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Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is Ireland’s national airline and an IAG member, linking Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast with Europe, the UK and North America. Its Airbus operation combines short-haul flying with an expanding transatlantic network.
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. Prepare for the timed cognitive assessment with realistic practice, instant feedback and performance analysis.
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AeroLogic
AeroLogic is a German all-cargo airline based at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Founded in 2007 as a DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo joint venture, it operates Boeing 777 freighters on scheduled services linking Europe with Asia and North America.
AeroLogic Assessment: Ready Entry
AeroLogic’s Ready Entry stage 1 assessment runs over two consecutive days in Berlin. Day 1 at a hotel combines CBTs and a group exercise; only successful candidates proceed to simulator and interview activities on day 2 at Lufthansa Aviation Training.
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Air Dolomiti
Air Dolomiti is the Lufthansa Group’s Italian regional airline, headquartered near Verona. With an all-Embraer 195 fleet, it connects Italian cities with the group’s hubs in Munich and Frankfurt directly.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is a first-stage pilot selection assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. Prepare online with interactive, assessment-focused CBT training.
Step 2: Company Qualification in Verona
Company Qualification in Verona is stage 2 of the ready-entry pilot selection process used by Air Dolomiti. Prepare for the psychological assessment, personality questionnaire, group tasks and interview with focused, pilot-specific support.
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Air Japan
Air Japan is ANA Group’s Japan-based international carrier. Its AirJapan brand launched scheduled service in 2024, using Boeing 787-8 aircraft from Tokyo/Narita to selected Asian cities with a simplified, value-focused travel experience.
Air Japan (AJX) Assessment
Air Japan (AJX) uses this assessment as stage 1 of its ready-entry pilot selection. Candidates may face technical ATPL, structured interview and B767 simulator-screening preparation requirements, with Japanese workplace expectations relevant to performance.
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American Airlines
American Airlines is a Fort Worth-based, oneworld founding member with a broad U.S. and international network. Its large hub system connects North America with the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations.
American Airlines (AA) Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
American Airlines uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. The online assessment evaluates aptitude and psychometric skills before later recruitment stages, making focused practice valuable.
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Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group airline, operating from Vienna International Airport. Its Vienna hub connects Austria with destinations across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is a first-stage pilot selection assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. Prepare online with interactive, assessment-focused CBT training.
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British Airways
British Airways, the UK flag carrier and a founding member of IAG, operates from London Heathrow and Gatwick. Its full-service network links the UK with Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
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. The online assessment evaluates relevant aptitude and reasoning skills before candidates progress to later selection stages.
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Cargolux
Cargolux is a Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline founded in 1970, operating worldwide scheduled and charter freight services from Luxembourg Airport with a Boeing 747 freighter fleet. It is among Europe’s leading dedicated cargo carriers.
Cargolux Assessment
Cargolux Assessment is stage 1 of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It evaluates pilot aptitude and technical ATPL knowledge through structured tests, helping candidates demonstrate the skills and knowledge expected for progression.
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Condor
Condor is a German leisure airline headquartered in Frankfurt, linking Germany with European holiday destinations and long-haul markets in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Its fleet renewal centres on Airbus A330-900neo and A320-family aircraft.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ (Basic Qualification) is stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, it evaluates core cognitive, technical and English-related skills for candidates of participating airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage two of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation, including interview, group exercise, discussion and self-reflection, and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg.
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DHL/EAT
European Air Transport Leipzig (EAT) is DHL Express’s German cargo airline, based at Leipzig/Halle Airport. It operates overnight express flights across Europe and is a key carrier within DHL’s global air network.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ (Basic Qualification) is stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, it evaluates core cognitive, technical and English-related skills for candidates of participating airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage two of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation, including interview, group exercise, discussion and self-reflection, and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg.
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Discover Airlines
Discover Airlines is the Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline, based in Frankfurt and Munich. It connects Germany with holiday destinations across Europe and long-haul markets using Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ (Basic Qualification) is stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, it evaluates core cognitive, technical and English-related skills for candidates of participating airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage two of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation, including interview, group exercise, discussion and self-reflection, and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg.
