About This Role
Air Astana’s ab-initio pilot training program in Almaty offers an entry pathway into an airline pilot career. Training lasts 16–18 months at flight schools in Europe, after which participants receive type-rating training and employment with Air Astana. The airline finances the training, while participants reimburse 75% of the total cost over 15 years of employment. The program reports that more than 300 graduates since 2008 have completed the training and progressed into First Officer and Captain careers. Applications are accepted year-round, and the posting lists 31 December 2026 as the application deadline.
Duties & Responsibilities
- This is a training pathway rather than a line-flight assignment.
- Participants complete 16–18 months of ab-initio pilot training at flight schools in Europe and take part in the stated English, SHL aptitude, COMPASS, Class 1 medical, simulator, group-exercise, and individual-interview stages.
- Upon completion, they proceed to type-rating training and employment with Air Astana.
- The posting does not specify an aircraft assignment or routine line-flight duties.
What We Offer
The airline finances the training and includes type-rating training and employment with Air Astana upon completion.Participants reimburse 75% of the total cost over 15 years of employment.The posting also notes that more than 300 graduates since 2008 have completed the program and built careers as First Officers and Captains.
Requirements
- Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, aged 18 to 34, and have completed secondary or vocational education.
- They must have English at Intermediate level or higher, basic knowledge of mathematics and physics, a Class 1 Medical Certificate, no criminal record, a valid passport, and eligibility for a Schengen visa.
- The selection process includes an English test or IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 79, SHL aptitude testing, COMPASS testing, a Class 1 medical examination, simulator assessment, a group exercise, and an individual interview.
- Applications are accepted year-round.