Wizz Air Pilot Academy
Would you like to fulfill your dreams of becoming a commercial pilot for large aircraft with a minimal initial deposit, job opportunities, and targeted training approved by Wizz Air? Become a passenger pilot in our unique training program at Europe’s fastest-growing and greenest airline!
Wizz Air Pilot Academy
Would you like to fulfill your dreams of becoming a commercial pilot for large aircraft with a minimal initial deposit, job opportunities, and targeted training approved by Wizz Air? Become a passenger pilot in our unique training program at Europe’s fastest-growing and greenest airline!
Apply now for the Wizz Air Pilot Academy!
Since 2016, the joint program of Wizz Air and Tréner Flight Academy has provided an opportunity for individuals without previous flight experience to obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) through an ATPL Integrated training program in 17-21 months. This program, conducted within an extremely favorable pre-financed airline-oriented framework, allows graduates to join Europe’s fastest-growing airline without further selection processes or job interviews.
In the first phase of the fully English-language training (Ab initio training), students participate in an ATPL Integrated training program, audited by Wizz Air, with a structure similar to university studies. This phase consists of 13 theoretical subjects and a practical module consisting of five phases, including 140 hours of flight training and 60 hours of simulator training, which run in parallel.
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First Phase
During the first phase, students acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for commercial pilots. They undergo examinations in 13 subjects conducted by the aviation authority and obtain the following licenses required for airline pilots:
- Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theoretical certificate
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Multi-Engine Piston Instrument Rating (MEP/IR)
- Night Visual Flight Rating (NVFR)
- Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate
- Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) training
- Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)
Second Phase
In the second phase, students who successfully complete the first phase continue their studies at one of Wizz Air's training bases. They undergo an Airline Transition Program (ATP) and subsequently complete the A320 Type Rating in six weeks, gaining the qualifications to start working as first officers on Wizz Air passenger aircraft.
Third Phase
In the third and final phase, cadets fly as active airline pilots for 12 weeks under the supervision of experienced training captains on Wizz Air flights. This phase focuses on gaining the necessary routine and experience essential for first officers in daily operations. After completing the third phase, cadets become fully qualified first officers and start their independent work at one of Wizz Air's bases.
The Wizz Air Pilot Academy Program welcomes applications from individuals who have reached the age of 18 and hold citizenship or permanent residency in any EU or other country with a Wizz Air base, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Serbia.
The prerequisite for starting the training is obtaining an EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate. Applicants who are shorter than 160 cm or taller than 190 cm will undergo a seating test to ensure they can reach the necessary controls and points in the cockpit in all flight situations.
The training program is designed for individuals with no or limited flight experience. Therefore, we encourage individuals with a Private Pilot License (PPL) or lower qualifications to apply for the program.
The training is available in a partially sponsored financing form, requiring a self-contribution of 13,950 euros to start the training. The remaining training costs will be pre-financed by Wizz Air.
The pre-financed amount will be repaid by the cadets to their employer in monthly installments over a period of 5 years, starting after employment following the completion of the third training phase.
The training fee does not include:
- Costs of potential repeating, remedial tasks, and additional training
- Living expenses during the first phase (accommodation, travel, meals)
- Visa application fees for non-EU citizens
- Costs of repeating and remedial examinations
During the first phase, Tréner Flight Academy provides assistance to students in selecting accommodation in Nyíregyháza and the moving-in process. For further information, please visit the Training Location page.
During the second and third training phases, Wizz Air provides accommodation for the trainees and supports their living expenses with a trainee salary until the completion of their training.
To ensure financing, cadets sign a training contract with Wizz Air before the start of the training. Participation in the program is equivalent to full-time employment, with mandatory attendance at lectures, group activities, and practical training. Therefore, engaging in other work while participating in the program is impossible.
Wizz Air organizes a comprehensive selection procedure in the admission process to evaluate applicants’ readiness. The assessment includes a one-day online test and a psychological examination, followed by an interview on the second day in Budapest. Thanks to this thorough evaluation, over 95% of our students successfully complete the training and embark on their pilot career with Wizz Air. The application fee for the selection process is 110 euros, covering the expenses of computer-based tests and the airline’s psychological assessment. For more details about the pilot aptitude test, please visit the TestAir360 website and refer to the Application Requirements section. Now is the moment to pursue your dreams and become a pilot through our exceptional training program at Europe’s most dynamic and environmentally friendly airline! Apply to the Wizz Air Pilot Academy!
For further information about the training, the selection process, and the application platform, please visit the following website: https://pilot-academy.wizzair.com
Apply now!
The time has come to fulfill your dreams and become a pilot with our unique training program at Europe’s most dynamic and greenest airline! Apply to the Wizz Air Pilot Academy!