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Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier and an IAG airline, connects Dublin with Ireland, Britain, Europe and North America. Its Airbus operation spans A320-family short-haul aircraft and A330 and A321LR/XLR long-haul services.
Aer Lingus Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Aer Lingus uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Taken online, the assessment evaluates cognitive performance under time pressure before candidates progress in the recruitment process.
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AeroLogic
AeroLogic is a German cargo airline headquartered in Leipzig and a joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo. Since 2009, it has operated Boeing 777 freighters from Leipzig/Halle, connecting Europe with major intercontinental cargo hubs.
AeroLogic Assessment: Ready Entry
Prepare for AeroLogic’s Ready Entry selection in Berlin with targeted CBT, technical, knowledge and psychological-assessment practice. Day 1 includes tests and a group exercise; successful candidates continue to the simulator and interview on day 2.
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Air Dolomiti
Air Dolomiti is the Italian regional airline of the Lufthansa Group, headquartered in Verona. It operates Embraer 195 jets, linking Italian cities with Lufthansa hubs in Munich and Frankfurt and delivering a premium regional travel experience.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the first selection stage for experienced pilots at airlines including Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. It evaluates key cognitive, technical and knowledge-related skills.
Step 2: Company Qualification in Verona
Company Qualification in Verona is stage 2 of Air Dolomiti’s ready-entry pilot selection. Prepare for the psychological assessment with structured support for personality questionnaires, interviews, group tasks and confident self-presentation.
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Air Japan
AirJapan is ANA Group’s international medium-haul brand, operated by Air Japan Co., Ltd. From Tokyo Narita, its Boeing 787-8 aircraft connect Japan with selected Asian cities through a streamlined, Japan-inspired travel experience.
Air Japan (AJX) Assessment
Air Japan (AJX) uses this assessment as stage 1 of its ready-entry pilot selection. Preparation covers ATPL knowledge, pilot interviews and B767 simulator screening, including SOP awareness, flight profiles, handling and checklist discipline.
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American Airlines
American Airlines, founded in 1930 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a major U.S. network carrier. Together with regional affiliates, it links hundreds of destinations worldwide via hubs such as Dallas Fort Worth, Charlotte, Miami and Chicago.
American Airlines (AA) Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
American Airlines uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of both its ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection processes. This online assessment evaluates candidates early in recruitment, making realistic practice essential before progressing.
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Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines, Austria’s flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group airline, links its Vienna hub with Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. A Star Alliance member, it combines broad network reach with Austrian hospitality.
DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the first selection stage for experienced pilots at airlines including Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. It evaluates key cognitive, technical and knowledge-related skills.
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British Airways
British Airways is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier and a founding member of oneworld. Operating from London Heathrow and Gatwick, it links Britain with Europe and long-haul destinations across the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
British Airways Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
British Airways uses Cut-E / Aon online tests as stage 1 of its ready-entry pilot selection process. Easyflight Training’s bundle offers realistic practice, instant feedback and performance analysis to strengthen speed, accuracy and confidence.
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Cargolux
Cargolux, headquartered at Luxembourg Airport, is a global all-cargo airline operating Boeing 747 freighters. Founded in 1970, it links Luxembourg with major freight markets across the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Cargolux Assessment
Cargolux uses this Stage 1 assessment in its ready-entry pilot selection. Candidates can expect aptitude and technical ATPL-style preparation, with emphasis on core operational knowledge and sound reasoning.
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Condor
Condor is a German leisure airline founded in 1955 and based at Frankfurt Airport. Its distinctive striped aircraft connect holidaymakers with destinations in Europe, Africa, North America, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean using an Airbus fleet.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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DHL/EAT
European Air Transport Leipzig (EAT) is DHL’s German cargo airline, based at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It operates time-critical express-freight flights within the DHL Aviation network, linking the main European hub with gateways across Europe and beyond.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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Discover Airlines
Discover Airlines is Lufthansa Group’s leisure carrier, based in Frankfurt and Munich. Since 2021, it has linked Germany with holiday destinations across Europe and long-haul markets in the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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easyJet
easyJet is a British low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport. Its Airbus-only fleet links major cities and leisure destinations across Europe, the UK and nearby holiday markets through a high-frequency point-to-point network.
easyJet Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
easyJet uses Cut-E / Aon online tests as stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Prepare with realistic practice, instant feedback and performance analysis for the online screening stage.
