SmartLynx Cadet Program Pathway
SmartLynx is the European Union’s leading ACMI* and full charter provider on Airbus 320 aircraft.
Selected cadets will complete an Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training course at BAA Training and will proceed with type rating course with SmartLynx.
Cadet Program is a great opportunity for individuals with no previous flying experience. The current opportunity not only allows to get a Commercial Pilot Licence but also provides you with a letter of undertaking.
Do you see yourself in the First Officer seat in the cockpit of the Airbus A320 aircraft?
ACMI* – Aircraft-Crew-Maintenance-Insurance lease
SmartLynx Cadet Program Pathway
SmartLynx is the European Union’s leading ACMI* and full charter provider on Airbus 320 aircraft.
Selected cadets will complete an Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training course at BAA Training and will proceed with type rating course with SmartLynx.
Cadet Program is a great opportunity for individuals with no previous flying experience. The current opportunity not only allows to get a Commercial Pilot Licence but also provides you with a letter of undertaking.
Do you see yourself in the First Officer seat in the cockpit of the Airbus A320 aircraft?
ACMI* – Aircraft-Crew-Maintenance-Insurance lease
About SmartLynx Airlines
SmartLynx Airlines is a charter and ACMI operator headquartered in Riga, Latvia. The company holds Latvian and Estonian Air Operator Certificates. SmartLynx Airlines has been operating on the market for over 25 years.
The fleet consists of 14 Airbus A320 aircraft and two Airbus 321 aircraft flying across Europe, Asia and Africa.
SmartLynx flight crew members represent more than 17 nationalities and speak multiple languages.
The average experience of captains is above 5300 block hours and first officers more than 1900 block hours.
About SmartLynx Airlines
SmartLynx Airlines is a charter and ACMI operator headquartered in Riga, Latvia. The company holds Latvian and Estonian Air Operator Certificates. SmartLynx Airlines has been operating on the market for over 25 years.
The fleet consists of 14 Airbus A320 aircraft and two Airbus 321 aircraft flying across Europe, Asia and Africa.
SmartLynx flight crew members represent more than 17 nationalities and speak multiple languages.
The average experience of captains is above 5300 block hours and first officers more than 1900 block hours.
Students share their thoughts
Students share their thoughts
I was looking for a Cadet program which could offer both job security and at the same time a challenging working environment, and where I could put my previous professional and life experience to use. My natural choice was BAA Training. BAA Training indeed could offer everything I was looking for: a competitive price, beautiful aircraft to fly, job security as a First Officer with SmartLynx at the end of my training, and young, competent, open and always helpful staff and the Management. Training was very intense and required to work and study hard, but I must admit that the support I received from the Flight Instructors and the academy staff throughout my learning adventure was very helpful and reassuring. I was so lucky to be chosen as a SmartLynx Cadet. Honestly, I think that due to the very nature of SmartLynx as the ACMI leader in Europe, in addition to my previous professional experience, this was the best choice in my professional life. Kudos to BAA Training for choosing the best Cadet program for me!!! I couldn’t be happier and more satisfied.
I’m Nelson, a BAA Training student of SmartLynx Airlines Cadet Program. I am now done with the theoretical part and VFR part of the training and I can say I have spent the most interesting and exciting part of my life at BAA Training. My dream is becoming true not only thanks to my hard work but also thanks to BAA Training family. I call it family because they try to do their best for their students even if sometimes some issues occur. I have been assisted by the BAA Training team many times which allowed me to concentrate all my energy on the training. I also had a great experience with all my classmates. Learning together was not a race or a competition but rather a pursuit of a common goal. We were sharing our knowledge and helping each other in order to succeed. That was one of the best experiences in my life. However, the greatest opportunity that could be offered to a cadet is meeting the airline. I had a chance to meet my company SmartLynx Airlines and have an observation flight exploring a real pilot’s work day. Now I am sure – the sky office is the best office!
That was one of the best experiences in my life. However, the greatest opportunity that could be offered to a cadet is meeting the airline. I had a chance to meet my company SmartLynx Airlines and have an observation flight exploring a real pilot’s work day. Now I am sure – the sky office is the best office!
BAA Training indeed could offer everything I was looking for: a competitive price, beautiful aircraft to fly, job security as a First Officer with SmartLynx at the end of my training, and young, competent, open and always helpful staff and the Management.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Age
Over 18 years old
Residency
Unrestricted right to live and work in the European Union
Theoretical preparation
Knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and English is of key importance. During the assessment, the school and exam grades of these disciplines are evaluated additionally. A special skill assessment can be organised by the academy for those having low or no grades from their secondary school
Physical status
Valid EASA 1st Class Medical Certificate
Education
Secondary or higher
Personal competence and aptitude
All candidates must go through special tests and interviews developed by the selection commission of the BAA Training and SmartLynx Airlines for social competence and aptitude assessment
Steps of the preselection process:
1. Contact us
Please fill out the form below in order to get your personal manager at BAA Training who will guide you through the whole preselection process.
2. Initial discussion on terms, conditions and answers to possible Qs
You will be reached by email or phone to discuss your needs and terms of application. At this stage, the personal manager will answer all of your questions.
