FlyBy Cadet Program
FlyBy Cadet Program
From zero to professional pilot in 29 months: integrated ATPL, flight instructor (FI) rating and a guaranteed instructor contract with FlyBy.
What Is the Pilot Cadet Program and How Much Does It Cost?
Start your aviation career with FlyBy’s Cadet Program, a complete training pathway that takes you from your first lesson to becoming a professional flight instructor, with a guaranteed contract at FlyBy.
The program has three phases: the integrated ATPL, the flight instructor (FI) course and an instructor contract at FlyBy, where you build the flight hours airlines look for.
Benefits of FlyBy’s Pilot Cadet Program
The FlyBy Cadet Program is designed to take you all the way, from your first lesson to your first employment contract, with everything you need to succeed along the way.
From zero flight hours to airline-ready pilot. No gaps, no detours, just a clear and structured route to your professional license.
Every phase is carefully designed with real career progression in mind, combining ground school, simulator sessions, and hands-on flight training.
Build your logbook by instructing real students at FlyBy. A guaranteed 12-month contract, with at least 330 hours of instruction, gives you the experience airlines look for.
Our program meets the highest European aviation standards, preparing you for every EASA theoretical and practical exam with confidence.
From day one, procedures, discipline, and culture mirror what you’ll find in a real airline operation, so you’re ready before you even apply.
Train alongside students from 115+ nationalities, building the network, perspective, and friendships that will stay with you throughout your career.
Graduate with a frozen ATPL, instructor experience and hundreds of flight hours. Everything a recruiter wants to see on your CV.
Pilot Cadet Program Structure: 3 Phases in 29 Months
Three phases, 29 months, one destination. Here is how your journey unfolds.
What’s Included in the Pilot Cadet Program?
At FlyBy we do not just train pilots. We launch careers. Our Cadet Program is the only one in Europe that combines integrated ATPL training, a flight instructor rating and a guaranteed employment contract in a single program.
Reviews from FlyBy Graduates
Read how our graduates made it from their first lesson to an airline flight deck.
Mathieu Andres Fournel
First Officer | Ryanair
“The professors and instructors at the University of Burgos and FlyBy have broadened my perspective on what it means to be an airline pilot, as well as my understanding of the complexities of airport operations and the structure of airlines. I would like to thank all the staff who have helped me learn and grow.”
Álvaro Díaz
First Officer | Ryanair
“My name is Álvaro. I’m a first officer at Ryanair, and I completed my training at FlyBy’s Burgos facility in September 2025. I’m very happy to have been able to grow professionally alongside all my instructors, both ground and flight instructors, who have made my transition into the workforce so smooth by training me to meet the standards airlines look for in their candidates.”
Oana
First officer flying | WizzAir
“I’m a First Officer at AIS Airlines and completed my training at FlyBy from 2016 to 2018. The flying phase was excellent and taught me a lot. It was an enjoyable, highly educational experience and a solid foundation.”
Michael Sexton-Grand
B738 Fist Officer | Ryanair
“I’m a First Officer at Ryanair flying the 800 and the Max. I graduated FlyBy in 2018 and later spent four years as a Flight Instructor. The flying there is unmatched, and it’s exciting to see the school grow.”
Rouan
First Officer | Ryanair
“I started my training program in 2021 and finished in early 2023. Two months later, I was accepted as a First Officer at Ryanair. The enjoyable training built my confidence and helped me reach my goal.”
Luai
First Officer | Ryanair
“I completed my training at FlyBy in March 2023. The program was wellorganized and enjoyable. I felt prepared and confident, which helped me achieve my dream of becoming a First Officer.”
Adrian
“My time at the academy was very transformative. The strong curriculum, supportive instructors, and camaraderie among students built my skills and confidence and created a dynamic learning environment.”
Flavia Santos
“My school experience was excellent. The supportive environment, strong camaraderie, and wellstructured programs enriched my growth. The positive atmosphere and dedicated peers truly set this school apart.”
Philibert
“I graduated from FlyBy in July 2023. The quality of instruction helped me learn a lot, and the fleet of new aircraft made flying around Burgos even more enjoyable.”
Ana Maria Alvarez
First Officer | Binter Canarias
“I’m a First Officer on the ATR 72 at Binter Airlines and completed my training at FlyBy in 2018. I found a team that listens and supports every student, a modern fleet, and a unique environment to learn to fly.”
Tommy Van Duijvendobe
“I’m a First Officer at AIS Airlines and completed my training at FlyBy from 2016 to 2018. The flying phase was excellent and taught me a lot. It was an enjoyable, highly educational experience and a solid foundation.”
