Smartlynx Cadet Program Pathway
Last call to join the only SmartLynx Airlines Cadet group in 2019. The airline 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? Book your assessment and get ready to start the training in the upcoming February!
ACMI* – Aircraft-Crew-Maintenance-Insurance lease
SmartLynx Cadet program – EASA Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training course at BAA Training 72,000.00€. More about investment and funding.
Smartlynx Cadet Program Pathway
Last call to join the only SmartLynx Airlines Cadet group in 2019. The airline 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? Book your assessment and get ready to start the training in the upcoming February!
ACMI* – Aircraft-Crew-Maintenance-Insurance lease
SmartLynx Cadet program – EASA Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training course at BAA Training 72,000.00€. More about investment and funding.
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.
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!
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!
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 (790 hours) 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
- Aircraft operation manual
- MCC
FLIGHT TRAINING
Flight training consists of 215 hours including Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer, single-engine, multi-engine aircraft, and a Full Flight Simulator.
- 150 hours – single-engine aircraft
- 13 hours – multi-engine aircraft
- 37 hours – FNPT II (Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer)
- 15 hours FFS (Full Flight Simulator)
*Flight training sessions lasts from April till October.
BAA Training fleet consists of Cesna 172S, nine Tecnam P2002JF and two Tecnam P2006T. Find out more about our fleet
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
- Aircraft operation manual
INVESTMENT & FUNDING
SmartLynx Cadet program – EASA Integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training course at BAA Training 72,000.00€*
* The price applies for the current offer. BAA Training reserves the right to change it in the future.
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. More about the procedure. Please note, that it may be cheaper to have your medical examination in Lithuania as a fee for it is 309 € (just for you to compare the same procedure in UK would cost approximately 630 €.
- 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 5,7 €. It means that if you manage to pass all of your ATPL exams at the first attempt, you will pay 79,8 € in total in comparison 80 € per one exam in the UK).
- Issue of professional licence at Lithuanian CAA which is 144 € (while it costs 285 € in the UK).
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 itself.
WHERE WILL YOU TRAIN AND LIVE
The theoretical part of your training is conducted at the headquarters of the academy in Vilnius, Lithuania. Take a 360 tour.
Living in Vilnius can pose a unique experience for every student interested in discovering 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 furthermost cities in a few hours, also, Vilnius has as easy access to nature within walking distance.
Therefore, „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 the unforgettable entertainment and comfortable living for a reasonable cost.
For the long term accommodation, we offer LOOP hotel. The newly built contemporary design hotel located next to the BAA Training premises is a guarantee of a comfortable stay 1 kilometer away from the International Vilnius Airport and 3 kilometers away from the city centre.
The hotel offers modern single and double rooms for BAA Training students who will have an accesses to fully furnished kitchen and the private lounge zone. The hotel offers all the amenities including the restaurant, self-service laundry & ironing room, a gym room and many more.
The practical training will be held at one of our aerodromes. You could find more information about the aerodromes here.
It is your choice to either stay in Vilnius and commute to the aerodrome every day or temporarily to move to the other city. BAA Training could also offer several partner hotels in convenient locations and at good prices there.
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