3. Document screening and schedule of the assessment date
After you provide a scanned copy of your passport valid to travel abroad and educational documents you are ready to set the date of the assessment.
4. Personality assessment (Profile XT)
The test examines three key personality areas and evaluates individual fit for the position you are applying for in accordance with them.
5. Aptitude assessment (Compass)
Compass includes: hand-eye-foot coordination, eye-hand coordination, spatial orientation, multi-task management, mental calculations, short term memory, and tech-test.
6. English test
Your English knowledge is tested as all of your training will be conducted in the aviation language – English.
7. Structural Interview
A structural interview is conducted face to face and compared with the results from the previously mentioned tests.
8. Suitable candidate is presented to the airline
If a student‘s profile match with airline‘s requirements, he is presented to the airline for the final decision.
9. Candidate‘s final interview with the airline
The airline invites suitable candidates for the final interview. It involves group tasks and a personal interview.
Cadet Pilot Assessment Process
What to expect during the Cadet Pilot assessment process? BAA Training student Dusan Pavlovic will tell you all about it: preselection process, Profile XT and Compass tests, interview and much more.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Age
Over 18 years old
Education
Secondary or higher
Residency
Unrestricted right to live and work in the European Union
Physical status
Valid EASA 1st Class Medical Certificate
Theoretical preparation
Knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and English is of key importance. During the assessment, the school and exam grades of these disciplines are evaluated additionally. A special skill assessment can be organised by the academy for those having low or no grades from their secondary school
Personal competence and aptitude
All candidates must go through special tests and interviews developed by the selection commission of the BAA Training and SmartLynx Airlines for social competence and aptitude assessment
Steps of the preselection process:
1. Contact us
Please fill out the form below in order to get your personal manager at BAA Training who will guide you through the whole preselection process.
2. Initial discussion on terms, conditions and answers to possible Qs
You will be reached by email or phone to discuss your needs and terms of application. At this stage, the personal manager will answer all of your questions.
3. Document screening and schedule of the assessment date
After you provide a scanned copy of your passport valid to travel abroad and educational documents you are ready to set the date of the assessment.
4. Personality assessment (Profile XT)
The test examines three key personality areas and evaluates individual fit for the position you are applying for in accordance with them.
5. Aptitude assessment (Compass)
Compass includes: hand-eye-foot coordination, eye-hand coordination, spatial orientation, multi-task management, mental calculations, short term memory, and tech-test.
6. English test
Your English knowledge is tested as all of your training will be conducted in the aviation language – English.
7. Structural Interview
A structural interview is conducted face to face and compared with the results from the previously mentioned tests.
8. Suitable candidate is presented to the airline
If a student‘s profile match with airline‘s requirements, he is presented to the airline for the final decision.
9. Candidate‘s final interview with the airline
The airline invites suitable candidates for the final interview. It involves group tasks and a personal interview.
Cadet Pilot Assessment Process
What to expect during the Cadet Pilot assessment process? BAA Training student Dusan Pavlovic will tell you all about it: preselection process, Profile XT and Compass tests, interview and much more.
Course content
Course content
THEORETICAL TRAINING
Theoretical part consists of 14 subjects (801 hours with exams) to be completed in 6-8 months.
- Air law
- Communication
- Operating procedures
- Mass and balance
- Instrumentation
- Meteorology
- Aircraft general knowledge
- Flight planning
- Performance
- General navigation
- Radio navigation
- Human performance
- Principles of flight
- VFR/IFR communications
NTS TRAINING
BAA Training introduces a new non-technical module in theoretical training – Pilot career development through NTS (Non-Technical Skills). This module is designed for students to develop skills and competences important for a successful pilot career: leadership, co-operation, teamwork, communication and other.
NTS training is prepared according to a new requirement from EASA to implement a new training course Area 100 KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes). This course will be mandatory for every training provider from 2022. BAA Training becomes one of the first training providers to add NTS training into its training syllabus – an extended training program is available from spring 2019.
BAA Training introduces a new non-technical module in theoretical training – Pilot career development through NTS (Non-Technical Skills). This module is designed for students to develop skills and competences important for a successful pilot career: leadership, co-operation, teamwork, communication and other.
NTS training is prepared according to a new requirement from EASA to implement a new training course Area 100 KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes). This course will be mandatory for every training provider from 2022. BAA Training becomes one of the first training providers to add NTS training into its training syllabus – an extended training program is available from spring 2019.
