Brussels Airlines MPL Cadet Program Prom 3 - 2026

About Brussels Airlines

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 17 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.  

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

We are looking for talented individuals who are ready to embark on the professional journey of becoming an airline pilot. For the first time in its history, Brussels Airlines is opening vacancies for cadet pilots. After an intense 19-month training, conducted by our training partner, Skywings Flight Training, successful candidates will join the ranks as a first officer for Brussels Airlines, flying passengers safely to and from the heart of Europe on the Airbus A320 fleet.

Who can apply?

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

Whether you have just graduated high school or are looking for a career change, our program is open for ambitious team players who work hard, persevere, and can perform under pressure. You do not need any flying experience or knowledge of aviation.

To be eligible for our cadet program, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Hold a passport of one of the member states of the European Union,
• Be fluent in English (oral and written command),
• Be fluent in French and/or Dutch (oral and written command),
• Be able to obtain an EASA Class 1 medical certificate before the start of your training,
• Be able to present a certificate of good conduct,
• Be able to present proof of completing secondary education.

How are candidates selected?

After an initial screening of your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an extensive screening process that includes at least the following elements:

• Basic aptitude testing
• English written and oral test
• Psychological testing
• Mathematics and physics test
• HR interview

What does the training program look like?

Successful candidates will start their 19-month flight training with our training partner Skywings Flight Training, based at Antwerp Airport. 

After graduation, trainees will be holder of an “EASA MPL License”, with a type rating on the Airbus A320. The MPL license will evolve into an ATPL license after 1500 flight hours and with all experience and competence requirements met.

The training is a fulltime program and is not combinable with other activities such as a (side) job. The training has little to no vacation periods but foresees in ample rest days. Training occasionally takes places during the weekend and outside of office hours.

Your main training base is at the Skywings Flight Training campus at Antwerp Airport, but part of your training may take place in a fair-weather base in Spain. In such case, accommodation and transport is included in the price. Accommodation and transport in Belgium are at the expense of the candidate.

More information needed?
Please visit MPL Cadet Program Brussels Airlines and https://www.skywings.be/brussels-airlines-mpl/

Employment with Brussels Airlines

After successful completion, you will receive a contract as a first officer for Brussels Airlines and you will be scheduled for your first flights with passengers. During the first months, you will be accompanied by a training captain (line training period), who will coach and support you in operating the aircraft in a real-life operational environment. After the line training period, there is a final, practical assessment, the “line check”. Once the line check is passed, you are “fully released” as a first officer.

How much does the program cost?

This partially sponsored training program costs 99.500 Euros (VAT inclusive). Payment happens in 3 instalments and includes all training costs except:

• Landing fees
• Antwerp Airport Security Badge
• Initial Class 1 medical

Do you think you have what it takes?

Apply through our job platform Brussels Airlines Jobs (cvw.io). You will be asked to upload:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Certificate of good conduct
• Secondary school diploma (If completed)

*Please note that the program can be subject to changes