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PC-24 Cadet Pilot Programme – PPL(A) to Frozen ATPL(A)

Launch your jet career on the Pilatus PC‑24

Start as a cadet, earn your Frozen ATPL(A) while employed full-time in Hamburg, and progress toward a First Officer seat on the PC‑24. This permanent programme is designed for motivated pilots who currently hold a PPL(A).

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Programme length: 3 years
  • Location: Hamburg, Germany (office-based with partner flight training)
  • Aircraft: Pilatus PC‑24
  • Type rating: Not required (training provided)
  • Training partners: CAT Aviation (ATPL theory, distance learning) • FTO Nord (practical flight training)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ About the programme

This structured pathway is tailored for candidates with a PPL(A) who want to obtain a Frozen ATPL(A) while gaining real-world aviation experience in our Hamburg office. You will rotate through key functions, build operational understanding, and complete your theoretical and practical training with our trusted partners.

  • Work full-time in our Hamburg office for three years, starting with rotations across various departments before assignment to a home team.
  • Complete your ATPL theory via distance learning with CAT Aviation.
  • Undertake the practical flying phase with our partner flight school, FTO Nord.
  • After successfully obtaining your licence and meeting internal standards, progress to a First Officer opportunity on the PC‑24.

🧭 What you’ll be involved in

  • Department rotations to understand day-to-day operations and how a business jet operator delivers safe, reliable service.
  • Hands-on exposure to operational workflows, from flight preparation to post-flight analysis.
  • Balancing professional responsibilities with a rigorous ATPL theory programme.
  • Coordinating with training partners and internal mentors to track your progress toward the cockpit.

🌟 What you’ll gain

  • A permanent employment pathway from day one.
  • Structured development from PPL(A) to Frozen ATPL(A).
  • Real-world insight into a professional flight operation and the PC‑24 environment.
  • Mentoring and support throughout theory and practical phases.
  • A clear route toward a PC‑24 First Officer position upon successful completion.

🧰 Minimum requirements

  • License: EASA PPL(A)
  • Accepted Licences: EASA only
  • Medical: EASA Class 1
  • English: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Education: Completed vocational training or a university degree
  • Work rights: EU passport or unrestricted right to work in the EU (no visa sponsorship)
  • Driving: Valid driving license
  • Type rating: Not required; training provided
  • Availability: Willing to be based full-time in Hamburg for three years

📨 How to apply

Ready to begin your journey from PPL(A) to PC‑24 First Officer? Send us a concise application that highlights your motivation and readiness for a rigorous, career-defining programme.

  • Updated CV/resumé
  • Copy of EASA PPL(A)
  • Proof of EASA Class 1 medical
  • Proof of ICAO ELP Level 4+
  • Relevant certificates (vocational training or degree)
  • Brief logbook summary (optional but helpful)
  • Confirmation of EU work rights and valid driving license

Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this programme.

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