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Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is Ireland’s flag carrier and IAG member, operating an all‑Airbus fleet from Dublin to key European cities and major North American hubs. The airline is known for reliable service, pilot development and attractive staff travel.
Aer Lingus Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Aer Lingus Cut-E / Aon online assessments are Stage 1 for ab-initio and ready entry pilots, covering numerical, verbal and logical reasoning, spatial awareness, attention, multitasking and work style in fast, time-pressured tasks taken remotely.
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AeroLogic
AeroLogic is a German cargo airline and joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, based at Leipzig/Halle with ops at Frankfurt. It flies an all-Boeing 777F fleet on long-haul routes to Asia, the Middle East and North America.
AeroLogic Assessment: Ready Entry
AeroLogic’s Ready Entry assessment runs in Berlin over two consecutive days. Day 1 at a hotel covers CBTs and a group exercise; only successful candidates advance to Day 2 at Lufthansa Aviation Training for the simulator and interviews.
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Air Dolomiti
Air Dolomiti (IATA EN) is the Italian carrier of the Lufthansa Group, linking Italian cities to Munich and Frankfurt with an Embraer jet fleet. Headquartered near Verona, it offers reliable regional service and a strong customer focus.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the stage-1 screening for airline pilots, assessing cognition, ATPL knowledge, spatial ability, memory and coordination. Used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation.
Step 2: Company Qualification in Verona
Company Qualification in Verona is stage 2 of the ready entry pilot selection. It centers on HR and technical interviews, group and communication exercises. Used by Air Dolomiti, it assesses CRM, teamwork, professionalism and motivation.
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Air Japan
Air Japan (AJX), an ANA Holdings carrier based at Tokyo-Narita, operates medium‑haul Asia routes with Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Known for high safety and service standards, AJX runs a rigorous, structured pilot assessment process.
Air Japan (AJX) Assessment
Air Japan (AJX) uses a multi‑stage, high‑standard Ready Entry assessment. Stage 1 screens technical, ATPL and HR skills, followed by a demanding B767 simulator check. Prepare with airline‑specific guides to boost performance.
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American Airlines
American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, runs a vast US and global network from hubs like DFW, MIA and CLT. Pilot hiring commonly includes Cut‑E / Aon online aptitude tests, simulator checks and structured interviews.
American Airlines (AA) Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
American Airlines’ Cut-E/Aon online assessment is stage 1 for both ab-initio and ready entry pilots, with short, timed modules assessing cognitive ability, coordination, multitasking and personality, taken remotely.
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Austrian Airlines
Austria’s flag carrier, Austrian Airlines, is a Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance member based in Vienna. It connects Central and Eastern Europe with long-haul services to North America and Asia, using A320 family, Embraer 195 and Boeing widebodies.
DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the stage-1 screening for airline pilots, assessing cognition, ATPL knowledge, spatial ability, memory and coordination. Used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation.
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British Airways
British Airways, the UK flag carrier at London Heathrow and Gatwick, serves Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East with a modern Airbus and Boeing fleet and strong premium services worldwide.
British Airways Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
British Airways uses the Cut‑E/Aon online aptitude battery as Stage 1 of its Ready Entry pilot selection. Expect timed numerical, verbal and logical reasoning, plus attention, spatial and multi‑tasking challenges, and a brief work‑style check.
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Cargolux
Based at Luxembourg Airport, Cargolux is Europe’s largest all-cargo airline. With Boeing 747-8F freighters, it runs a global network linking Europe to key logistics hubs in Asia, North America and the Middle East.
Cargolux Assessment
Cargolux’s Stage 1 ready entry pilot assessment is conducted online and screens core aptitude and ATPL theory. Expect time-pressured cognitive tasks plus a written technical quiz to verify performance, procedures, nav and met knowledge.
