Ace your future pilot Interview & Group Ex

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Ready to ace every stage of your Future Pilot Interview and Group Exercise?

Ace Your Pilot Interview & Group Exercise!

Since we first started out in 2016, we’ve assisted more than 3500 pilots with their pilot Interviews and Group Assessments in more than 50 airlines and flight schools across the world with a 95% success rate. Our proven ‘Techniques Not Tip Offs‘ will help you understand the way in which pilot recruiters are assessing your during your airline cadetship, flight school or sponsorship interview and group exercise. This course is led by one of the most experienced trainers and pilot recruiters in the interview preparation arena and covers all of the non-technical aspects of any pilot interview. We’ll train you how to craft expert responses to any question that comes your way and excel in your group exercise.

Why Enrol?

  • Perfect for airline cadetship, scholarship or flight school interview, including BA Speedbird, TUI MPL and Aer Lingus!
  • More than 8 hours of online learning
  • Delivery from an industry leading pilot recruiter and trainer
  • 20 modules and 90 video lessons covering all stages of a pilot Interview and Group Exercise
  • Downloadable learning material
  • Interactive quizzes to check your understanding

What You Get

Our training is proven to significantly improve your chances of passing your pilot interview or group exercise. The majority of candidates are either underprepared or ineffectively prepared for their pilot assessments and are unsuccessful as a result. In fact, we estimate that 75%-95% of candidates will be unsuccessful with their interviews and group assessments!

Our Academy eLearning course won’t just train you how your assessed, but crucially how to provide the recruiters with exactly the information they’re looking for. In fact, by the end of the course, you’ll feel like a real-life recruiter yourself!

How You’ll Access Your Training

Your course can be accessed through your laptop, desktop or via a mobile app which you can download here. Simply choose your access period and start your learning immediately from the comfort of your own home, or on the move.

Your trainer, Wingman Andrew, will lead you step by step through the most comprehensive online learning in the world to pass your pilot interview or group exercise. Your course is structured into modules, with each module containing detailed video lessons, quizzes to check your understanding and high-quality downloads to support your training.

And the best bit? You can watch and re-take again and again until your access period expires.

Module 1: Before You Start

Discover how to prepare effectively for airline recruitment, avoid common pitfalls, and master evidence-based techniques to land your dream pilot job. (3 lessons/8 mins)

Module 2: Plans and First Impressions

This module equips you with tools to excel in modern pilot recruitment—mastering competencies, preparation, mindset, and professionalism. Ready to make a lasting impression? (2 lessons/6 mins)

Module 3: Evidencing Competencies is the Key to Success

Evidencing Competencies is the Key to Success – This module dives into key competencies like communication, adaptability, and teamwork, helping you showcase your skills, impress recruiters, and prepare for a successful pilot career. (3 lessons/16 mins)

 

Module 1: Introduction to Interviews

Interviews test your knowledge, skills, and attitude—they are an opportunity to prove your strengths with solid evidence. Provide the evidence and you’ll be successful, don’t and you wont… (2 lessons/4 mins)

Module 2: The Wingman Competencies

In this module, we dive into the Wingman Competencies. These have been tried and tested since our inception and are the key you need to unlock the information the recruiters are looking for! (13 lessons/1h 12 mins)

Module 3: Understanding the Company Ethos

In this module, you’ll learn how to research an airline’s ethos, identify key competencies, and tailor your CV and interview to stand out as the perfect fit for your target airline. (6 lessons/52 mins)

Module 4: The Triple Decker Sandwich

In this module, learn how to craft the Triple Decker Sandwich—combining ethos, competencies, and your story to “wow” recruiters and showcase yourself as the perfect fit! (3 lessons/14 mins)

Module 5: The Interview Language Translator

In this module, master smart interview prep with tools like the Interview Language Translator to decode recruiter questions, align answers to competencies, and showcase your true value! (3 lessons/17 mins)

Module 6: Interview Frameworks – Intro and Knowledge Recap

In this module, uncover key interview question types and learn how to craft structured, evidence-driven answers that showcase your competencies and make you the standout candidate!(2 lessons/5 mins)

Module 7: Getting to Know You Questions

In this module, learn to tackle open-ended interview questions with confidence. Master the Triple Decker Sandwich framework to craft structured, impactful answers that truly stand out! (6 lessons/27 mins)

Module 8: Scenario Based Questions

Tackle tricky scenario-based questions with confidence! Learn the SRB Framework and Triple Decker Sandwich to craft structured, safety-focused, and impactful answers that truly impress.(7 lessons/39 mins)

