Ready Entry Assessments

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AeroLogic

AeroLogic is a German long‑haul cargo airline based at Leipzig/Halle with a secondary base in Frankfurt. A DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo joint venture, it flies 777F freighters linking Europe with Asia, North America and the Middle East.

AeroLogic Assessment: Ready Entry

Two-day AeroLogic Ready Entry assessment in Berlin: day 1 features cognitive tests and a group exercise at a hotel; only successful candidates proceed to day 2 with simulator check and interview at Lufthansa Aviation Training. Stage 1 of selection.

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Air Dolomiti

Air Dolomiti is Lufthansa Group’s Italian regional airline based in Verona. Flying Embraer E‑Jets, it connects Italian cities with the hubs Munich and Frankfurt, focusing on reliable feeder services and warm, Italian-style hospitality.

Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry

Stage‑1 Ready Entry assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. DLR tests core pilot aptitudes with CBTs in cognition, memory, spatial skills, multitasking and aviation knowledge.

Step 2: Company Qualification in Verona

Company Qualification in Verona is stage 2 of the Air Dolomiti Ready Entry pilot selection. Expect HR interview, group exercise and communication tasks. Prepare with personality, psychological and interview training resources.

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Air Japan

Air Japan (AJX/NQ) is ANA Group’s international carrier from Tokyo/Narita, focusing on medium-haul Asia routes with Boeing 787-8 aircraft. It is known for rigorous pilot hiring, including B767 sim checks and culturally aware interviews.

Air Japan (AJX) Assessment

Air Japan (AJX) Assessment is stage 1 of the ready entry pilot selection, focusing on prescreening, technical knowledge and interview readiness, with later simulator screening on AJX B767 profiles supported by our targeted prep guides.

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Austrian Airlines

Austrian Airlines (OS), the Lufthansa Group carrier based in Vienna, connects Central & Eastern Europe with long‑haul routes to North America and Asia. The fleet is modernizing with Boeing 787s; pilot hiring runs via EFA, DLR and Interpersonal.

DLR Test for Ready Entry

Stage‑1 Ready Entry assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. DLR tests core pilot aptitudes with CBTs in cognition, memory, spatial skills, multitasking and aviation knowledge.

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Cargolux

Luxembourg-based Cargolux is Europe’s largest all-cargo airline, operating a global 747 freighter fleet from LUX. It serves key trade lanes across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Cargolux Assessment

Cargolux Assessment is Stage 1 of the Ready Entry pilot selection, combining pilot aptitude testing with a written ATPL knowledge check in core subjects. Delivered online, it benchmarks technical and cognitive skills under time pressure.

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Condor

Condor is Germany’s leisure carrier based in Frankfurt, flying modern A330neo long-haul and A320neo family short-haul routes to the Med, Canaries, Caribbean and North America. Pilot selection typically uses Interpersonal IP-BQ/IP-CQ in Hamburg.

Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry

IP-BQ is the computer-based Stage 1 of Ready Entry selection, usually at Interpersonal in Hamburg (venue may change). It assesses arithmetic, logic, spatial, memory, attention, English, physics and technical knowledge for partner airlines.

Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)

IP‑CQ Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of ready‑entry selection. A psychological assessment with interviews and group tasks, it usually runs at Interpersonal in Hamburg and is used by carriers like Condor and Lufthansa City Airlines.

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DHL/EAT

EAT Leipzig (DHL/EAT) is DHL Express’s German AOC based at Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). It operates Airbus A300‑600 and A330 P2F freighters on night cargo waves across Europe and MENA, with selection via Interpersonal IP‑BQ/IP‑CQ.

Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry

IP-BQ is the computer-based Stage 1 of Ready Entry selection, usually at Interpersonal in Hamburg (venue may change). It assesses arithmetic, logic, spatial, memory, attention, English, physics and technical knowledge for partner airlines.

Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)

IP‑CQ Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of ready‑entry selection. A psychological assessment with interviews and group tasks, it usually runs at Interpersonal in Hamburg and is used by carriers like Condor and Lufthansa City Airlines.

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Discover Airlines

Discover Airlines, Lufthansa Group’s leisure carrier (IATA 4Y), links Frankfurt and Munich to sun and long-haul holiday markets with an Airbus A320/A330 fleet. Integrated with Lufthansa’s network, it delivers reliable, seasonal travel.

Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry

IP-BQ is the computer-based Stage 1 of Ready Entry selection, usually at Interpersonal in Hamburg (venue may change). It assesses arithmetic, logic, spatial, memory, attention, English, physics and technical knowledge for partner airlines.

Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)

IP‑CQ Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of ready‑entry selection. A psychological assessment with interviews and group tasks, it usually runs at Interpersonal in Hamburg and is used by carriers like Condor and Lufthansa City Airlines.

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Emirates

Emirates, Dubai’s flagship carrier, connects DXB to 150+ destinations across six continents with an all-widebody A380 and 777 fleet. Renowned for safety, growth and service, it offers global long-haul pilot careers in the UAE.

Emirates Airline Assessment

Emirates Airline Assessment (Stage 1, Ready Entry) is an online screening with cognitive and personality tests, English and basic technical checks, and sometimes an initial HR/video interview. Prepare with expert-led pilot interview training.

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European Flight Academy (EFA)

European Flight Academy (EFA), the Lufthansa Group’s pilot school, offers ab‑initio ATPL (and, in some cases, MPL) training in Germany and Switzerland. Selection runs via DLR Certificate and LHG Assessment, creating a pathway into LHG airlines.

DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry

Stage 2 of Ready Entry pilot selection, the DLR FQ/FU/GQ runs mainly on-site in Hamburg. Across two days: interview, group exercise/debate, DCT bridge loading test, and sometimes a simulator. Used by EFA, Discover, Lufthansa City Airlines, Platoon.

