Pilot Application
Courses
Online course - wingman academy
Make your application stand out with expert guidance for your Pilot CV/Resumé, Cover Letter or Application Question Answers
Your Path to a Standout Pilot Application
At Flight Deck Wingman, we specialise in helping you create your own standout pilot CV/résumé and covering letter, and tackle those tricky airline application questions. Created by a pilot recruiter and trainer with a deep understanding of what makes recruiters tick, this is the perfect course for the newly qualified, military veterans and seasoned airline colleagues alike. We’ll help you to create a bespoke and impactful pilot CV/résumé, and train you in the techniques to build the perfect airline application -Can you so you submit one that stands out from the very first stage and gives you the best possible chance of moving forward.
Why Enrol?
- Learn how to create an impactful CV/Resumé, essay question and cover letter
- More than 6 hours of online learning
- Delivery from one of the industry's most experienced pilot recruiters and trainers
- More than 21 modules and 79 video lessons
- Online learning at your fingertips
- Downloadable learning material
- Interactive quizzes to check your understanding
- Perfect for any airline application, anywhere in the world
What You Get
Introduction + Essential Learning
Module 1:
Before You Start – Discover how to prepare effectively for airline recruitment, avoid common pitfalls, and master evidence-based techniques to land your dream pilot job. (3 lessons/8 mins)
Module 2:
The Importance of Your Application and Common Mistakes – Your application is your first impression. Make it count! In this module, you’ll learn how to craft a CV and application that stand out, avoid common mistakes, and navigate AI screening tools. Let’s go! (2 lessons/6 mins)
Module 3:
Evidencing Competencies is the Key to Success – This module dives into key competencies like communication, adaptability, and teamwork, helping you showcase your skills, impress recruiters, and prepare for a successful pilot career. (16 lessons/1h 27mins)
Module 4:
Understanding the Company Ethos – In this module, you’ll learn how to research an airline’s ethos, identify key competencies, and tailor your interview to stand out as the perfect fit for your target airline. (7 lessons/52 mins)
Module 5:
The Triple Decker Sandwich – In this module, learn how to craft the Triple Decker Sandwich—combining ethos, competencies, and your story to “wow” recruiters and showcase yourself as the perfect fit! (3 lessons/14 mins)
CV/Resumé Course
Module 1:
The Importance of a Pilot CV – In this module, you’ll uncover essential strategies for building a standout CV. From avoiding common mistakes to perfecting key sections, get ready to elevate your application! (3 lessons/9mins)
Module 2:
Career History – In this module, we’ll guide you through crafting a standout Career History for your pilot CV. From structuring experience to integrating ethos, get ready to make an impact! (7 lessons/45 mins)
Module 3:
Profile Statement – In this module, you’ll learn how to create a concise, tailored profile statement for your CV that highlights your strengths and aligns with your target company’s ethos. (3 lessons/18 mins)
Module 4:
Entry Criteria – In this module, you’ll learn how to meet entry criteria, navigate ATS, and structure your CV to match recruiters’ expectations. (2 lessons/20 mins)
Module 5:
Other Areas – Here, we’ll investigate other important areas of your CV including Personal Details, Education and Other Interests. (4 lessons/13 mins)
Module 6:
Layout and Visual Impact – So many candidates fail to create a visually impactful CV, or don’t pay attention to layout. We’ll show you how to excel. (2 lessons/25 mins)
Module 7:
You’re Now a Recruiter! By this stage, you’ve got all the knowledge that recruiters utilise when reviewing pilot CVs! (1 lesson/3 mins)
This Application Course currently contains training on how to create a pilot CV only. For this reason, it’s currently heavily discounted.
Essay Question (Application Question) Course
Module 1:
Defining and Essay Question and Common Mistakes – You’re serious about landing this role, and that means nailing your essay responses. In this module, we’ll break down what essay questions really assess—and how to answer them with confidence. (2 lessons/5 mins)
Module 2:
The Essay Question Language Translator – Recruiters speak in competencies—do you? This module teaches you to break down essay questions, identify key competencies, and craft strategic, standout answers. (2 lessons/13 mins)
Module 3:
Applying the Triple Decker Sandwich and Demo Answers – Strong answers don’t happen by accident. This module breaks down how to decode questions, align with company ethos, and craft standout responses using the Triple Decker Sandwich. Examples of answers to essay questions are provided here. (6 lessons/25 mins)
Covering Letter Course
Module 1:
Your covering letter is your first impression—so let’s make it count! In this module, you’ll learn how to structure, style, and tailor it to stand out. Ready to craft a winning application? Let’s go! (2 lessons/7 mins)
Module 2:
Your covering letter isn’t just a formality—it’s your chance to make an impact. In this module, you’ll learn how to structure, tailor, and refine it to stand out. (5 lessons/22 mins)
Module 3:
Your covering letter is your first impression—so let’s make it count! In this module, you’ll learn how to structure, format, and tailor it to stand out. Ready to craft a letter that lands interviews? (2 lessons/5 mins)
Downloads
PDF downloads to support and reinforce your learning within the lessons.
Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
We want to make sure you have the opportunity to check your knowledge. These aren’t mandated, but help to reinforce your knowledge.
