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AFOP

The Airline First Officer Programme

The Airline First Officer Programme (AFOP) is one of Europe’s most successful and exclusive integrated training routes for aspiring Airline Pilots. It is aimed at candidates who have little or no previous flying experience, and offers all the training required up to Airline-entry level.

On completion of the AFOP you will obtain the highest level of aircraft pilot certification: an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). In addition to the official syllabus, the AFOP equips you with additional airline training modules such as CRM, Flight Deck Management and Threat & Error Management amongst others, delivered by our highly experienced and professional team of ground and flying instructors.

Through FTE’s AFOP you will not only be prepared for your first airline position but will also be trained to become a future captain. This approach is incorporated into every aspect of our training – from the first day in Ground School to the last day in the Jet simulator – providing you with a unique skillset which is highly regarded by the recruitment managers of the leading airlines.

Career Service

At FTEJerez, placing students with an airline is a priority. That is why you will have all the support you need to prepare yourself for the position of a First Officer. In addition, an integral part of our senior management’s daily interaction with our many airline partners, is to optimise our graduates’ airline placement. FTE’s policy is a simple one: Once you graduate you remain an FTEJerez student until we assist you in landing that all-important first job.

Before your training starts

Only those applicants who pass FTE’s assessment and selection process (you can find further information about the assessment below) are offered a training place at the school.

This process has been developed in order to discover airline captaincy potential in our candidates and is, in effect, your first step to the flight deck.

During your training

Our in-depth knowledge of the industry has been incorporated to the AFOP syllabus by means of up-to-the-minute modules that prepare you step by step for the job market. You will obtain instruction on CV writing and interview techniques. This is particularly relevant as a number of our airline partners visit the FTECampus at regular intervals to assess/recruit our AFOP students whilst still in training. Once you are called forward for the airline assessment, we offer additional preparatory training on our B737-800 or A320 simulators prior to your interview with the airline.

After your training

FTE’s Career Department will closely monitor your progress throughout the course in order to identify your key abilities. This allows us to create airline specific talent pools from which our airline partners recruit AFOP graduates as and when they need. FTE’s airline partners also visit the campus regularly to conduct assessments, selecting AFOP students while still in training. Thanks to these partnerships, most of our self-sponsored cadets complete their training in Jerez with a First Officer position waiting for them upon graduation.

The high quality training at FTEJerez is well recognised throughout the industry, and consequently the strong airline connections mean that they are able to recommend graduates to some fantastic jobs. They were really supportive and offered great feedback, especially in tailoring my CV towards the airlines."

Jeremy McKinney, Course 93 Captain at British Airways

FTE’s friendly campus environment positive atmosphere is essential to achieve a good training standard. Having your bedroom only a few meters away from the training and leisure facilities, with your room serviced weekly and all meals served at the canteen, reduces wasted time and energy, enhancing your training performance. Moreover, with all students in one location, you always have a colleague or instructor available to help during your studies and sort out any queries promptly."

Lorenzo Mazzeo, Course 127 Senior First Officer at Cargolux Airlines

Entry Requirements

Are you a talented and motivated person with a passion for aviation?
If you meet the following requirements we would like to invite you to take our AFOP Assessment:

Requirements
Minimum of 17½ years at the moment of applying.
Minimum of a grade 4 (or grade C) at GCSE level in English, Maths and Physics (or equivalent).
Hold either one of the following: Two A-Levels at grades C, 4 or above (or equivalent i.e. Baccalaureate, Bachillerato, Highers, Leaving Certs., Maturitá…). A University Degree (or Higher Degree) at 2:2 or above.
Fluent in English (The AFOP is an intensive training course that is conducted in English).
In good health and able to achieve the standard required to pass a Class 1 medical examination.

FTEJerez Assessment

Only those applicants who pass FTE’s assessment and selection process are offered a training place at the academy. This process has been developed in order to discover airline captaincy potential in our candidates and is, in effect, your first step to the flight deck.

Our AFOP Assessment is designed to discover your potential and to see if you have the particular skills that are required to become an airline pilot. Our assessments are free of charge and take place remotely. To complete the AFOP Assessment, you will undergo a number of tests, which include:

An English test, should English not be your native language.
Theoretical tests covering: Numerical Reasoning, Numeracy, Maths & Physics and Verbal Reasoning.
A series of computer-based aptitude tests.
An interview.

At FTEJerez we schedule remote sessions every week and monthly onsite Assessment Days. You will be offered different options and dates once your application is processed.

Further Information

If you want to discover more regarding the AFOP, please download the AFOP Info Manual here:

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Interested in adding an official BSc in Pilot Studies Degree to your ATPL licence?
Find out more here:

BSc in Pilot Studies

Would you like one of our training advisors to contact you with further information? Please, let us know here:

Are you ready to take the first steps in becoming a professional airline pilot? Then, submit your application form here:

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Airline First Officer Programme

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