We’ve gathered the most common questions our students ask, along with detailed answers to help you get the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you’re looking for more details about our services, how to get started or you need assistance with your application, you’ll find the answers right here. Browse through our categories for a seamless experience, and if you still have a question, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Being ‘Airline Ready® means that you graduate with all the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your career as a pilot. The airlines require far more than just a pilot’s license from their pilots and in order for you to become an excellent commercial pilot, we make sure to teach and challenge you in a manner that means you get the most out of your education.
In addition to learning how to master the core skills of a professional pilot, you are also expected to demonstrate a positive attitude and can-do attitude throughout your training. Attitude and motivation are two of the most important factors for you to be successful in your education and career.
As a newly qualified pilot with limited experience, you should have a flexible mindset for which airline will be your first employer. We will strive to help you with lucrative options, but we cannot guarantee that you will work for a specific airline.
Thanks to our cadet programme and close partnerships with airlines such as Norse, Norwegian and Widerøe, you have a strong opportunity to transition directly into your dream job. Our training also equips you for a long and rewarding career as a pilot.
A professional pilot must be reliable, punctual and tidy. Discipline is important to get through your studies and to carry out your work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
It is important that as a student at a flight school you are receptive to feedback and constructive criticism. You are expected to share knowledge and experiences with fellow students and others. It is important that a pilot is polite and has respect for his fellow man.
There is zero tolerance when it comes to the use of narcotic substances and the abuse of alcohol.
Before you can apply for our Airline Ready® Program at OSM Aviation Academy you need to fulfill these requirements:
The medical certificate needs to be issued by the Swedish CAA, but can be completed in both Norway and Sweden.
! Please note that if you are an international applicant from outside Europe you need to have a residence permit that allows you to live, work and study in Norway.
For instructions on how to apply for these permits please visit:
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During the entrance exam, we assess a range of skills that are essential for succeeding as a student pilot at OSM Aviation Academy and for building a successful career as a pilot.
It is therefore just as important for you that we require these tests, as it is important for us to ensure that the students who attend our school can complete their education and become skilled pilots.
The areas evaluated in the entrance exam are:
Prepare with our admission handbook here
If you fail the admission test, you will have to wait one year before you can try again. In total you have three attempts to pass the test, one attempt per year.
A passed test is valid for one year.
It usually takes 2-3 business days before you receive the results of your admission test.
A medical class 1 is a requirement to become a professional pilot and it needs to be renewed each year. This is a requirement from the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) and your pilot certificate is worthless without a valid medical certificate.
The evaluation can be scheduled with one of the approved Aero Medical centers:
SWEDEN
NORWAY
Flymedisinsk Institut (Oslo, Norway)
The medical certificate MUST be issued by the Swedish CAA (the medical procedure can still be done in Norway or Sweden).
At OSMAA we require:
– EASA Class 1 medical (isuued by Swedish CAA).
– FAA Class 1 medical.
All employers in the aviation industry demand an extract from your criminal records before employment. We have no demands for your criminal records however you will need it after your education to work as a professional pilot.
Please note that if you are an international applicant from outside Europe you need to have a student visa that allows you to study in Norway, and the USA.
A student visa is the student’s responsibility.
NORWAY:
Residence permit for studies in Norway is applied through the Norwegian Migration Agency.
USA:
Student visa for training in Fort Lauderdale, USA is applied through the American Embassy.
You are allowed to wear glasses. The acuity with or without correction (glasses or lenses) shall be 0,7 or better for each eye and with both eyes 1,0 or better. You cannot be more astigmatic than 2 Dp.
If you are unsure about your eyesight and/or any of the limitations, consult an aviation medical examiner.
Book EASA Medical in Oslo, Norway
Laser-surgery of the cornea can be a problem. The applicant can get approval from the authorities after an extra assessment.
It depends to what extent. The Ishihara-test must be passed. Contact an Aeromedical Examiner for further information.
If you use insulin through injections you will not be able to pass the medical exam. On the other hand, it’s okay if you take tablets that are used for the mild form or early stage of diabetes.
Obesity and an inactive lifestyle are the most common factors leading up to diabetes type 2. Living a healthy lifestyle will prevent most individuals from getting diabetes.
Watch our video where a medical examiner answers questions related to the Medical Class 1 examination: Can a pilot be obese, diabetic, colorblind or have ADHD?
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If we did not answer your question our recommendation is that you contact a medical center directly to get the most accurate answers.
For all students graduating from our Airline Ready® Program, we offer a Career Support Program. This concept includes recurrent events where former students have the possibility to return to OSM Aviation Academy and refresh their knowledge. You can participate in a simulated job interview, receive support from our instructors and fly our Boeing 737NG Simulator.
We are tremendously proud of our students, we have from a front-row seat followed their personal development and how they have taken on all the challenges that come with a pilot education. We live by the motto that our students are future colleges, a mantra that is deep within our organization and it reflects in the competence and skills possessed by our graduated students.
The Career Support concept shows that we have complete confidence in our students. We know that they received the best pilot education available and have a high level of professionalism. Career Support was launched to make sure that all former students receive support for as long as it takes them to land their first pilot job.
After completing education in an integrated program with us, you will have the following certificates and qualifications:
There are several reasons for failing an aeromedical test, below you will find a list of reasons that may cause you to fail an approved aeromedical test
There is no specific height that is too short or too tall.
