# Air Arabia Pilot Assessment: Academy, CPL and Airline Jobs > Independent review of official Air Arabia pilot, MPL and CPL pathways against PASS September 2026 marketing, vacancy portal inconsistencies and relevant Airbus preparation. Canonical: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/reviews/air-arabia-pilot-assessment-preparation/ Site guide: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/llms.txt **Air Arabia is not one uniform pilot-selection pathway.** The group’s [official career-development information](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/content/Grow-at-Air-Arabia/?locale=en_GB) describes **MPL cadet training**, a **CPL Airline Programme** for existing licence holders, and the separate recruitment of qualified pilots. These pathways have different starting qualifications, training and potential employment outcomes. This review was updated **November 8, 2026** from the airline group’s public sources and PASS’ third-party course description. **We cannot confirm a single official series of psychometric tests, an open date for every academy intake or a fixed employment outcome.** **Independence:** [ATCPracticeTest.com](https://www.atcpracticetest.com/) is not Air Arabia Group, Air Arabia Academy or PASS. A commercial course carrying an airline’s name is not an official airline selection instrument, recruitment partner or guaranteed route to employment. ## The three entry pathways candidates must distinguish _On mobile, swipe horizontally. Keyboard users can focus the table region and scroll._ Entry route Who it targets and group description What it does not guarantee MPL Airline Pilot Training Programme Initial cadet training oriented toward Airbus operations; group describes 1,500 hours under its cadet training contract Automatic permanent First Officer appointment regardless of competence CPL Airline Programme Existing CPL holders; group describes Airbus A320 type rating and 750 flying hours Unconditional progression to permanent Second Officer employment Experienced First Officer / Captain vacancies Licensed candidates matched to a specified operator, hub, aircraft, experience and vacancy The same academic admissions test, training course or job offer at all hubs The **1,500 hours and 750 hours** in this table come from Air Arabia Group’s [programme explanation](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/content/Grow-at-Air-Arabia/?locale=en_GB). They describe **training-contract/progression figures**, not universal pre-application minimum flying hours. The employer says opportunities to continue as permanent **First Officer** (MPL path) or **Second Officer** (CPL programme) are **subject to overall competency**. The [Air Arabia pilot careers page](https://www.airarabiagroupcareers.com/gb/en/pilots) also describes A320/A321 operations, multiple bases and ongoing training. Never infer that every group airline, aircraft or nationality shares a single licence-conversion rule or salary. ## Does the group currently show pilot vacancies? This needs a **source-specific answer**. On the **November 8, 2026** editorial check, the [official pilot category in one job portal](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/airarabia/go/Pilot/4155522/) said **there were no open positions matching that category**. Meanwhile a [separate official group pilot landing page](https://www.airarabiagroupcareers.com/gb/en/pilots) displayed **targeted job cards** for First Officer and Captain opportunities across different hubs. Those two public interfaces are **not a consistent authoritative count of all open positions**. One may reflect a different backend, recruiting population or update schedule. We cannot responsibly assert either “all pilot hiring is closed” or “the listed pilot roles are open for every candidate.” **Action:** start at the group landing page, open the actual vacancy record, check the **job ID, airline operator, location, licence, experience, dates and Apply action**. If a link is expired or a listing differs between portals, ask the official recruiter rather than using an independent course directory. ## What the current PASS Air Arabia product advertises The [PASS Air Arabia course page](https://pilotassessments.com/air-arabia-pilot-assessment/) listed a **September 2026** catalogue update. The course markets **ATPL and Airbus A320 technical work**, psychometrics, reasoning, English, personality, HR interview and simulator preparation. This is a **vendor-supplied practice list**, not an official Air Arabia assessment structure. For example, buying a full A320 technical bank before an MPL school’s own published assessment may waste time. Likewise, an experienced A320 Captain should not focus exclusively on entry-level numeracy if the official job requires recency, command performance, aircraft procedures and professional standards. ## Match the course to the actual invitation _On mobile, swipe horizontally. Keyboard users can focus the table region and scroll._ Preparation topic Evidence Appropriate decision CPL/A320 type rating and MPL training Group officially describes separate training programmes Choose the right route before selecting course