Finnair’s MPL application period is currently closed. The official MPL programme page, checked by HTTP GET from Shlomiracle on November 8, 2026, states that applications are closed. It nevertheless documents a 22-month A320 training programme, student selection through Selex Oy, a published EUR 60,000 tuition structure and five-year priority for Finnair A320 hiring. Those are programme details, not an invitation to apply today or a guaranteed job.
The second distinction is between the zero-hour MPL trainee path, the Finnish Aviation Academy and licensed-pilot hiring. Finnair’s pilot careers page separately describes the commercial licence, education, language, medical and security requirements for qualified pilots.
Independence: ATCPracticeTest.com is not Finnair, Selex or PASS. PASS is an independent third-party practice course, not an official Finnair assessment.
First choose the correct Finnish pilot pathway
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| Route | Employer-published conditions | What must not be assumed |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair A320 MPL programme | Zero previous pilot training accepted; around 22 months and included A320 type rating; applications currently closed | That Finnair is accepting new applicants or guaranteeing work after graduation |
| Finnish Aviation Academy | Independent basic training near Pori, roughly two years; student selection involves Selex | That it has the same financial contract or automatic A320 pilot appointment as the Finnair MPL |
| Licensed Finnair pilot | Professional commercial pilot licence, fluent Finnish and English, medical clearance and police background screening | That a zero-hour student or a PASS module meets licensed vacancy conditions |
| PASS Finnair product | Vendor advertises ATPL, Cut-E/Aon, maths, aviation English, group/interview and simulator preparation | That Aon is confirmed for every Finnair route or that purchasing unlocks a closed intake |
The Finnair pilot FAQ identifies Finnish and English fluency, a commercial pilot licence for qualified applicants, upper-secondary education (or qualifying three-year vocational training), minimum height 163 cm, medical criteria and police security clearance. Finnair separately says Finnish citizenship is not in itself required, but Finnish-language competence is. Do not apply general aviation language standards in place of these employer-specific rules.
MPL training: location, cost, selection and hiring priority
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| MPL fact | Published first-party detail | Candidate implication |
|---|---|---|
| Status and entry | Application period closed; minimum 18 years and 163 cm tall, qualifying school studies, Finnish/English, medical and clearance | Wait for an explicitly opened cohort and reconfirm the conditions |
| Training geography | First 18-20 months at Center Air Pilot Academy, Roskilde, Denmark; final A320 simulator phase in Vantaa, Finland | Housing and some travel costs remain the student's responsibility |
| Published tuition | EUR 60,000: EUR 37,500 in three instalments while training, and EUR 22,500 after Finnair employment under the published arrangement | Not a zero-cost or universally airline-funded cadetship; obtain the written contract |
| Student selection | Application, aptitude testing and interviews; Selex Oy for MPL and Finnish Aviation Academy | Do not present Aon/cut-e vendor exercises as the airline's confirmed test publisher |
| Employment | Five-year priority for A320 co-pilot employment during active Finnair hiring; employer operational needs govern timing | Priority is not guaranteed hiring or an immediate post-training start date |
The EUR 60,000 amount is the employer’s published figure for the described closed programme, not a live 2027 quotation. Finnair explains a staged EUR 37,500 + EUR 22,500 = EUR 60,000, with the latter payable under the published arrangement once a graduate is employed by Finnair. The employer says accommodation is paid by the student and some travel is separate. Contractual conditions, new-cohort pricing and the consequences of delayed employment require written verification.
Although the course is designed to prepare an A320 co-pilot and includes a type rating, priority for five years applies when Finnair recruits A320 pilots. It does not entitle every graduate to begin immediately after completing the course. The programme’s projected first pilot deployments, if stated, are dependent on operational demand.
Selection is Selex, not automatically Aon/cut-e
The Finnair MPL FAQ explicitly describes an application stage, aptitude tests and interviews, using Selex Oy personnel selection for both MPL candidates and the Finnish Aviation Academy. It does not publish a universal question bank, duration or pass score.
Meanwhile, the independent PASS Finnair product displayed “Last Update: 7 November 2026” on November 8 and advertises ATPL technical, Cut-E/Aon aptitude, reasoning, maths and English, group exercise, HR interview and simulator modules. Those are paid supplier categories, not proof that all Finnair applicants take Aon, a group exercise or a screening simulator.
Affiliate disclosure: Finnair-branded PASS product
This page contains a paid referral. We may earn a commission if a qualifying purchase is made through it, at no extra cost to you. Employer statements are evaluated independently of the supplier.
This exact branded product returned HTTP 200 on November 8. It is not a current Finnair application, a paid introduction to Selex, an official scoring simulation or a guarantee of airline employment.
Three original candidate-decision exercises
These are original editorial scenarios, not official Finnair or Selex questions, aptitude items or confidential interviews.
Example 1 - the closed cohort
An applicant sees a page describing Finnair’s MPL training and a PASS course advertised for Finnair. The official MPL page says the application period is closed. Does buying the course reopen the application?
Reveal the intake status
Answer: no. Only an authorised new Finnair vacancy or programme announcement can reopen the intake; an independent course provides neither an application nor a priority place.
Example 2 - staged training fees
A fictional candidate reads the published course cost as EUR 60,000 and the during-training instalments as EUR 37,500. What remaining amount is stated after eventual Finnair employment under the described contract?
Reveal the fee calculation
Answer: EUR 22,500. EUR 60,000 - EUR 37,500 = EUR 22,500, payable under the published post-employment arrangement. This does not promise a job or eliminate living costs.
Example 3 - five-year priority
A graduate has successfully completed A320 training and has five-year hiring priority. Finnair is not recruiting A320 co-pilots immediately. Is a start date guaranteed by the priority alone?
Reveal the hiring distinction
Answer: no. Priority applies when Finnair hires in the specified role and remains subject to operational needs, eligibility and programme agreement; it does not force a vacancy to exist.
Prepare efficiently without confusing trainee and pilot recruitment
For a potential MPL student, monitor the Finnair MPL page, check age, height, education, Finnish/English fluency, medical and security requirements, and obtain an updated written cost schedule if applications reopen. Prepare basic reasoning, numeracy and interview evidence only as allowed by official Selex instructions.
For a licensed pilot, start with Finnair careers and the pilot requirements; check a current vacancy, commercial pilot licence, language, medical, security, experience and employer technical assessment. A vendor’s Aon syllabus cannot be assumed to apply to that route.
Compare PASS Aon/cut-e practice, the independent PASS review and best pilot aptitude platforms only for a documented preparation gap.
Official and vendor references
- Finnair - commercial pilot careers and Finnish/English, height, medical and security conditions.
- Finnair - MPL programme, closed intake, Selex, Roskilde/Vantaa and EUR 60,000 costs.
- Finnair - careers and currently advertised positions.
- PASS - Finnair supplier course updated November 7, 2026.
Published August 1, 2026. Reviewed November 8, 2026. The closed MPL programme’s price and priorities are historical/current published rules, not a quote or contract for an unannounced 2027 cohort.