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Condor
Condor is Germany’s leading leisure carrier, headquartered in Frankfurt, operating a modern Airbus A330neo long-haul fleet and A320 family on short/medium routes. It serves Europe, the Caribbean and North America with holiday-focused schedules.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry is stage 1 of airline pilot selection, usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg. It evaluates math, logic, spatial, memory, English and technical skills for airlines like Condor and Eurowings.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of pilot selection focused on psychological evaluation. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg; locations may change. Used by Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
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DHL/EAT
European Air Transport Leipzig (EAT) is DHL Aviation’s German AOC at the LEJ superhub, operating Airbus A300‑600 and A330 freighters across Europe. Pilot selection uses IP‑BQ and IP‑CQ via Interpersonal, typically held in Hamburg.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry is stage 1 of airline pilot selection, usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg. It evaluates math, logic, spatial, memory, English and technical skills for airlines like Condor and Eurowings.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of pilot selection focused on psychological evaluation. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg; locations may change. Used by Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
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Discover Airlines
Discover Airlines (4Y) is Lufthansa Group’s leisure carrier based in Frankfurt and Munich, operating A320 and A330 aircraft to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, East Africa and North America. Hiring commonly uses IP‑BQ/IP‑CQ and DLR FQ/FU/GQ.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry is stage 1 of airline pilot selection, usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg. It evaluates math, logic, spatial, memory, English and technical skills for airlines like Condor and Eurowings.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of pilot selection focused on psychological evaluation. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg; locations may change. Used by Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
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easyJet
easyJet is a leading European low-cost airline headquartered in Luton, operating an all-Airbus A320-family fleet across a dense point‑to‑point network. It serves 150+ airports in 35 countries with affordable, reliable service.
easyJet Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
easyJet’s Cut-E / Aon Online Tests form Stage 1 for both ab-initio and ready entry pilots. The remote, adaptive battery screens numerical, verbal and logical reasoning, spatial awareness, attention, memory, reaction speed and multitasking.
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Emirates
Emirates, Dubai’s flag carrier, operates the world’s largest A380 and Boeing 777 fleet from DXB, serving 150+ destinations across six continents. Renowned for premium service and rapid growth, it offers global opportunities for experienced pilots.
Emirates Airline Assessment
Emirates Airline Assessment (Stage 1) is an online screening for ready entry pilots covering timed aptitude tests, personality profiling and a short HR/video interview, used to shortlist candidates for the Dubai on‑site phase.
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s Abu Dhabi–based flag carrier founded in 2003, links 70+ destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America with a modern fleet including A350s, 787s and reintroduced A380s.
Etihad Airways Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Etihad Airways uses Aon/Cut‑e online psychometric tests as Stage 1 for both ab‑initio and ready entry pilots. Short, timed modules assess reasoning, memory, spatial awareness, multitasking, and personality fit.
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European Flight Academy (EFA)
European Flight Academy (EFA), the Lufthansa Group’s flight school, offers ab‑initio and ready‑entry paths. Training in Germany and Switzerland, rigorous DLR/LHG selection, modern LAT facilities, and clear progression into Group airlines.
DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry
DLR FQ/FU/GQ is stage 2 of the Ready Entry pilot selection, focusing on interview, group tasks, and simulator-related elements. Usually held at DLR Hamburg, it may vary by airline (e.g., Discover, EFA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Platoon).
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Eurowings
Eurowings, Lufthansa Group’s point-to-point low-cost carrier based in Cologne/Bonn, serves Europe from German and Maltese bases. An all-Airbus A320 family fleet connects leisure and business destinations with high frequency and competitive fares.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry is stage 1 of airline pilot selection, usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg. It evaluates math, logic, spatial, memory, English and technical skills for airlines like Condor and Eurowings.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of pilot selection focused on psychological evaluation. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg; locations may change. Used by Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
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Finnair
Finnair is Finland’s flag carrier and Oneworld member, operating a modern Airbus fleet from Helsinki. It links Northern Europe with Asia and North America, renowned for safety, punctuality and a clean Nordic service experience.
