A CPL does not guarantee an airline job. Here's the honest shape of what comes after it.
Ground school and flight hours toward your CPL.
Regulatory minimum met — this is the start of employability, not the end of the journey.
Instrument and multi-engine ratings, often required for airline eligibility.
Most airlines require hours well beyond the licence minimum.
Aptitude tests, technical and HR interviews, simulator assessment.
Type rating and line training before you fly as First Officer.
Illustrative examples of the kind of criteria cadet programs typically publish. Complete Find My Pilot Path first so this section can compare against your profile.
Typical published minimums: age 18+, Class 12 with Physics/Maths, Class 1 medical, no minimum flying hours (ab-initio intake).
Typical published minimums: age 18+, valid CPL, 200+ total flying hours, Class 1 medical, English proficiency.
These are illustrative structures based on common industry patterns, not a specific airline's actual current requirements. Always check the airline's official careers page before applying.
Mental arithmetic, physics fundamentals, technical knowledge tests.
Memory, spatial reasoning, multitasking, reaction-time assessments.
Personality/psychometric screening and English proficiency assessment.
Technical interview, HR interview, and simulator-based assessment.