Airline Cadet Programs

 

Since the early 1980s, Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has delivered cadet programs in Australia to airlines and Government agencies from across the globe, with the exception of America. Training has been delivered to a number of different regulators which is a statement to the highest standards of training delivered by FTA.

 

Our training is designed and delivered to help airlines meet the increasing need for skilled and confident aviators in one of the fastest growing global industries. These airlines choose to work with FTA to build a long-term talent pipeline, not just for their subsidiaries, but for the industry more broadly.

 

As a training provider for cadet pilot programs in Australia, we are focused on producing future airline captains, rather than simply training students to obtain a licence. As part of our comprehensive and integrated aviation training, Flight Training Adelaide offers a full range of services including student selection, ab initio and advanced training courses and a purpose-built training campus, including student accommodation.

 

Upon successful graduation from the cadet programs, students qualify for several CASA licences and ratings, including a Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL), Multi-engine Command Instrument Rating (ME-IR), Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) theory and Multi-crew Cooperation (MCC).

 

Below you will find FTA’s current airline partners. Please click on their logo to be directed to the cadet program page. Information on our non-airline affiliated programs can be found here.

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FAQS

ARE AIRLINE CADET PROGRAMS PAID OR SPONSORED?

Airline sponsorship options vary. Some airlines may fully cover training and accommodation costs. Others may not provide any sponsorship. In certain cases, airlines may offer partial sponsorship for either training or accommodation.

You should visit the airline’s own cadet program page for detailed information on sponsorship.

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING IS INVOLVED IN THE AIRLINE CADET PROGRAMS?

Most airlines will require, at a minimum, training towards a AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) and a complete AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) Multi-Engine Aeroplane.

Once you have completed those courses, airlines may require further training such as an AVI60219 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) which comprises the ATPL ground theory subjects as well as a Multicrew Cooperation Course (MCC).

In some cases, airlines may also require an Upset Prevention and Recovery Training course (UPRT).

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AIRLINE CADET PROGRAM?

Different airlines have different requirements. However, the majority of airlines will have a citizenship specific requirement (being a citizen of the country where the airline is from) and a minimum academic requirement.

For detailed information on the airline’s particular pre-entry requirements, you should visit their cadet program page.

ARE AIRLINE CADET PROGRAMS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WITH NO FLYING EXPERIENCE?

Yes. The majority of Airline cadet programs are designed for individuals with little or no flying experience.

CAN AIRLINE CADETS RESIDE AT FTA’S CAMPUS?

Yes. FTA’s residential campus caters for up to 290 cadets at any one time. Most airlines make it a compulsory requirement that their cadets are accommodated at FTA’s residential facilities throughout the program

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