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The pilot training – your way into the cockpit

Unique in substance through the combination of theory and practice

How to learn to fly

Steps to take to obtain the broadly recognized ATPL

At the end of your training, after having passed all exams, you receive the “frozen” ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot license) certified by EASA, i. e. a CPL(A)/IR. After a total of 1,500 flying hours (500 of which in a two-person cockpit) you will be the holder of an ATP license.

It is a certificate broadly recognized throughout Europe which will give you a wide range of opportunities to join one of Lufthansa Group’s airlines or also another airline company for a cockpit job after having completed your pilot training.

We believe in the good prospects for entry into the cockpits of Lufthansa Group. After having successfully obtained your license at EFA, you can apply for available jobs with the Lufthansa Group airlines, and the airlines themselves can approach you and offer you an employment contract. If you do not receive an offer within 24 months, you will be reimbursed for 50% of the training costs. You can find further information on this on our page on the Take-off-Promise.

European Flight Academy pilot training

Information About our Ab initio pilot training

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Training progression in Germany

Training progression in Germany

This is what your pilot training at the European Flight Academy in Germany will look like

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Training progression in Switzerland

Training progression in Switzerland

This is what your pilot training at the European Flight Academy in Switzerland will look like.

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Overview of classes

Overview of classes

You can find an overview of the classes here.

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