Brussels, Belgium
Prepare for Brussels Airlines
2 courses prepare you for the Brussels Airlines selection process.
Brussels Airlines screens with COMPASS at the MPL cadet selection.
This describes the MPL cadet programme run with Skywings Flight Training; direct-entry pilot selection is not covered by this source.
Brussels Airlines MPL
Day-by-day preparation for the Brussels Airlines MPL cadet selection with Skywings Flight Training: the COMPASS test with maths, physics and English screening, the personality questionnaire and simulator assessment, and the final motivation interview.
COMPASS Test Preparation
Prepare for the COMPASS pilot aptitude test used by Transavia, Brussels Airlines (via Skywings), Aegean, Etihad, EPST and several flight academies. Covers the cognitive, psychomotor and personality components with a matched practice plan.
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Brussels Airlines is the home carrier of Belgium and a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, operating from its hub at Brussels Airport. It flies Airbus A320-family aircraft across Europe alongside a long-haul A330 fleet with a particular strength in sub-Saharan Africa, a network inherited from its Sabena heritage.
Flying for Brussels Airlines
The airline's main pathway for new pilots is an MPL cadet programme run with Skywings Flight Training in Antwerp, which takes candidates from zero hours to the right-hand seat of a Brussels Airlines A320; intakes are announced periodically. Experienced direct-entry pilots are recruited when fleet and crew planning require, particularly for the A320 and A330 fleets.
Cadet selection is run with Skywings and is built around the COMPASS pilot aptitude test, assessing hand-eye coordination, mental arithmetic, memory and multitasking, followed by psychological evaluation and interviews with the airline. Competition for places is strong, making early practice of aptitude and cognitive assessments a sensible investment.
Where Brussels Airlines is based
Brussels Airlines is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.