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easyJet
easyJet is a British low-cost, point-to-point airline headquartered at London Luton Airport. Founded in 1995, it operates an Airbus A320-family fleet across a broad UK and European network of scheduled services.
easyJet Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
easyJet uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Easyflight Training provides realistic practice, instant feedback and performance analysis to develop accurate, efficient performance under pressure.
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Emirates
Emirates is Dubai’s international airline, linking its global hub to major cities across six continents with a wide-body fleet. Pilots fly long-haul Airbus and Boeing aircraft in a multicultural, safety-focused operation.
Emirates Airline Assessment
Emirates uses this online assessment as Stage 1 of its Ready Entry Pilot selection process. It provides an early screening before later selection stages, making calm preparation, clear communication and a professional approach essential.
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the UAE national airline, is based at Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. It links Abu Dhabi with cities across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America with a modern wide- and narrow-body fleet.
Etihad Airways Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Etihad Airways uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of its ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection processes. Candidates complete aptitude-style assessments online before progressing through the recruitment journey.
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Eurowings
Eurowings is the Lufthansa Group’s value airline, based in Cologne, connecting Germany and Europe through business and leisure services. Its Airbus fleet serves European destinations plus selected routes in North Africa and the Middle East.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ (Basic Qualification) is stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, it evaluates core cognitive, technical and English-related skills for candidates of participating airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage two of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation, including interview, group exercise, discussion and self-reflection, and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg.
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Finnair
Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, flies from Helsinki to destinations across Finland, Europe, Asia and North America. A oneworld member founded in 1923, it combines Nordic service with an efficient Helsinki hub and a modern Airbus-led fleet.
Finnair Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
Finnair uses Cut-E / Aon online tests as stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Candidates complete online aptitude practice designed to build speed, accuracy and confidence before assessment.
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flydubai
flydubai is Dubai’s government-owned low-cost airline, linking Dubai with more than 130 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central Asia and South Asia using an all-Boeing 737 fleet.
flydubai Cut-E / Aon Online Tests
flydubai uses Cut-E / Aon online tests at stage 1 of both ab-initio and ready-entry pilot selection. Applicants complete timed cognitive assessments remotely, demonstrating core aptitude before progressing in the process.
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German Airways
German Airways is a Cologne/Bonn-based airline specialising in ACMI, wet-lease and charter operations. Its Embraer E190 fleet provides flexible regional-jet capacity to airline and charter customers across Europe.
German Airways Assessment: Ready Entry
German Airways uses its Stage 1 Ready Entry assessment to evaluate experienced pilot candidates. Preparation should cover CBT-style aptitude tasks, ATPL and technical knowledge, general knowledge, and psychological and interview readiness.
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Iberia
Iberia is Spain’s flag carrier, based at Madrid–Barajas and part of IAG. Its Airbus fleet links Spain and Europe with long-haul destinations, notably across Latin America, North America, Africa and the Middle East.
Step 1: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1 is an on-site technical assessment at Iberia headquarters in Madrid. Candidates can expect ATPL and Airbus A320 knowledge questions as part of the ready entry pilot selection process.
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 your coordination, spatial orientation, English and self-awareness.
Step 3: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3
Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3 is the interview stage of Iberia’s ready-entry pilot selection process. It is held at Iberia headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and calls for confident and professional communication throughout the selection interview.
Step 4: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 4
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, founded in 1919 and based at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, is the Dutch flag carrier. Part of Air France-KLM, it links Europe with a broad intercontinental network of passenger and cargo services.
Step 1: KLM Ready Entry Phase 1: Online Assessment
KLM Ready Entry Phase 1 is the online first stage of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Ready Entry pilot selection. Prepare for Cut-E / AON-style aptitude tasks with targeted practice in monitoring, multitasking and spatial orientation.
Step 2: KLM Ready Entry Phase 2: Psychological Assessment (AMC)
KLM Ready Entry Phase 2 is an on-site psychological assessment at the Aeromedical Center (AMC). It evaluates cognition, behaviour and communication through psychometric tests, interviews and practical exercises for ready-entry pilot candidates.
Step 3: KLM Ready Entry Phase 3: B737 Simulator Grading
KLM Ready Entry Phase 3 is the third stage of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It uses a Boeing 737-800 simulator grading to assess how candidates apply briefing, aircraft-handling and scenario-management skills under assessment conditions.