Finnair Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Finnair Cut-E / Aon Online Tests form Stage 1 of pilot selection for both ab-initio and ready entry candidates. Timed tasks assess numerical, verbal, logical, spatial and multitasking/attention skills, often with work-style questionnaires.
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flydubai
flydubai is Dubai’s dynamic low‑cost airline, operating an all‑Boeing 737 fleet from DXB to 120+ destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. It offers efficient connectivity and a modern, rapidly expanding network.
flydubai Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
flydubai uses Aon/Cut-E online aptitude testing as Stage 1 for both ab-initio and ready-entry pilots. Timed tasks assess numerical, verbal and logical reasoning, spatial awareness, attention, multitasking, and work-style/personality fit.
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German Airways
German Airways is a Cologne-based ACMI and charter airline in the Zeitfracht Group operating Embraer 190 jets across Europe. Recruitment includes Ready Entry and the WingsUp program with three phases covering tests, simulator and interview.
German Airways Assessment: Ready Entry
Prepare for the German Airways Ready Entry Stage 1 with an assessment bundle tailored to Höhnerbach screening. Train realistic CBTs across logic, memory, spatial and mental math, plus ATPL/technical refreshers for airline‑specific practice.
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Iberia
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier and Oneworld member, operates from Madrid-Barajas with an all-Airbus fleet. It connects Europe, North America and a leading Latin America network, focusing on efficient A350 long-haul service.
Step 1: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1 is an on-site technical assessment at Iberia’s Madrid headquarters focusing on ATPL fundamentals and A320 systems. Multiple-choice questions check applied knowledge, systems logic, and operational decision-making.
Step 2: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 2
Stage 2 of Iberia’s Ready Entry features online Cut‑E/AON psychometric tests plus a brief online call to verify English skills. Prepare with Easyflight’s Tube Flight, RBI Spatial Orientation, and targeted Aviation English training.
Step 3: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3
Stage 3 of Iberia’s Ready Entry is an on-site interview at Iberia headquarters in Madrid, assessing motivation, communication and teamwork through HR questions, a debate and a group exercise. Targeted prep boosts confidence and structure.
Step 4: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 4
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the Netherlands’ flag carrier based at Amsterdam Schiphol. Founded in 1919 and a SkyTeam member, it serves a global network with a modernizing fleet and strong safety, service and sustainability focus.
Step 1: KLM Ready Entry Phase 1: Online Assessment
Online Stage 1 of KLM’s Ready Entry selection uses AON/Cut-E tests to measure attention, multitasking, spatial orientation (RBI, sense of direction), and Tube Flight-style coordination, often alongside a short personality questionnaire.
Step 2: KLM Ready Entry Phase 2: Psychological Assessment (AMC)
KLM Ready Entry Phase 2 is the Psychological Assessment at the AMC (Aeromedical Center). Candidates complete cognitive tests, a personality questionnaire, a psychologist interview and an observed simulation/planning task under time pressure.
Step 3: KLM Ready Entry Phase 3: B737 Simulator Grading
Stage 3 of KLM’s Ready Entry selection is a Boeing 737-800 simulator grading that evaluates manual handling, procedures, and crew cooperation. Structured briefings and typical line scenarios test precision, situational awareness, and decision-making.
Step 4: KLM Ready Entry Phase 4: Commissie van Aanname (COVA)
Stage 4 of KLM’s Ready Entry selection, the Commissie van Aanname (COVA), is a high-stakes panel interview assessing motivation, judgment, self-awareness, CRM, and company fit to confirm your professionalism and readiness for line operations.
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Lufthansa City Airlines
Part of the Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa City Airlines launched in 2024 to operate European and domestic feeder services from Munich. The airline flies Airbus narrowbodies and recruits via IP‑BQ/IP‑CQ and DLR Ready Entry assessments.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry is stage 1 of airline pilot selection, usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg. It evaluates math, logic, spatial, memory, English and technical skills for airlines like Condor and Eurowings.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of pilot selection focused on psychological evaluation. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg; locations may change. Used by Condor, DHL/EAT, Discover, Eurowings and Lufthansa City Airlines.
