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L3 Integrated ATPL with Wizz Air
L3Harris and Wizz Air have teamed up to offer an exciting opportunity for aspiring pilots to join ‘the Best low-cost airline in Europe 2020’ (as voted by AirlineRatings).
Wizz Air is Central and Eastern Europe’s largest low-cost airline, flying over 600 routes from 25 European bases including; London Luton, Gatwick, Liverpool and Edinburgh.
With its main hub in Budapest, Hungary, Wizz Air carries more than 30 million passengers a year – making this a fantastic opportunity to start your pilot career.
The L3Harris Integrated ATPL with Wizz Air is a fully mentored pilot training programme leading to an exciting career flying Wizz Air’s A320 aircraft.
The program is characterised by high-quality training leading to a 'frozen' ATPL with A320 type rating. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment with Wizz Air before training begins.
Details
- Status: Full-time
- Duration: 21 months, subject to scheduling
- Type: Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
- Required experience: Little or none
- Employment: Conditional offer of employment
- Locations: United Kingdom / global academies
Key Features
- Fully-mentored Airline Pilot career program
- Conditional offer of employment before training
- Training salary during A320 type and line training
- Provision of 'Training Standard'
- Option to include a BSc (Honours) degree
Hear from the Cadets themselves
"By early 2020 I’ll be fulfilling my childhood dream of flying the Airbus A320/321 in the bright pink of one of Europe’s fastest growing Low Cost Airlines: Wizz Air...
Being a Wizz Air Cadet at L3Harris is a unique experience and I’m incredibly proud to be on the course."
To apply for this program, you must meet the following requirements:
Age and height
Aged between 18 and 55.
Minimum height 5 ft. 2 in. (157 cm), maximum height 6 ft. 3 in. (191 cm).i
Education and English language
You must have achieved the following academic achievements (or equivalent).
CEE
A High School Degree (normally achieved at age 18) with a good standard in Mathematics, Science and English language – or equivalent, supported by certificate evidence.
United Kingdom
5 GCSEs at grade C or above - including Mathematics, Science and English language – or equivalent, supported by certificate evidence.
Be fluent in English (verbal and written).i
Medical
Ability to obtain and maintain an EASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate prior to enrollment and pass the Wizz Air Health Services medical examination (prior to employment).
Visas
Have a valid passport with an unrestricted current right to live and work in the European Union with an ability to travel unrestricted worldwide.i
Background and selection
Ability to produce a Criminal Record Check (CRC) Basic Disclosure Certificate (or local equivalent) and pass Wizz Air referencing checks.
Pass a selection process.
Current PPL(A) holders are eligible to apply.
Selection
Online assessment
Successful applicants will be asked to complete 4 online assessment tests at a cost of £40.00.
Selection day
If successful, you will be invited to attend an initial selection day at a cost of £255.00.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants may need to attend a second selection day with a final interview in Budapest.
Cost and funding
The total cost is €122,800
- Paid in 15 installments
- Payable over 18 months
Sourcing funding
L3Harris is unable to provide financial advice, but we can present the options available to you. Optimum Credit Pilot Funding is a product designed specifically for aspiring Pilots and their families to fund the cost of pilot training.
It is also worth looking at your existing banking provider or other local banks and building societies for products that might be available to you. You could also speak to an Independent Financial Advisor who may be able to point you in the right direction.
Find out more about how to fund the cost of pilot training.
Your future Wizz Air career
Named 2016 Value Airline of the Year by Air Transport World, a leading industry magazine, Wizz Air is committed to achieving the lowest cost base in the Central and Eastern European region. Founded in 2003, Wizz Air carried more than 30 million passengers in the past 12 months and continues to grow. Now is the perfect time to join this fantastic airline.
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