The pilot education at OSM Aviation Academy is a 20 – 24 month long intense study program, where you will deepen your knowledge about the pilot profession and prepare for a life in the air. The study requires motivation, structure, and a good attitude from day one.
When you graduate from the academy you will have all the certificates required to be hired as an airline pilot.
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To start your pilot education with us there are certain requirements you need to fulfill, however, there are several ways to achieve your dream. You need to have either finished high school, have a certificate of apprenticeship, or enter via validation of prior learning.
Whether you start in January, April, or August (January and August for Sweden), you will complete the same theoretical subjects and flight training. However, the timing of your theory blocks and flight phases will depend on your class start. Within 20–24 months, you will obtain all the necessary certificates (CPL ME/IR with frozen ATPL) to launch your career as an airline pilot. While the course structure may vary, all students graduate with the same qualifications, fully prepared for the aviation industry.
Read about our student success stories, where our graduates share what it was like to study at OSM and how their training helped them reach their goals. Hear about their journey from student life to working professionals in the aviation industry.
OSM Aviation Academy offers attractive student financing solutions in Norway and Sweden due to our government approvals.
Over 92% of the pilots educated at OSM AA are in a relevant job within one year of completing their studies. According to Boeing, the demand for pilots will be increasing in the years to come. Looking only at Europe, it is estimated that there will be a need for 115 000 new pilots in the coming years.
As a student with us, you should expect an intense, yet very rewarding study time. The life of a student here has days with blue skies and days were you will experience some turbulence. We will help you along the way to keep your cruising speed and guide you safely through the course.