modules ATPL and Airbus A320 online test PASS advertises it; not a confirmed mandatory test for all streams Use a current vacancy or invitation to justify it Psychometrics, reasoning, English and personality PASS module categories, not a complete official test provider list Practise transferable skills, avoiding unverified cut scores HR interview and simulator PASS products; each hiring route may differ Prioritise after employer confirmation of stage and fleet Opening status and eligibility Job-specific employer portals; current widgets differ Verify actual posting and apply action before buying prep Keep an evidence matrix with the actual vacancy ID, employer statement, date, invitation requirements and third-party claims. Mark everything as **confirmed**, **possible** or **irrelevant**. Use only employer evidence to promote a commercial module into the “confirmed” category. ## Affiliate disclosure - the exact Air Arabia product This guide contains one brand-specific commercial destination. **We may earn an affiliate commission** if you purchase through this link, at no additional cost to you. It does not give PASS influence over our eligibility reporting. - [View Air Arabia-targeted PASS preparation (affiliate link)](https://pilotassessments.com/air-arabia-pilot-assessment/pilot/atc/) On **November 8, 2026**, the exact affiliate destination returned HTTP 200 and showed the Air Arabia-labelled product. Link availability is **not** proof of an official partnership, current price, refund eligibility, test equivalence, real conversion or future course availability. ## Three original candidate-decision exercises These are **original reading exercises**, not Air Arabia hiring questions, actual psychometric items or operational flight instructions. ### Exercise 1 - interpret the flying-hour figure A cadet reads that Air Arabia’s MPL pathway refers to a 1,500-hour training contract. Can the candidate present **1,500 flight hours** as a universal minimum to apply to the Academy? Reveal how to interpret the hours **Answer: no.** The published 1,500-hour figure describes the training/progression contract, not an across-the-board initial entry requirement. ### Exercise 2 - resolve conflicting vacancy portals One official group page shows a First Officer card; a different official job category lists zero openings. What should the candidate do before paying a course provider? Reveal the vacancy verification step **Answer: open the specific official job record and verify its ID, status, requirements and Apply action.** Neither summary widget alone proves a vacancy is currently actionable. ### Exercise 3 - avoid overreading course marketing PASS lists an A320 technical test, psychometrics and simulator practice. A fictional candidate has an invitation confirming only an interview. Which stage is verified? Reveal the confirmed preparation priority **Answer: only the interview.** Other PASS modules remain optional vendor topics unless the airline specifies them for that candidate. ## Preparation priorities and limitations For an **MPL cadet**, verify the Academy’s current admissions, training funding, medical, identity, English and timetable requirements before booking any paid aptitude package. For a **CPL holder**, verify accepted licence authority, conversion, A320 type rating and actual programme contract. For a **direct-entry pilot**, use the particular First Officer or Captain vacancy for flight time, command qualification and simulator details. Air Arabia Academy’s separate public pages returned **HTTP 403** in the Shlomiracle automated retrieval on November 8; this may reflect bot protections, **not that the Academy or its programmes are closed**. The accessible [Air Arabia Group training explanation](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/content/Grow-at-Air-Arabia/?locale=en_GB) is the source for the 1,500/750-hour facts above. Confirm academy opening dates and costs with its admissions team. Compare the [independent Pilot Assessments review](/reviews/pilotassessments-review/), [PASS COMPASS/PILAPT overview](/reviews/pilot-assessments-compass-pilapt-preparation/), [best pilot aptitude platforms](/reviews/best-pilot-aptitude-test-preparation-platforms/) and [pilot-versus-controller aptitude guide](/career/pilot-vs-atc-aptitude-tests/) before paying. No preparation service can guarantee admission, licence conversion, a command seat or employment. ## Primary and third-party sources - [Air Arabia Group - Pilot careers, fleet and targeted listings](https://www.airarabiagroupcareers.com/gb/en/pilots). - [Air Arabia Group - MPL 1,500-hour and CPL 750-hour programme pathways](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/content/Grow-at-Air-Arabia/?locale=en_GB). - [Air Arabia Group - Separate pilot vacancy category](https://jobs.airarabiagroupcareers.com/airarabia/go/Pilot/4155522/). - [PASS - Air Arabia test preparation catalogue (third-party)](https://pilotassessments.com/air-arabia-pilot-assessment/). **Originally published August 1, 2026. Reviewed November 8, 2026.** We do not claim a universal assessment sequence or that portal availability is identical for all Air Arabia Group airlines.