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Airline Pilot Aptitude Test Finder — Which Test Does Each Airline Use?

This page lists which pilot aptitude test each major airline uses for cadet and pilot selection.

33 airlines are covered, including AON cut-e, COMPASS, SkyTest CASE, PACE and other systems. Last verified July 11, 2026.

Use the table below to see which airlines use SkyTest CASE, THY PACE, COMPASS, AON cut-e, or other systems, and where CadetPrep currently has preparation coverage.

Internationally open programmes

Use the shortcut below to isolate rows that mention international eligibility in the public notes.

Last updated
July 11, 2026
Airline Exam Country Eligibility Programme status Preparation
Pegasus Airlines
Turkey Türkiye · TR
Turkish citizens
No new posting - existing candidates in process (Apr 2026)
No new postings; existing applicants still being assessed.
Prepare ->
Turkish Airlines
Turkey Türkiye · TR
Turkish citizens / Blue Card
Cancelled (Apr 2026)
Apr 2026: all stages and current applications cancelled; 2026 hiring frozen.
Prepare ->
SunExpress
Mollymawk
Turkey Türkiye · TR
Turkish citizens
Suspended (Apr 2026)
Apr 2026: processes suspended.
Not yet available on CadetPrep
Emirates (EFTA)
United Arab Emirates Körfez · AE
Open internationally (visa); sponsored National programme for UAE nationals
Active
Prepare ->
Etihad Airways
United Arab Emirates Körfez · AE
Cadet: UAE nationals 17-28
Active
Two-stage: online screening uses AON cut-e, in-person centre uses COMPASS (Abu Dhabi). Cadet = UAE nationals; Direct Entry hiring is international and uses Advanced COMPASS.
Prepare ->
flydubai
United Arab Emirates Körfez · AE
International, self-funded, 17-30
Active
Launched 2025; Emirates flow-up path.
Prepare ->
Transavia (NL)
Netherlands Avrupa · NL
EU/EASA
Active
Prepare ->
Ryanair
Ireland Avrupa · IE
EU work rights
Active
First filter cut-e/AON: ~1h45, ~€55.
Prepare ->
easyJetⓘ based on candidate reports
United Kingdom Avrupa · GB
UK/EU
Active
One source reports switch to Symbiotics — verify.
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Wizz Air (WAPA)ⓘ based on candidate reports
Hungary Avrupa · HU
EU
Active
Prepare ->
Aer Lingus
Ireland Avrupa · IE
EU
Active
Prepare ->
Jet2.com
United Kingdom Avrupa · GB
UK
Active
Prepare ->
Norwegian
Norway Avrupa · NO
EU/EEA
Active
Prepare ->
Finnair
Finland Avrupa · FI
EU
Active
Prepare ->
British Airways (Speedbird)ⓘ based on candidate reports
United Kingdom Avrupa · GB
UK
Active
Older sources also list COMPASS.
Prepare ->
Cathay Pacificⓘ based on candidate reports
Hong Kong Asya · HK
HK residency
Active
Prepare ->
Thai Airwaysⓘ based on candidate reports
Thailand Asya · TH
TH
Status unknown
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Scootⓘ based on candidate reports
Singapore Asya · SG
SG
Status unknown
Prepare ->
Qantas Pilot Academyⓘ based on candidate reports
Australia Okyanusya · AU
AU
Active
Prepare ->
LOT Polish Airlinesⓘ based on candidate reports
Poland Avrupa · PL
PL/EU
Active
Prepare ->
Virgin Australiaⓘ based on candidate reports
Australia Okyanusya · AU
AU/NZ
Status unknown
Prepare ->
Air Astanaⓘ based on candidate reports
Kazakhstan Asya · KZ
KZ
Status unknown
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Copa Airlinesⓘ based on candidate reports
Panama Amerika · PA
Not specified
Status unknown
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Jetstar Asiaⓘ based on candidate reports
Singapore Asya · SG
Not specified
Status unknown
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Smartwings / Travel Serviceⓘ based on candidate reports
Czechia Avrupa · CZ
Not specified
Status unknown
Prepare ->
Airbus Flight Academy (kadet)ⓘ based on candidate reports
European Union Avrupa · EU
Not specified
Status unknown
Prepare ->
OSM Aviation Academyⓘ based on candidate reports
Norway Avrupa · NO
Not specified
Status unknown
Prepare ->
Susi Airⓘ based on candidate reports
Indonesia Asya · ID
Not specified
Status unknown
Prepare ->
Lufthansa (EFA)
DLR
Germany Avrupa · DE
EU/DE
Active
DLR: 5-10% pass, €427, once in a lifetime.
Not yet available on CadetPrep
Swissⓘ based on candidate reports
DLR
Switzerland Avrupa · CH
CH/EU
Active
Not yet available on CadetPrep
Cargolux / Luxairⓘ based on candidate reports
DLR
Luxembourg Avrupa · LU
EU
Status unknown
Not yet available on CadetPrep
Qatar Airwaysⓘ based on candidate reports
Talent Q
Qatar Körfez · QA
QA
Active
Not yet available on CadetPrep
Air France
Proprietary system
France Avrupa · FR
EU/FR
Active
Own system: psy0 pre-screen + psy1 at Toulouse.
Not yet available on CadetPrep

