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Air Mauritius pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Air Mauritius, first officers need at least 1,000 hours and captains at least 2,000 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 2,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | ICAO ATPL (captains) or CPL/IR with frozen ATPL (FOs and MPDP), meeting Mauritian DCA requirements; Class 1 medical without restrictions. |
| Type rating | ATR 72 type rating required for DEFO/APR25; A350 type rating plus 100 hours on type and 20 sectors in the last 12 months for direct-entry captains (Mauritian nationals without the rating may be considered). |
| Other | Minimum age 20; pass the Air Mauritius technical examination. MPDP open to Mauritian nationals only. Captain applicants need 2,000 hours on multi-engine jets. |