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PC‑24 Cadet First Officer Programme — Work While You Earn Your CPL

✈️ PC‑24 Cadet First Officer Pathway

Kick-start your turbine jet career with a unique work-and-train route in Hamburg. Gain your CPL(A) and complete ATPL theory while working full-time in our office—progressing towards the right seat of the Pilatus PC‑24.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Location: Hamburg, Germany
  • Programme length: 3 years
  • Aircraft: Pilatus PC‑24 (Super Versatile Jet)
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 Your pathway at a glance

  • Office immersion: Start by rotating through key departments to understand our operations, then settle into a dedicated team with real responsibilities.
  • ATPL theory: Complete your theory via distance learning with CAT Aviation alongside your office role.
  • Flight training: Progress from PPL(A) to CPL(A) with our partner school, FTO Nord.
  • Flight deck goal: After successfully obtaining your licences and meeting company standards, be considered to begin as a First Officer on the PC‑24.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Licence: EASA PPL(A) (minimum)
  • Medical: EASA Class 1
  • Language: ICAO English Level 4+
  • Work authorisation: EU passport or unrestricted right to work in the EU
  • Education: Completed vocational training or a university degree
  • Driving: Valid driving licence

🌟 Why this programme

  • Structured three‑year route combining real aviation business experience with professional flight training.
  • Mentored development towards multi‑crew turbine operations on the PC‑24.
  • Non‑Type Rated intake (NTR) — type training provided when required.
  • Join a tight‑knit team at our Hamburg headquarters.

📄 Minimum requirements at application

  • EASA PPL(A)
  • EASA Class 1 medical
  • ICAO English Level 4 or higher
  • EU work rights (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Completed vocational training or university degree
  • Valid driving licence

Note: This is a cadet programme designed to help you obtain your CPL(A) and complete ATPL theory while working full‑time. Progression to a PC‑24 First Officer role is subject to successful completion of training and company requirements.

📨 How to apply

Send your application with a concise CV, copies of your licence and medical, and a short motivation statement explaining why you’re ready for the PC‑24 pathway.

  • Documents: CV, EASA PPL(A), Class 1 medical, ELP proof, education certificate, driving licence
  • Start date: To be agreed
  • Reference: PC24‑Cadet