# Avion Express Pilot Assessment: Captain Only, 2026 > Avion Express current A320 Captain-only call and waiting-list warning, official 3-stage online tests/interview/simulator, EASA and ICAO flight-hour criteria vs PASS commercial modules. Canonical: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/reviews/avion-express-pilot-assessment-preparation/ Site guide: https://www.atcpracticetest.com/llms.txt **Avion Express currently publishes two different recruitment-status signals that must be read together.** Its [official pilot careers page](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/pilots/) states **“A320 Captain offer only”** and **“not accepting A320 First Officer applications at the moment.”** It also warns that **new applications enter a waiting list and are not being assessed at that moment**. A Captain-targeted page is therefore **not proof of an immediately scheduled assessment**. As checked on **November 8, 2026**, these are employer-published messages, not PASS announcements. Check the current application action, operator, base and recruiter directly: either message can change after this review. **Independence:** [ATCPracticeTest.com](https://www.atcpracticetest.com/) is not Avion Express or PASS. We do not promise an open FO vacancy, a Captain interview date or an endorsement of any third-party course. ## A320 Captain versus First Officer: do not confuse criteria with availability _On mobile, swipe this table horizontally. Keyboard users can focus and scroll the region._ Criterion A320 Captain A320 First Officer Applications at review Captain-targeted offer, but general new-applicant waiting-list caveat Explicitly not accepting new A320 FO applications at the moment Licence Valid EASA ATPL and A320 type rating on the pilot page EASA ATPL/CPL or specific ICAO ATPL/frozen ATPL validation route, as listed by employer Experience Minimum 3,000 total hours and 250 Command hours on type (official wording A320F) Reference criteria 100 hours on A320F; ICAO licence validation adds 1,500 multicrew hours Medical and English Class 1 and ICAO English Level 4 minimum Class 1 and ICAO English Level 4 minimum What to do Check the actual Captain opening and whether assessment scheduling is active Do not treat a displayed requirement table as an open FO vacancy The dedicated [Captain recruitment page](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/captain-careers/) also lists an ICAO licence-validation condition of **1,500 PIC multi-crew hours**. That is distinct from the First Officer’s separate **1,500 multicrew hours** mentioned on the general pilots page. **These are not interchangeable totals or guarantees of eligibility.** The wording “A320F” appears in the employer’s own hours requirement; the applicant should confirm the exact qualifying type, rating, experience record and licence authority with recruitment rather than silently treating it as any Airbus flying time. ## Three assessment stages are actually described by Avion Express Unlike an airline where only PASS names psychometric or simulator work, Avion Express’ [official Captain career page](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/captain-careers/) publishes the following **three main assessment stages** after the application: _On mobile, swipe horizontally; keyboard users can scroll the focused table._ Employer stage Official description PASS equivalence and limits 1 - Online tests Psychometric, cognitive and technical tasks in one session; psychologist interview possible if requested PASS sells cut-e/Aon and A320 practice; exact provider, scoring and item types not confirmed 2 - Online interview Video interview, employer FAQ suggests about 30 minutes HR and technical practice may help, but PASS scripts are not airline questions 3 - Simulator assessment Explicit SIM assessment in employer process Only a current employer briefing can confirm simulator model, scenario and criteria After successful selection OCC training in Vilnius; employer FAQ quotes 9-10 days as its usual aim Commercial practice cannot substitute formal initial company training The FAQ mentions an **assessment potentially within one week when a candidate is available**, preliminary replies aimed at **one to two days**, and OCC around **9-10 days**. These are **indicative employer descriptions, not applicant-specific commitments**, especially while new assessments are waitlisted. There are specific, useful [official recruiter tips](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/pilots/): use a **computer mouse** for cognitive tests, read instructions carefully, answer honestly, and keep a **passport or ID** ready to show online. Those instructions are more relevant than any anonymous practice-test guess. ## What the PASS Avion Express course advertises The [PASS Avion Express listing](https://pilotassessments.com/avion-express-pilot-assessment/) was accessible on **November 8, 2026** and displayed **“Last Update: 6 November 2026.”