Module 9: Airline and Industry Questions

Turn industry knowledge into interview gold! Learn to link research, competencies, and your unique skills to prove you’re the ultimate commercial asset. Let’s get started!(4 lessons/19 mins)

Module 10: Competency Based Questions

Learn to ace “Tell me about a time” questions using real-life examples and the STAR-RR framework. Showcase your skills, stay concise, and deliver answers with impact. Let’s dive in!(6 lessons/43 mins)

Module 11: Common Mistakes and the End of the Interview

Close your interview with confidence! Learn to handle final questions, avoid pitfalls, and leave a lasting impression using key frameworks. Ready to stand out? Let’s get started! (14 lessons/6 mins)

Module 1: Introduction to Group Exercises

Group exercises test how you handle teamwork under pressure. In this module, you’ll learn why they matter, how to navigate challenges, and the key techniques to stand out. (3 lessons/12 mins)

Module 2: The Wingman Group Exercise Competencies

Success in group exercises isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about teamwork, communication, influence, and action. Learn to stand out, show your strengths, and prove you’re flight deck ready!(12 lessons/1 hr 9 mins)

Module 3: Solving the Group Exercise

Under pressure, will you think logically or let instinct take over? Learn how to apply TDODAR to stay structured, adaptable, and in control—whether in a flight deck or a group exercise!(4 lessons/28 mins)

Module 4: Example Group Exercise

Time to apply what you’ve learned! In this module, you’ll tackle a real-world group exercise, make tough calls, and analyse your decisions using TDODAR. (7 lessons/36 mins)

Module 5: The Personal Case Study

In this module, you’ll learn how to analyse, structure, and deliver a clear, confident response to the ‘Personal Case Study’ used by airlines including TUI Airways and more…(1 lesson/4 mins)

Module 6: Common Mistakes and Knowledge Check

Small mistakes can cost big in assessments. This summary module covers key slip-ups, time management, decision-making, and even mental math. Stay sharp, stay calm, and set yourself up for success!(3 lessons/8 mins)

PDF downloads to support and reinforce your learning within the lessons.

We want to make sure you have the opportunity to check your knowledge. These aren’t mandated, but help to reinforce your knowledge.

Our Success Stories

14 Days Access

£ 199
99
one-off
  • 8+ hours of comprehensive online learning
  • More than 90 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
  • Learn how you're being assessed and how to prepare effectively!
  • Perfect for any Airline Cadetship or Flight School Assessment e.g. BA Speedbird Academy
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28 Days Access

£ 249
99
one-off
  • 8+ hours of comprehensive online learning
  • More than 90 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
  • Learn how you're being assessed and how to prepare effectively!
  • Perfect for any Airline Cadetship or Flight School Assessment e.g. BA Speedbird Academy
Enrol now
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60 Days Access

£ 399
99
one-off
  • 8+ hours of comprehensive online learning
  • More than 90 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
  • Learn how you're being assessed and how to prepare effectively!
  • Perfect for any Airline Cadetship or Flight School Assessment e.g. BA Speedbird Academy
enrol now

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to know more about how our pilot interview training courses can help you pass these crucial stages of any airline or flight school assessment process?

Whether you are applying to an airline or a flight school, Flight Deck Wingman offer a large range of services for any pilot assessment process. We offer bespoke training via in-person and online training to pass any pilot assessment process including the interview and group exercise phases.

Being prepared is a fundamental competency for any pilot. Starting your preparation early is one of the best things you can do if you want to be successful. Our bespoke online pilot interview training courses are designed to train you in easy to use techniques for any pilot interview. Don’t just take our word for it! Visit our testimonials page and discover why 99% of our clients are successful with their airline or flight school interviews!

100%! Flight Deck Wingman are expert at assisting future pilots with passing flight school and sponsorship assessment processes. We have helped aspiring pilots apply to lots of flight schools and white tail schemes successfully including CAE, L3, Skyborne and Leading Edge. Check out our Flight School Assessment Preparation courses to learn more about how Flight Deck Wingman can help!

The Flight Deck Wingman pilot interview and group exercise eBook contains a massive question bank for the non-technical elements of any airline or flight school assessment process! You could consider booking onto one of our courses or receive some online training too! Learn more at this link.

Absolutely. Our Flight School Assessment Preparation courses are the best way to prepare, but if you can’t attend a course in person, then we offer a range of online pilot interview and assessment preparation courses designed to help you achieve success! You will be a future airline pilot!

We recommend checking out the Flight Deck Wingman interview and group exercise eBook here.