Step 4: KLM Ready Entry Phase 4: Commissie van Aanname (COVA)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines uses the Commissie van Aanname (COVA) as phase 4 of its Ready Entry pilot selection process. This final interview stage explores motivation, self-reflection, professional behaviour and fit with the airline.
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Lufthansa City Airlines
Lufthansa City Airlines is the Lufthansa Group’s Munich-based short- and medium-haul carrier. Launched in 2024, it strengthens European hub connectivity with Airbus narrow-body operations and planned fleet growth.
Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry
IP-BQ (Basic Qualification) is stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process. Usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg, it evaluates core cognitive, technical and English-related skills for candidates of participating airlines.
Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)
IP-CQ Corporate Qualification is stage two of the ready-entry pilot selection process. It focuses on psychological evaluation, including interview, group exercise, discussion and self-reflection, and is usually held at Interpersonal in Hamburg.
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Platoon Aviation
Platoon Aviation is a Hamburg-based German business-aviation operator known for Pilatus PC-24 missions. Ready Entry recruitment may include the DLR Test and, for selected applicants, the DLR FQ/FU/GQ stage.
Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry
DLR Test for Ready Entry is a first-stage pilot selection assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. Prepare online with interactive, assessment-focused CBT training.
Step 2: DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry
DLR FQ/FU/GQ is usually stage 2 of Ready Entry pilot selection. Conducted on site, normally at DLR in Hamburg, it assesses psychological, interpersonal and interview skills through airline-specific exercises. The venue may change.
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Ryanair
Ryanair is Europe’s largest airline group by passenger numbers, operating a predominantly Boeing 737 short-haul network across more than 40 countries. Its low-fare model links cities, leisure markets and regional airports from European bases.
Step 1: Ryanair Online Tests (Cut-E by Aon) – Stage 1
Ryanair’s Stage 1 Ready Entry pilot selection is an online Aon/Cut-E assessment combining aptitude testing, a 30-question ATPL test in 10 minutes and a recorded video interview. Results usually arrive by email after around three days.
Step 2: Ryanair Assessment in Dublin – Stage 2
Ryanair’s Dublin Stage 2 is an on-site Ready Entry pilot-selection assessment. It starts at around 08:00, brings together roughly 10 applicants, and may cover HR, technical/ATPL and psychological selection elements.
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier linking Denmark, Norway and Sweden, with its main hub in Copenhagen. A SkyTeam member, it connects Scandinavia to Europe, North America and Asia with a predominantly Airbus fleet.
Step 1: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 1
Stage 1 of the SAS Ready Entry pilot selection process can include a prerecorded video interview, personality assessment and cognitive/quantitative assessment. This online bundle prepares key AON/Cut-E-style cognitive skills.
Step 2: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2
SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2 is an online interview for pilot candidates who have passed initial screening. The SAS recruitment team discusses experience, motivation and expectations before the on-site next stage.
Step 3: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 3
Prepare for SAS Ready Entry Level 3, the on-site final selection stage in Copenhagen. The day combines a group exercise, fixed-base A320 PF/PM simulator assessment and a personal interview with HR and pilots, following a welcome and introduction.
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Scoot
Scoot is Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier, based at Singapore Changi Airport. Founded in 2012, it operates Airbus, Embraer and Boeing 787 aircraft on Asia-Pacific services and selected long-haul routes.
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. Candidates complete a group exercise and interview, where clear communication, teamwork, self-awareness and professional judgement are central.
Step 3: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 3
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SWISS
SWISS International Air Lines is Switzerland’s national airline and a Lufthansa Group carrier, based at Zurich Airport. It links Switzerland with destinations across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa using an 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 Cut-E by AON computer tests and the Gubsomat apparatus test to assess attention, cognitive skills and coordination.
Step 2: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2
SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2 is the second stage of the ready-entry pilot selection process. Candidates complete a group exercise and an interview, demonstrating communication, teamwork, motivation and professional self-presentation.
Step 3: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 3
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Wizz Air
Wizz Air is a Hungarian ultra-low-cost airline group headquartered in Budapest. Its Airbus A320-family fleet connects bases across Europe with destinations in the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa.
Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment
Used by Wizz Air as stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection process, this online assessment calls for focused preparation in ATPL knowledge and technical, airline-specific interview topics for pilots.