Short answer blocks for each airline

These blocks summarise which test family each airline uses in a single paragraph. Both users and AI systems can read these answers directly.

Pegasus Airlines Turkey

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines uses SkyTest CASE. This applies to Yetiştirilmek Üzere II. Pilot (MPL). Eligibility: Turkish citizens. Programme status: No new posting - existing candidates in process. No new postings; existing applicants still being assessed. Source: Birinci el + AYJET kılavuzu + atpl.tv. Verified July 11, 2026.

Turkish Airlines Turkey

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines uses THY PACE. This applies to Take-Off Cadet. Eligibility: Turkish citizens / Blue Card. Programme status: Cancelled. Apr 2026: all stages and current applications cancelled; 2026 hiring frozen. Source: Resmî aday maili + basın (flighthaber, havasosyalmedya). Verified July 11, 2026.

SunExpress Turkey

SunExpress

SunExpress uses Mollymawk. This applies to Cadet (MPL). Eligibility: Turkish citizens. Programme status: Suspended. Apr 2026: processes suspended. Source: Aday mailleri + HavaPortal. Verified July 11, 2026.

Emirates (EFTA) United Arab Emirates

Emirates (EFTA)

Emirates (EFTA) uses COMPASS. This applies to EFTA Cadet. Eligibility: Open internationally (visa); sponsored National programme for UAE nationals. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + EFTA admissions + FMS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways uses AON cut-e + COMPASS. This applies to UAE National Cadet / Employee Cadet. Eligibility: Cadet: UAE nationals 17-28. Programme status: Active. Two-stage: online screening uses AON cut-e, in-person centre uses COMPASS (Abu Dhabi). Cadet = UAE nationals; Direct Entry hiring is international and uses Advanced COMPASS. Source: PAT Etihad sayfası + PASS + Etihad kariyer SSS + kendi sayfamız. Verified July 11, 2026.

flydubai United Arab Emirates

flydubai

flydubai uses AON cut-e. This applies to Ab Initio (MPL). Eligibility: International, self-funded, 17-30. Programme status: Active. Launched 2025; Emirates flow-up path. Source: pilotest + PASS + flydubai careers. Verified July 11, 2026.

Transavia (NL) Netherlands

Transavia (NL)

Transavia (NL) uses COMPASS. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: EU/EASA. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + kendi sayfamız. Verified July 11, 2026.

Ryanair Ireland

Ryanair

Ryanair uses AON cut-e. This applies to Gateway Cadet + Direct Entry. Eligibility: EU work rights. Programme status: Active. First filter cut-e/AON: ~1h45, ~€55. Source: airmappr rehberi + PASS forum. Verified July 11, 2026.

easyJet United Kingdom

easyJet

The test reported for easyJet AON cut-e; sources differ, so verify the current stage before relying on it. This applies to MPL (CAE) + ATPL (Skyborne). Eligibility: UK/EU. Programme status: Active. One source reports switch to Symbiotics — verify. Source: pilotest + airmappr. Verified July 11, 2026.