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Emirates
Emirates is Dubai’s global long-haul airline, linking more than 140 destinations across six continents via Dubai International. Its all-wide-body fleet is centred on Airbus A380, Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.
Emirates Airline Assessment
Emirates uses this assessment as stage 1 of its Ready Entry Pilot selection process. Prepare for the pilot interview with tailored coaching, realistic practice, immediate feedback and support in English or German from Easyflight Training.
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. It connects Abu Dhabi with destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America.
Etihad Airways Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Etihad Airways uses Cut-E / Aon online tests as stage 1 of both its ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection processes. Candidates complete online aptitude testing before progressing through the wider recruitment journey.
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Eurowings
Eurowings is the Lufthansa Group’s value airline, headquartered in Düsseldorf. It connects German and European bases with leisure and business destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean, operating a modern Airbus narrow-body fleet.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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Finnair
Finnair is Finland’s flag carrier and a network airline based at Helsinki Airport. It links Finland and Europe with Asian, North American and selected international destinations, operating a modern Airbus-led fleet and regional services.
Finnair Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Finnair uses Cut-E / Aon online tests in stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. The online assessment examines key aptitude areas before candidates successfully progress in the recruitment process.
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flydubai
flydubai is Dubai’s low-cost airline, operating a Boeing 737 fleet from Dubai International to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Pilot applicants complete Cut-E / Aon online tests.
flydubai Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
flydubai uses Cut-E / Aon online tests as stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Focused preparation helps applicants become familiar with the cognitive pace, pressure and online assessment format.
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German Airways
German Airways is a Cologne-based German charter and ACMI airline in the Zeitfracht Group. Operating Embraer 190 aircraft, it provides tailored passenger services, wet-lease capacity and corporate charter flights across Europe.
German Airways Assessment: Ready Entry
German Airways uses this first-stage Ready Entry screening to assess pilots through computer-based aptitude exercises and technical, ATPL and knowledge-focused tasks. Prepare with structured practice tailored to the Höhnerbach screening format.
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Iberia
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier and an IAG airline, operates from Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4. Its extensive network connects Spain and Europe with destinations across Latin America, North America, Africa and Asia.
Step 1: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1 is the first step in Iberia’s ready-entry pilot selection process. Held at Iberia headquarters in Madrid, it assesses technical knowledge through ATPL and Airbus A320 questions.
Step 2: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 2
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 2 is an online pilot-selection stage featuring Cut-E / AON-style aptitude tests and an online call to assess English language skills. Prepare with targeted control, orientation, English and personality practice.
Step 3: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3 is an on-site interview at Iberia headquarters in Madrid, Spain. It is used in Iberia’s Ready Entry pilot selection process to assess candidates’ communication, motivation and professional suitability.
Step 4: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 4
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Founded in 1919, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the Netherlands’ flag carrier and a core Air France-KLM airline. From Amsterdam Schiphol, it connects Europe with destinations across the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Step 1: KLM Ready Entry Phase 1: Online Assessment
KLM Ready Entry Phase 1 is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ online first-stage pilot selection assessment. It uses Cut-E / AON-style aptitude tasks, assessing core skills such as monitoring, multitasking and spatial orientation.
Step 2: KLM Ready Entry Phase 2: Psychological Assessment (AMC)
KLM Ready Entry Phase 2 is the on-site psychological assessment for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pilots. At the AMC, meaning Aeromedical Center, candidates may complete reasoning, personality, planning, interview and simulation tasks.
Step 3: KLM Ready Entry Phase 3: B737 Simulator Grading
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines uses B737 simulator grading as Stage 3 of its Ready Entry pilot selection process. Candidates complete a Boeing 737-800 simulator exercise, where preparation for the briefing, handling and sound technique is important.
Step 4: KLM Ready Entry Phase 4: Commissie van Aanname (COVA)
Stage 4 of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Ready Entry pilot selection is the Commissie van Aanname (COVA): a final interview-focused assessment of your motivation, professional attitude, self-reflection and airline fit.
