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Turkish Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Turkish Airlines, captains at least 5,000 hours.
General requirements
| Captain, minimum hours | 5,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | ICAO/EASA ATPL, ICAO English L4 |
| Type rating | varies |
| Training bond | Min 1-year contract; cadet training repaid via salary over approx 10 years |
| Other | Widebody CPT 6,000+ hrs. Age 30-60 for experienced pilots. |
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