Selection Procedure for the Cockpit Crew
Neutral assessment of pilots
Whether a pilot has what it takes to join your airline, whether a first officer is ready for a command upgrade, or whether a seasoned pilot would also make a great instructor – we’ll find out for you as part of our Pilot Assessment. Our experienced instructors independently evaluate pilots with regard to their suitability for a new role with your airline. You can then make an informed decision based on our experts’ recommendation.
The one-day Pilot Assessment sessions take place at one of our 12 Lufthansa Aviation Training locations. They are carried out by a licensed instructor; each consist of three modules:
- Personal impression
- Theoretical test
- Practical test in the full flight simulator for all common aircraft models from the Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier families.
The precise procedure for the Pilot Assessment depends on the role in question and the experience level of the candidate. We will naturally tailor the assessment to your individual needs.
Instructor Training (SFI & TRI) Bombardier CL650
Pilots who would like to work as instructors in the future need an instructor rating in accordance with EASA Part-FCL. So we get them ready for their new roles in our Instructor Training courses through intensive practice and theory.
Renewal Training Bombardier CL650
This course renews a type rating that is no longer valid.
Recurrent Training & Checking Bombardier CL650
With our Recurrent Training course, your pilots can refresh their type-specific knowledge, thereby maintaining the safety and qualification for the corresponding type ratings.
All-Weather Operation Airbus A310
In our All-Weather Operations course, your pilots acquire flight approach certification under CAT II or CAT III weather conditions.
Bridge Course Airbus A310
Our Bridge Course enables even inexperienced trainees to be perfectly prepared for the Type Rating course with an additional theoretical portion integrated into the Type Rating course. Note: The Bridge Course is not offered as a stand-alone course, but only in combination with the Type Rating course.