** It markets **Technical Test**, **Airbus A320 tests for type-rated applicants**, **cut-e/Aon online assessment**, **HR and technical interview** and **simulator practice**. There is genuine **category overlap** with the airline’s online testing, interview and simulator stages. But **the employer does not officially name PASS or a universal cut-e/Aon vendor**, endorse its simulator charts or certify that its banks reproduce confidential items. What matters is the current vacancy and actual invitation. Buying a Captain-focused package while holding only an FO profile and no currently eligible application is unlikely to be a high-value first action. Check eligibility and availability before spending money. ## Affiliate disclosure and verified brand-specific product This page contains an affiliate link to paid third-party preparation. **We may earn a commission** if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. This does not make PASS part of the airline or alter the waiting-list warning. - [See the Avion Express-specific PASS course (affiliate link)](https://pilotassessments.com/avion-express-pilot-assessment/pilot/atc/) The URL returned HTTP 200 and identified the correct company product in our November 8 check. Price, subscription conditions, access limits, refunds and actual commission tracking are separate issues; none can be inferred from link reachability. ## Three original application-reading examples These are **original editorial exercises**, not genuine Avion Express assessment questions or confidential simulator profiles. ### Example 1 - Captain-only versus FO eligibility A fictional A320 First Officer meets the listed **100-hour on-type** reference criterion. The careers page says Captain-only and no new FO applications. Does the hours criterion mean the FO can apply immediately? Reveal the recruitment decision **Answer: no.** A historical or reference FO requirement table does not overrule the current employer notice that A320 FO applications are not accepted. ### Example 2 - waiting list and guaranteed timing An A320 Captain meets the **3,000 total hours** and **250 Command on-type hours** thresholds. The website also says new applications are waitlisted. Can the applicant claim a guaranteed assessment next week based on the FAQ’s ideal timeline? Reveal the timing conclusion **Answer: no.** The FAQ describes a possible timeframe under availability, while the waiting list explicitly limits immediate assessment. ### Example 3 - official category versus named provider The official airline page confirms online cognitive/technical testing and a simulator. PASS sells Aon and simulator modules. Is Aon definitively the official provider, and are PASS simulator exercises identical? Reveal the evidence boundary **Answer: no.** The broad employer stages are confirmed, but neither the Aon provider nor PASS simulator equivalence is established. ## Preparation priorities if the employer advances the application **First:** review the official [pilot call](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/pilots/) and [Captain selection page](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/captain-careers/), with the precise licence authority, A320 rating, verified hours, command record, Class 1 and English certificate. Confirm whether the company is actually assessing applications. **Second:** when invited, prepare the **confirmed online cognitive/psychometric/technical session**, truthful HR/technical discussion and simulator briefing. Follow the airline’s mouse and ID guidance. Neither a commercial score nor simulator rehearsal can substitute for the airline’s professional checks. **Third:** compare the [PASS review](/reviews/pilotassessments-review/), [Aon/cut-e preparation](/reviews/pilot-assessments-aon-cut-e-preparation/), [best pilot aptitude platforms](/reviews/best-pilot-aptitude-test-preparation-platforms/) and [PASS versus SkyTest](/reviews/pilot-assessments-vs-skytest/), then purchase only modules supported by the real invitation. ## Employer and commercial sources - [Avion Express - pilots, Captain-only notice, FO pause, qualification table and recruiter tips](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/pilots/). - [Avion Express - Captain assessment stages, timing FAQ and OCC context](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/captain-careers/). - [Avion Express - official career paths](https://careers.avionexpress.aero/path/). - [PASS - Avion Express vendor product, updated November 6, 2026](https://pilotassessments.com/avion-express-pilot-assessment/). **Published August 1, 2026. Reviewed November 8, 2026.** The waiting-list, Captain-only and role-qualification messages are a time-specific snapshot; obtain current confirmation from the employer before applying or paying.