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Eurowings

Eurowings is Lufthansa Group’s value airline for Europe, linking Germany to top leisure and business destinations. With an Airbus A320‑family fleet and multiple German bases, it delivers reliable, affordable short‑ and medium‑haul service.

Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry

IP-BQ is the computer-based Stage 1 of Ready Entry selection, usually at Interpersonal in Hamburg (venue may change). It assesses arithmetic, logic, spatial, memory, attention, English, physics and technical knowledge for partner airlines.

Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)

IP‑CQ Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of ready‑entry selection. A psychological assessment with interviews and group tasks, it usually runs at Interpersonal in Hamburg and is used by carriers like Condor and Lufthansa City Airlines.

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Iberia

Step 1: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 1

Step 2: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 2

Step 3: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 3

Step 4: Iberia Ready Entry – Stage 4

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, based at Amsterdam Schiphol, is the Dutch flag carrier with a global network and a 777/787 long-haul and 737 short-haul fleet. Pilot hiring uses four phases: AON/Cut-E, AMC, B737 simulator grading, and COVA.

Step 1: KLM Ready Entry Phase 1: Online Assessment

Online Stage 1 of KLM Ready Entry uses Cut-E / AON tasks to screen core pilot aptitudes, including attention monitoring, spatial orientation (RBI, sense of direction), coordination (Tube Flight), and multitasking under time pressure.

Step 2: KLM Ready Entry Phase 2: Psychological Assessment (AMC)

Stage 2 of KLM Ready Entry is the Psychological Assessment at the Aeromedical Center (AMC). Expect cognitive tests, a personality questionnaire, a psychologist-led interview and a role-play simulation assessing CRM, judgment and stress tolerance.

Step 3: KLM Ready Entry Phase 3: B737 Simulator Grading

KLM Ready Entry Phase 3 is an on-site B737-800 simulator grading for experienced pilots, assessing handling, procedures and CRM. Easyflight Training’s focused guide equips you with briefing structure, scenarios and pitch/power cues.

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, CRM, safety mindset and cultural fit, led by HR, flight operations and psychology representatives in the Schiphol area.

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Lufthansa City Airlines

Lufthansa City Airlines is Lufthansa Group’s short-haul carrier, launched in 2024 to run European feeder flights from Munich and Frankfurt with Airbus A319-family jets, linking regional markets to the group’s long-haul hubs.

Step 1: IP-BQ: Basic Qualification for Ready Entry

IP-BQ is the computer-based Stage 1 of Ready Entry selection, usually at Interpersonal in Hamburg (venue may change). It assesses arithmetic, logic, spatial, memory, attention, English, physics and technical knowledge for partner airlines.

Step 2: IP-CQ: Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry)

IP‑CQ Corporate Qualification (Ready Entry) is stage 2 of ready‑entry selection. A psychological assessment with interviews and group tasks, it usually runs at Interpersonal in Hamburg and is used by carriers like Condor and Lufthansa City Airlines.

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Platoon Aviation

Platoon Aviation is a Germany-based business jet operator focused on the Pilatus PC-24. It offers premium on-demand charter across Europe and beyond, using the PC-24’s short-field performance to reach more airports with speed and comfort.

Step 1: DLR Test for Ready Entry

Stage‑1 Ready Entry assessment used by Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines and Platoon Aviation. DLR tests core pilot aptitudes with CBTs in cognition, memory, spatial skills, multitasking and aviation knowledge.

Step 2: DLR FQ/FU/GQ for Ready Entry

Stage 2 of Ready Entry pilot selection, the DLR FQ/FU/GQ runs mainly on-site in Hamburg. Across two days: interview, group exercise/debate, DCT bridge loading test, and sometimes a simulator. Used by EFA, Discover, Lufthansa City Airlines, Platoon.

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Ryanair

Step 1: Ryanair Online Tests (Cut-E by AON) – Stage 1

Step 2: Ryanair Assessment in Dublin – Stage 2

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, operating an Airbus fleet from hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. It serves Europe and North America and runs a three-step pilot hiring process.

Step 1: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 1

Step 2: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 2

Step 3: SAS Ready Entry Assessment – Level 3

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Scoot

Scoot is Singapore Airlines’ low-cost carrier based at Changi, operating Boeing 787 and Airbus A320/A321neo jets across Asia-Pacific. Recruitment follows a Ready Entry process using AON/Cut‑E assessments.

Step 1: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 1

Step 2: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 2

Scoot Ready Entry – Level 2 centers on a group exercise and structured interview assessing CRM, teamwork, leadership and judgement. Prepare with Easyflight Training’s interview coaching, personality tools and practical group-exercise guidance.

Step 3: Scoot Ready Entry – Level 3

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SWISS

SWISS, Switzerland’s flag carrier within the Lufthansa Group, hubs at Zurich and Geneva and serves Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia with A220/A320-family and long‑haul A330, A340 and 777‑300ER. Assessments use AON/Cut‑E and Gubsomat.

Step 1: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1

SWISS Ready Entry – Level 1 is an online Stage 1 screening built on AON/Cut‑E modules, plus Gubsomat-style coordination focus. Expect rapid attention, spatial, RBI, and multitasking tasks under strict timing to benchmark precision and control.

Step 2: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2

SWISS Ready Entry – Level 2 is the Stage 2 of the pilot selection, focusing on a group exercise and an interview. It evaluates teamwork, communication, CRM and problem‑solving to shortlist ready entry pilots for the next steps.

Step 3: SWISS Ready Entry – Level 3

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Wizz Air

Wizz Air Ready Entry Assessment