined preparation is highly recommended.

Wizz Air Pilot Academy (WAPA) – Stage 4

Stage 4 is the final individual interview in the Wizz Air Pilot Academy ab-initio pilot selection process. Held at the Wizz Air Training Center in Budapest on the same day as Stage 3, it covers personal fit, aviation basics, mental math and motivation.

Direct / Ready Entry Selection Process

Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment

Wizz Air uses the Ready Entry Assessment as stage 1 of its ready entry pilot selection process. Candidates should revise ATPL-level knowledge and be ready for technical, operational and company-focused interview discussion.

Fleet

  • 232 Airbus A320 family (FY2025)

Amount of Pilots

2850

Route Network

  • Central Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Italy
  • United Kingdom
  • Middle East

Benefits

  • Staff travel benefits
  • Structured training
  • Career development
  • International operations
  • Base-specific benefits

Commuting

Commuting arrangements are base- and contract-dependent. Candidates should confirm residence, reporting-time, standby and travel provisions with the recruiting Wizz Air base.

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