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Lufthansa City Airlines
Lufthansa City Airlines is a Lufthansa Group carrier launched in 2024. It operates short- and medium-haul European services from Munich and Frankfurt, strengthening the group’s hub connectivity with Airbus narrowbody aircraft.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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Platoon Aviation
Platoon Aviation is a German business-aviation operator focused on Pilatus PC-24 services. Based in Hamburg, it provides private-charter and aircraft-management operations, with missions planned on demand instead of a fixed scheduled network.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the first selection stage for experienced pilots at airlines including Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. It evaluates key cognitive, technical and knowledge-related skills.
Step 2: DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry
DLR FQ/FU/GQ is the usual second stage of Ready Entry pilot selection after the DLR BU. Usually held over two on-site days at DLR in Hamburg, it may include an interview, group exercise, discussion, DCT and simulator flight; the venue can change.
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Ryanair
Ryanair is a Dublin-headquartered low-fare airline group with one of Europe’s largest short-haul networks. Its predominantly Boeing 737 fleet links hundreds of airports across Europe and nearby markets through several group airlines.
Step 1: Ryanair Online Tests (Cut-E by Aon) – Stage 1
Ryanair Stage 1 for Ready Entry pilots is an online Aon/Cut-E screening. It combines timed aptitude tasks, a 30-question ATPL test completed in 10 minutes and a recorded video interview, with results typically emailed after about three days.
Step 2: Ryanair Assessment in Dublin – Stage 2
Ryanair’s on-site Dublin assessment is Stage 2 for Ready Entry pilots. It starts around 08:00 and brings together about 10 applicants for structured HR, technical and psychological selection activities in person.
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the Nordic flag carrier, linking Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm with Scandinavia, Europe, North America and Asia. A SkyTeam member since 2024, SAS combines strong regional reach with long-haul services.
Step 1: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 1
SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 1 is the first screening stage for selected pilot applicants. Following eligibility review, SAS may use a prerecorded video interview, personality assessment and cognitive/quantitative tests.
Step 2: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2
SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2 is an online interview for candidates who pass initial screening. SAS recruitment discusses pilot experience, motivation and expectations before possible invitation to the on-site assessment day in Copenhagen.
Step 3: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 3
SAS Ready Entry Level 3 is the on-site final selection day in Copenhagen, combining a team introduction, timed group exercise, fixed-base A320 simulator assessment in PF/PM roles, and a personal interview with HR and a pilot.
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Scoot
Scoot is Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier, based at Singapore Changi Airport. Founded in 2011, it operates a mixed Airbus, Boeing and Embraer fleet, linking Singapore with destinations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
Step 1: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 1
Step 2: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 2
Scoot Ready Entry – Level 2 is the second stage of Scoot’s ready-entry pilot selection process, combining a group exercise and interview. Prepare to communicate clearly, collaborate professionally and present your motivation with confidence.
Step 3: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 3
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SWISS
SWISS International Air Lines is Switzerland’s flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group airline, connecting Zurich and Geneva with European, intercontinental and leisure destinations through a modern Airbus and Boeing fleet.
Step 1: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1
SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1 is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It uses online Cut-E by AON aptitude tests and the Gubsomat apparatus test, rather than DLR or the SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center.
Step 2: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2
SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2 is the second stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It includes a group exercise and an interview, allowing candidates to demonstrate communication, teamwork, motivation and suitability.
Step 3: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 3
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TUIfly
TUIfly is TUI Group’s German leisure airline, based in Hannover. It operates Boeing 737 aircraft from German airports to year-round holiday destinations across Europe, North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ is the first stage of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. It assesses core cognitive and aviation-related skills for candidates applying to airlines including Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, although the location may change with the airline.
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Wizz Air
Wizz Air is a Budapest-based ultra-low-cost airline group founded in Hungary. It operates Airbus A320-family aircraft on short-haul routes across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, linking city and regional airports in over 50 countries.
Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment
The Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment is stage 1 of Wizz Air’s ready-entry pilot selection process. Candidates prepare for ATPL knowledge testing, plus technical and company-focused interview topics for First Officer and Captain roles.
