Job Description
We are looking for talented individuals who are ready to embark on the professional journey of becoming an airline pilot. For the first time in its history, Brussels Airlines is opening vacancies for cadet pilots. After an intense 19-month training, conducted by our training partner, Skywings Flight Training, successful candidates will join the ranks as a first officer for Brussels Airlines, flying passengers safely to and from the heart of Europe on the Airbus A320 fleet.
Who can apply?
Hold a passport of one of the member states of the European Union,
Be fluent in English (oral and written command),
Be fluent in French and/or Dutch (oral and written command),
Be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical certificate before the start of your training,
Be able to present a certificate of good conduct,
Be able to present proof of completing secondary education.
How are candidates selected?
Basic aptitude testing
English written and oral test
Psychological testing
Mathematics and physics test
HR interview
What does the training program look like?
Successful candidates will start their 19-month flight training with our training partner Skywings Flight Training, based at Antwerp Airport.
After graduation, trainees will be holder of an “EASA MPL License”, with a type rating on the Airbus A320. The MPL license will evolve into an ATPL license after 1500 flight hours and with all experience and competence requirements met.
The training is a fulltime program and is not combinable with other activities such as a (side) job. The training has little to no vacation periods but foresees in ample rest days. Training occasionally takes places during the weekend and outside of office hours.
Your main training base is at the Skywings Flight Training campus at Antwerp Airport, but part of your training may take place in a fair-weather base in Spain. In such case, accommodation and transport is included in the price. Accommodation and transport in Belgium are at the expense of the candidate.
Employment with Brussels Airlines
After successful completion, you will receive a contract as a first officer for Brussels Airlines and you will be scheduled for your first flights with passengers. During the first months, you will be accompanied by a training captain (line training period), who will coach and support you in operating the aircraft in a real-life operational environment. After the line training period, there is a final, practical assessment, the “line check”. Once the line check is passed, you are “fully released” as a first officer.
How much does the program cost?
This partially sponsored training program costs 99.500 Euros (VAT inclusive). Payment happens in 3 instalments and includes all training costs except:
Landing fees
Antwerp Airport Security Badge
Initial Class 1 medical
Do you think you have what it takes?
CV
Motivation letter
Certificate of good conduct
Secondary school diploma (If completed)
Application deadline 01/11/2026