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airBaltic pilot requirements 2026
To fly for airBaltic, first officers need at least 300 hours and captains at least 4,000 hours.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 300 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 4,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | EASA (EU FCL) CPL/ATPL for FO, ATPL for Captain; EASA Class 1 medical; ICAO English 4+ |
| Type rating | not required (A220 rating funded by airBaltic) |
| Training bond | 3-year bond on the A220 type rating |
| Other | FO: 300 h CAT on EFIS/FMS aircraft over 5.7 t. SFO: 2,750 h CAT incl. 1,500 h on CS-25, 200 h in last 12 months; command upgrade within a year. Captain: 4,000 TT, 2,000 h multi-pilot turbine CS-25, 1,000 h command on CS-25. Clean criminal record. |