We can assess whether your height meets the requirements at our locations in Norway and the USA. Here we have the possibility of placing you in the cockpit of several aircraft to see if your length will be out of limits.
When flying an aircraft the length of your arms and legs, as well as the force you are able to apply to the control wheel and rudder pedals, has to be sufficient to safely operate as a commercial pilot.
Max Body Mass Index (BMI) to work as a pilot is 35. You can calculate your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg), divided by your height in meters (m) squared.
For instance, a person weighing 105 kg and being 194 cm tall would calculate their BMI in the following manner:
1,94 x 1,94 = 3,7636
105 / 3,7636 ~ 27,9 BMI
Lånekassen
OSM Aviation Academy was given status as an approved higher vocational training provider in Norway by NOKUT on the 8th of April 2019.
This means that Norwegian citizens can apply for low-interest student loans through Lånekassen once they are enrolled in an integrated flight training education at OSM Aviation Academy in Arendal, Norway.
Financing – CSN
Students enrolled in our Airline Ready® Program are eligible to apply for student funding from the National Board of Student Aid (CSN). Please note that special requirements apply to non-Swedish students and that you may be more likely to receive student loans from your country of citizenship.
Follow the link to CSN’s website if you wish to read more about being approved by CSN.
As a foreign student, we recommend you contact your domestic student loan provider for an individual assessment to see if you are eligible for student funding.
Alternatively, you will have to solve the financial matters through a private loan, savings, or you might be fortunate to get help from your family and friends.
Housing is not included in the tuition fee for the Airline Ready® program.
USA
In the United States, OSM Aviation Academy offers student housing for our students. The accommodation is located near the airport, and students are invoiced directly by OSMAA.
Finding your own apartment
You can also rent a place through AirBnB, or find an apartment on homes.com
It is fairly easy to find a place to stay in the area around the school, however, we recommend the school housing for convenience and economy. It also gives you the opportunity to meet other students from the school and engage in activities outside flying (e.g. play football, go to the beach, have barbecues, and study together).
Norway
In Norway, students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
OSM Aviation Academy offers student housing for rent. Please contact us if you are interested in renting accommodation through us.
Finding Your Own Apartment
If you have specific needs, such as requiring more space or preferring a different location, we recommend using www.finn.no to find available rental apartments.
All classroom instruction will take place at Peder Thomassons gate 12, Arendal.
Being a Flight Instructor (FI) is one of the most rewarding careers you can have in aviation. You will also gain valuable experience as a teacher and Pilot in Command as you are teaching future generations of pilots.
Your logbook will also start filling up with Pilot in Command hours, a valuable column in your pilot logbook that will enable you to upgrade to Captain at a later stage in your career.
Becoming a Flight Instructor is not for everyone though, you must have a passion for teaching, and having a creative way of thinking helps in becoming a great educator. Some discover that they have a passion for teaching others during their own training, as they tutor classmates and more junior students in their spare time.
As flight training takes place in both the United States and Norway, there are no scheduled vacation periods in our integrated programs. To complete your training within the expected 20–24 months, you must be available for training during both the summer and winter periods, as training is scheduled around weather conditions and daylight availability in each country.
Winter/christmas vacation is easier to accommodate for several students, but summer vacations will rarely be approved.
A type rating is a course where you learn how to operate a specific type of aircraft.
After the pilot training at OSM Aviation Academy, you will have an education that provides you with the possibility to apply for pilot jobs at different European airlines. When you are offered a position and know which type of aircraft you will be operating, you will need another additional course for that specific type of aircraft. That course is called a type rating.
The airline that hires will be the airline that provides the type rating course, where they also teach the airline’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
A type rating includes both theory and practical flight training with the airplane type and takes about 6 months (might vary a bit depending on airplane type and airline).
In other words, you will be qualified to do a type rating for any airplane type after completing our Airline Ready® Program.
Which airplane type you will do your type rating on depends on the employee and which airplane type they operate/need pilots for.
If the student terminates the contract before the training program starts, the student is only obliged to pay the registration fee. If the student fail the medical class 1 test, the registration fee will be refunded.
If the student terminates the contract after the start date, each semester fee as specified in the Price and Payment Plan already paid or invoiced will not be refunded.
Ombud for Students is an independent and confidential individual who will assist students at OSM Aviation Academy. The Ombud for Students will be able to provide guidance if you encounter challenges with your study situation. We are affiliated with the Ombud for Students at UiA (University of Agder).
In order to be eligible to start at OSM Aviation Academy, you’ll be required to pass our online based admission test. The admission test will check your abilities to become a pilot, by testing, amongst other things, where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Passing our admission test will show you have good prerequisites to become a solid pilot.
A passed admission test is valid for one year.
When the application is received by us we will issue you a contract which has to be signed within 14 days. After the contract is signed and the registration fee of 25,000 NOK/SEK has been paid, your seat at the school will be secured. Continuing from there, you will be contacted by our student coordinator with practical information regarding the course start.
You must obtain your EASA and FAA Class 1 medical certificates as soon as possible. The EASA medical certificate must be issued by the Swedish CAA. However, the medical examination can be conducted in either Norway or Sweden.