14 Days Access
- 6+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 75 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Learn how your application is assessed and how to create a powerful application
- Detailed guidance on how to create a pilot CV/Resumé, Cover Letter and how to answer Application Questions
28 Days Access
- 6+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 75 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Learn how your application is assessed and how to create a powerful application
- Detailed guidance on how to create a pilot CV/Resumé, Cover Letter and how to answer Application Questions
60 Days Access
- 6+ hours of comprehensive online learning
- More than 75 videos, downloadable content and quizzes
- Learn how your application is assessed and how to create a powerful application
- Detailed guidance on how to create a pilot CV/Resumé, Cover Letter and how to answer Application Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you want to know more about how our pilot application training can help you nail your CV, covering letter and application questions and stand out from the very first stage of any airline or flight school process?
How do I write a pilot CV?
A strong pilot CV is clear, concise and tailored to the airline you’re applying to – not a generic document sent out to everyone. Recruiters typically spend very little time on each one, so the essentials need to stand out immediately. Keep it well-structured and easy to scan, usually to one or two pages, and make sure every detail is accurate and up to date.
Just as important is what you leave off and how you present the rest. A cluttered CV, inconsistent formatting, or irrelevant detail can count against you, while the right emphasis on your most relevant experience can make all the difference. Our Academy Application course walks you through exactly how to build a bespoke, impactful pilot CV of your own – showing you what airline recruiters are really looking for, so yours stands out for the right reasons from the very first stage.
Should I create a bespoke CV for every airline application?
Yes – and it’s one of the most important things you can do. Airlines differ in their ethos, what they prioritise and the aircraft they operate, so a single generic CV sent to everyone rarely does you justice. Tailoring each application lets you put the most relevant experience front and centre, mirror what that particular airline is looking for, and show genuine interest in them specifically – all of which recruiters notice.
That doesn’t mean starting from scratch every time. The smart approach is to build one strong, well-structured master CV, then adapt the emphasis for each airline you apply to. Our Academy Application course shows you exactly how to do this – how to create a bespoke, impactful CV of your own and tailor it efficiently, so every application stands out from the very first stage.
What about templated or AI generated CVs?
If it’s your own pilot CV design and template, then that’s absolutely fine! That said, we’d strongly recommend against using any service that writes your pilot CV for you. In our experience, recruiters can often spot a CV that isn’t genuinely your own – and it doesn’t create the best impression.
The same goes for AI. Using it as a tool to check your spelling or keep an eye on your word count is perfectly sensible – but the ideas, the examples and the writing should always be your own. Your CV needs to reflect the real you, because that’s exactly what recruiters are trying to assess. Give yourself the best chance of landing your dream flight deck job by putting the work in to create a really stand-out pilot CV.
What kind of skills should I list on my pilot CV?
Think carefully about the skills and qualities that would make you an asset to any airline you’re applying to. Airlines assess these through what are known as competencies – the core behaviours that make a safe, effective pilot. Alongside these, your technical credentials matter too: your licences, ratings, type experience and relevant flying hours.
The key isn’t simply to list these skills, but to evidence them. Anyone can claim to be a good communicator or team player – what sets a strong CV apart is evidencing each competency clearly. This is exactly what we train you to do: our Academy Application course shows you how to identify the competencies airlines are looking for and evidence them clearly and convincingly, so your CV stands out for the right reasons.
How can I show my chosen airline that I'm the right candidate for them?
The key is to stop thinking about what you want from the airline, and start showing what you’d bring to them. That begins with research: understand the airline’s operation, fleet, routes, and ethos, so you can tailor everything you submit to reflect what they specifically look for in a pilot. A generic application rarely lands – one that clearly speaks to that airline stands out immediately.
From there, it’s about evidence. Rather than simply claiming you’d be a great fit, evidence it. Woven through your CV, covering letter and interview answers, this consistent, evidence-based picture is what convinces a recruiter you’re the right candidate. Our Academy courses train you in exactly how to do this, so you present yourself as someone who not only can do the job, but is the right fit for that airline.
Why is a pilot Cover Letter important?
Your cover letter is often the very first thing a recruiter reads, so it sets the tone for your entire application. While your CV lays out the facts – your licences, ratings and experience – the cover letter is where you bring them to life: explaining why you’re applying to that specific airline, what draws you to them, and what you’d bring to their flight deck. Done well, it turns a list of qualifications into a compelling case for you as a candidate.
Should I create a bespoke cover letter for every airline application?
Definitely! We’d strongly recommend writing a bespoke cover letter for each and every airline you apply to. Tailoring each one helps you stand out from the other pilots applying, and makes it far easier for recruiters to see exactly why your experience makes you an ideal candidate for their flight deck. Generic cover letters are easily spotted – and they rarely do you justice.
That doesn’t mean starting from scratch every time. The smart approach is to write one strong cover letter, then adapt it to reflect the specific airline you’re applying to. Our Academy Application course shows you exactly how to do this efficiently, so every application stands out from the very first stage.
How long should my pilot cover letter be?
No longer than one page. Make sure that everything you include on your pilot covering letter is relevant and concise – just like a brief in an aircraft. Around three 100 word paragraphs is about right.
What is a pilot essay question looking for?
Essay questions are frequently used at all levels of initial screening – by airlines, flight schools, and pilot sponsorship or scholarship schemes alike. They’re often poorly answered by candidates who underestimate them, treating them as a box-ticking exercise rather than a real opportunity to make their case. Recruiters and assessors are looking for two things: evidence that you genuinely understand the position or scheme you’re applying for, and evidence of how your competencies would make you a strong candidate worthy of further consideration.
In other words, a good answer is specific, well-structured and backed by real evidence – not generic. These questions are a genuine chance to stand out, so they’re well worth the time and thought. Put the effort in, and they can work firmly in your favour. Our Academy Application course shows you exactly how to approach them, so you evidence the right things in the right way.