How many hours do you need to fly for Neos?

First officers need at least 3,000 hours; captains at least 7,000 hours.

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Neos pilot requirements 2026

To fly for Neos, first officers need at least 3,000 hours and captains at least 7,000 hours.

First officer, minimum hours	3,000 hours
Captain, minimum hours	7,000 hours
Licence and medical	EASA ATPL
Training bond	Not stated
Other	Hour minima date from a 2017 crowdsourced entry (long-range experience preferred); Senior Officer entry from 300 h total (Nov 2025 entry).