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Platoon Aviation
Platoon Aviation is a German business jet operator with an all‑Pilatus PC‑24 fleet. It provides bespoke charter across Europe and nearby regions, leveraging short‑runway capability, premium service, and strict EASA safety and reliability.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is the stage-1 screening for airline pilots, assessing cognition, ATPL knowledge, spatial ability, memory and coordination. Used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation.
Step 2: DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry
DLR FQ/FU/GQ is stage 2 of the Ready Entry pilot selection, focusing on interview, group tasks, and simulator-related elements. Usually held at DLR Hamburg, it may vary by airline (e.g., Discover, EFA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Platoon).
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Ryanair
Ryanair is Europe’s largest low‑cost carrier, headquartered in Dublin, operating a high‑density Boeing 737 fleet from 90+ bases. It serves 230+ destinations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East with fast turnarounds and strong punctuality.
Step 1: Ryanair Online Tests (Cut-E by Aon) – Stage 1
Ryanair Ready Entry Stage 1 is an online AON/Cut-E screening combining cognitive and psychomotor CBTs, a 30-question ATPL quiz in 10 minutes, and a recorded video interview. Results arrive by email in about three days.
Step 2: Ryanair Assessment in Dublin – Stage 2
Ryanair’s Ready Entry Stage 2 in Dublin starts around 8 AM and runs in groups of about 10 candidates, focusing on HR and technical interviews plus psychological screening and ATPL topics to assess competencies and airline fit.
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the leading Nordic carrier with hubs in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo. A SkyTeam member, SAS flies A320neo, A321LR, A330 and A350 to Europe and North America, hiring via a three-level Ready Entry process.
Step 1: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 1
Stage 1 of SAS Ready Entry – Level 1 screens eligibility, then invites candidates to an online short video interview, a personality assessment, and cognitive/quantitative tests often delivered in AON/Cut‑E-style formats.
Step 2: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2
Stage 2 of SAS Ready Entry: an online interview with SAS recruiters covering your experience, motivation and expectations. Passing this step advances you to the on-site assessment day at SAS in Copenhagen.
Step 3: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 3
On-site SAS Ready Entry Level 3 in Copenhagen: 08:30 start, Einstein‑riddle group task, 2h fix‑based A320 simulator (PF/PM), and a 60–90 min HR+pilot interview. Prep materials are sent in advance; coffee and snacks provided.
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Scoot
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, operates from Singapore Changi with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 787 and Embraer E190-E2 across Asia-Pacific, offering efficient ops and opportunities for developing pilots.
Step 1: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 1
Step 2: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 2
Level 2 of Scoot’s Ready Entry focuses on a group exercise and a structured interview assessing teamwork, communication, judgment and motivation. Prepare with Easyflight interview coaching, psychology guidance and a pilot personality test.
Step 3: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 3
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SWISS
SWISS, Switzerland’s flag carrier and Lufthansa Group member, links Zurich and Geneva to Europe, North America and Asia. Ready Entry hiring uses AON/Cut‑E and the Gubsomat, followed by group exercises and a simulator stage.
Step 1: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1
SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1 is an online Stage 1 battery using Cut-E by AON, not DLR. It features timed reaction, monitoring, RBI and spatial tasks; early Gubsomat coordination prep supports control, focus and workload management.
Step 2: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2
SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2 is the stage 2 selection step focusing on group exercise and structured interviews. Candidates are assessed on teamwork, communication, and personal fit. Prepare with focused practice and reflection.
Step 3: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 3
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Wizz Air
Wizz Air is a fast-growing Central and Eastern European ultra-low-cost carrier based in Budapest. It operates an all-Airbus A320 family fleet across Europe and the Middle East and hires via the structured Wizz Air Pilot Academy.
Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment
Stage 1 of Wizz Air’s Ready Entry selection assesses core ATPL theory and airline-specific technical knowledge, typically delivered online. Prepare efficiently with targeted question practice and structured interview refreshers.