| Course duration: 37 hours |
Course Duration: 37 hours
| I PART. GROUP | II PART. PROFESSION | III PART. CAREER |
|---|---|---|
| 1st meeting review | Aviation Business Trends & Pilot Profession | ATPL Theory revision before job interview |
| COMPETENCES to develop: | Search and Selection process in the Airline & Introducing Airline Companies | ADVANCED Compass test |
| 1. Co-operation | 2nd group meeting | Job Interview Training (group training) 1 |
| 2. Leadership & Managerial Skills and teamwork | Job Interview Training (group training) 2 | |
| 3. Problem Solving & Decision Making | Session in the FFS | |
| 4. Workload Management & Situational Awareness | 3rd final meeting | |
| Individual consultations |
I PART. GROUP
- 1st meeting review
Competences to develop:
- Co-operation
- Leadership & Managerial Skills and teamwork
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Workload Management & Situational Awareness
II PART. PROFESSION
- Aviation Business Trends & Pilot Profession
- Search and Selection process in the Airline & Introducing Airline Companies
- 2nd group meeting
III PART. CAREER
- ATPL Theory revision before job interview
- ADVANCED Compass test
- Job Interview Training (group training) 1
- Job Interview Training (group training) 2
- Session in the FFS
- 3rd final meeting
- Individual consultations
FLIGHT TRAINING
Flight training consists of 200 hours including Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer, single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
- 149 hours – single-engine aircraft
- 11 hours – multi-engine aircraft
- 40 hours – FNPT II (Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer)
*Flight training sessions take place all year round.
BAA Training fleet consists of of four Cesna 172S, eleven Tecnam P2002JF, two Tecnam P2006T, one Cabri G-2. Find out more about our fleet here.
MCC TRAINING
MCC Training consists of 25 hours theoretical training and 15 hours of flight training at Full Flight Simulator (without motion system).
CAA EXAMINATION
- Air law
- Communication
- Operating procedures
- Mass and balance
- Instrumentation
- Meteorology
- Aircraft general knowledge
- Flight planning
- Performance
- General navigation
- Radio navigation
- Human performance
- Principles of flight
- VFR/IFR communications
INCLUDED
You will be provided with all the material needed for your successful training at BAA Training.
- ATP(A) CBT (Bristol ATP theory software)
- BAA bag
- Vol.5 Radio Navigation e-book
- NM-2 ruler
- PP-1 protractor
- CB-3 knee board
- CRP-5
- Tailor-made uniform
- Polo shirts for flight season
- Vol. 1 Flying training e-book
- Logbook
INVESTMENT & FUNDING
Included:
- All the material needed for your successful training
- Flight training and airport fees
- Tailor-made uniform and polo shirts for the flight season
Not included:
- Assessment procedure
- Medical examination for EASA Class 1 Medical. Read more about the procedure here. Please note, that it may be cheaper to have your medical examination in Lithuania as a fee for it is 296,60 € for men and 308,78 € for women (the same procedure in the UK would cost approximately 660 €*)
- Living expenses and accommodation (you can compare prices in Vilnius and your own city here)
- CAA exams (a fee for one exam at Lithuanian CAA is 30 €*, while it costs 76 €* in the UK)
- Issuing of professional licence at Lithuanian CAA costs 166 €* (while it costs 285 €* in the UK)
*Please note that the price is subject to change.
Funding
There are several options for students to get a partial or full funding for flight training. It is either a bank loan or different funding institutions in various countries. Find out more.
Please note that BAA Training does not provide financial support.
WHERE WILL YOU TRAIN AND LIVE
A theoretical part of your training is conducted at the academy headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania. Take a 360 tour.
„QS Best Student Cities 2018″ placed Vilnius among TOP 100 best cities in the world for international students. According to the ranking indicators, the capital of Lithuania has a fairly low cost of living compared to other European capitals.
The city of Vilnius perfectly combines high-quality studies with unforgettable entertainment and comfortable living for a reasonable cost. Living in Vilnius can pose a unique experience for every student interested in discovering a new culture and travelling around. You can find plenty of hangout spots there such as wonderful historical places, cosy cafes, local markets, a variety of restaurants and nightclubs. Being in the heart of Europe, it is pretty easy to travel around, as you can easily reach even the furthermost cities in a few hours. Also, Vilnius has an easy access to nature within walking distance.
For the long term accommodation we offer LOOP hotel. The newly-built hotel of contemporary design, located next to the BAA Training premises, will provide you with a comfortable stay. LOOP hotel is located 1 kilometre away from the International Vilnius Airport and 3 kilometres away from the city centre.
The practical training will be held at one of our aerodromes. You could find more information about the aerodromes here.
If you have your practical training at Kaunas flight base, you can choose between staying in Vilnius and commuting to the aerodrome every day or temporarily moving to Kaunas. BAA Training could offer several partner hotels in Kaunas at affordable prices.
If you have your practical training at Lleida-Alguaire International Airport in Spain, BAA Training will also provide you with all the necessary information needed for staying there.
Lleida-Alguaire Airport is 150 km away from Barcelona’s city centre and you could easily reach the city by using public transport or by renting a car. BAA Training will inform you about transportation prices and accommodation possibilities. The academy has a number of partner hotels and apartments to stay in the area or you can choose one by yourself.
In Lleida, the famous Spanish sunshine is what you get here free of charge. Besides, food and culture are the main things you also need to enjoy in Spain. Lleida offers a wide variety of landscapes from the high Pyrenees mountains to national parks. In addition, Lleida is rich in its monumental heritage – historical churches and museums. You could also visit plenty of local pubs, cafes and restaurants to taste local dishes and drinks or to hang out with friends.
With Spain’s warm climate and outdoor lifestyle, you may find yourself spending much of your free time sitting at cafés, enjoying the sun, or exploring the cultural monuments.
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