Is this route right for you?
EEA or Swiss nationality and fluent French. Several academic routes are accepted; check the detailed list and restrictions on existing CPL holders.
Source edition: 16 September 2026. This is a summary; the official source controls complete current eligibility, intake and terms.Entry requirements
EEA or Swiss nationality and fluent French. Several academic routes are accepted; check the detailed list and restrictions on existing CPL holders.
Training pathway
Partner-school cadet training; Class 1 medical clearance is required before school entry.
Selection process
PSY0, PSY1 and PSY2. The 2026 campaign includes English assessment within PSY0 instead of requiring TOEIC.
Funding & commitment
Confirm the training agreement and application fee or exemption with Air France.
Before signing, confirm living costs, extra training, resits, withdrawal and what happens if airline progression does not follow.
Turn research into preparation.
Develop spoken French and English alongside logic and aeronautical knowledge. Prepare honest examples for group and individual discussion.
- Verify eligibility and organise work-right, education, English and application evidence.
- Practise interview answers from real experience: your actions, results and learning.
- Identify gaps in technical understanding and communication, then practise with feedback.
This is independent learning guidance, not an airline-mandated course or official test content.
Questions about this route
Is the 2026 application deadline still ahead?
The published deadline was 31 August 2026, which has passed. Follow the airline’s applicant area for future recruitment.
Can HKPAPA apply for me or guarantee selection?
HKPAPA provides independent preparation, not airline recruitment representation. Submit your formal application through the airline or its appointed school. Eligibility, acceptance, training and employment decisions remain with those organisations.