Wizz Air (WAPA) Hungary

Wizz Air (WAPA)

Wizz Air (WAPA) uses AON cut-e. This applies to Wizz Air Pilot Academy. Eligibility: EU. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotaptitudetest + PASS forum. Verified July 11, 2026.

Aer Lingus Ireland

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: EU. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Jet2.com United Kingdom

Jet2.com

Jet2.com uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: UK. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Norwegian Norway

Norwegian

Norwegian uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: EU/EEA. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Finnair Finland

Finnair

Finnair uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: EU. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

British Airways (Speedbird) United Kingdom

British Airways (Speedbird)

The test reported for British Airways (Speedbird) AON cut-e; sources differ, so verify the current stage before relying on it. This applies to Speedbird Pilot Academy. Eligibility: UK. Programme status: Active. Older sources also list COMPASS. Source: JobTestPrep + careerroo. Verified July 11, 2026.

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: HK residency. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest (Dragonair kadet) + JobTestPrep. Verified July 11, 2026.

Thai Airways Thailand

Thai Airways

Thai Airways uses AON cut-e. This applies to pilot selection. Eligibility: TH. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Scoot Singapore

Scoot

Scoot uses AON cut-e. This applies to pilot selection. Eligibility: SG. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest + PASS. Verified July 11, 2026.

Qantas Pilot Academy Australia

Qantas Pilot Academy

Qantas Pilot Academy uses AON cut-e. This applies to Pilot Academy. Eligibility: AU. Programme status: Active. Source: JobTestPrep. Verified July 11, 2026.

LOT Polish Airlines Poland

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines uses AON cut-e. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: PL/EU. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotaptitudetest kullanıcı raporu. Verified July 11, 2026.

Virgin Australia Australia

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia uses COMPASS. This applies to Cadet. Eligibility: AU/NZ. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Air Astana Kazakhstan

Air Astana

Air Astana uses COMPASS. This applies to Ab Initio. Eligibility: KZ. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest + PASS forum. Verified July 11, 2026.

Copa Airlines Panama

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines uses COMPASS. This applies to pilot selection. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Jetstar Asia Singapore

Jetstar Asia

Jetstar Asia uses COMPASS. This applies to pilot selection. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Smartwings / Travel Service Czechia

Smartwings / Travel Service

Smartwings / Travel Service uses COMPASS. This applies to pilot selection. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Airbus Flight Academy (kadet) European Union

Airbus Flight Academy (kadet)

Airbus Flight Academy (kadet) uses COMPASS. This applies to Airbus kadet programları. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

OSM Aviation Academy Norway

OSM Aviation Academy

OSM Aviation Academy uses COMPASS. This applies to Akademi (uçuş okulu). Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Susi Air Indonesia

Susi Air

Susi Air uses COMPASS. This applies to pilot selection. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Lufthansa (EFA) Germany

Lufthansa (EFA)

Lufthansa (EFA) uses DLR. This applies to European Flight Academy. Eligibility: EU/DE. Programme status: Active. DLR: 5-10% pass, €427, once in a lifetime. Source: pilotest + airmappr. Verified July 11, 2026.

Swiss Switzerland

Swiss

Swiss uses DLR. This applies to pilot selection. Eligibility: CH/EU. Programme status: Active. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Cargolux / Luxair Luxembourg

Cargolux / Luxair

Cargolux / Luxair uses DLR. This applies to pilot selection. Eligibility: EU. Programme status: Status unknown. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

Qatar Airways Qatar

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways uses Talent Q. This applies to Al Darb (Katar vatandaşı). Eligibility: QA. Programme status: Active. Source: airmappr. Verified July 11, 2026.

Air France France

Air France

Air France uses Proprietary system. This applies to Cadet (psy0/psy1). Eligibility: EU/FR. Programme status: Active. Own system: psy0 pre-screen + psy1 at Toulouse. Source: pilotest. Verified July 11, 2026.

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