Pegasus Airlines Pilot Recruitment

Pegasus Airlines periodically publishes job postings for Trainee Second Officer candidates and enrolls successful applicants into the MPL Cadet Pilot Program.

Pegasus Airlines does not operate its own flight school. Candidates accepted into the program are directed to authorized partner flight schools such as AYJET and AFA for their pilotage training.

The evaluation process consists of the following stages:

These four stages provide a clear framework for the core qualities expected of a pilot:

• • English proficiency
• • Technical competencies (CASE)
• • Non-technical skills (Board Interview)
• • Professional motivation and suitability (Board Interview)
• • Fitness for flight (Medical)

The intervals between stages may vary depending on the number of candidates and the timing of new fleet openings.

In general, this process can be completed within a few weeks to several months, depending on conditions.

Candidates who submit a valid language certificate during application skip the English exam stage and proceed directly to the CASE assessment.

Candidates who cannot provide a valid language certificate during or after application are invited to two-stage English exams.

• 1. Pegasus English Exam (Reading)
• 2. iTEP Intern (Listening & Speaking)

Candidates who pass the first exam are invited to the second. Those successful in both proceed to the CASE stage.

Candidates who fail the 1st or 2nd exam are granted additional time to submit a language certificate. The duration is specified in the negative result email sent by Pegasus. Those who submit the certificate continue with CASE, while those who cannot have their application terminated.

Candidates who successfully complete the English exams or submit a valid certificate receive an invitation for the psychometric assessment called CASE.

The time between English exams and CASE may vary based on candidate density and fleet planning.
Candidates who pass the CASE exam proceed to the Board Interview stage.

The path for unsuccessful candidates is outlined in the negative result email sent by Pegasus. This email usually states that a rescheduling request can be made after at least 3 months or that a new application must be submitted for the next posting.

Candidates passing the CASE proceed to Board Interview, Document Check, and Height-Weight measurement steps. The invitation timing remains uncertain.

The Board Interview is held at the Pegasus Headquarters on the designated date. The interview itself lasts about 30 minutes. Successful candidates continue to the Medical Check stage.

For those receiving a negative result, the email from Pegasus will specify if they can request a reschedule later or if they should apply for the next posting.

Interview Content

In addition to language proficiency and technical skills, the candidate's social skills, interest in the profession, and motivation are evaluated:

• 1) Re-evaluation of English proficiency and technical skills
• 2) Assessment of non-technical competencies (CRM)
• 3) Interest in the profession and motivation level
• 4) Desire to work within Pegasus and corporate motivation
• 5) Demonstrating a profile open to development and learning

The interview is generally conducted with one HR representative and two Captain Pilots. The session is held in Turkish and English. Honesty, self-awareness, and alignment with Pegasus' corporate culture are expected.

Candidates passing the Board Interview receive the MMPI Personality Inventory via email and are expected to complete it within the specified time.

Following this, candidates proceed to the Medical Check (Fitness for Flight) stage.

The medical check consists of two parts:

1. Obtaining a medical report from an Aeromedical Center authorized by the DGCA (SHGM).
2. An entry-level medical examination by the workplace physician at Pegasus Headquarters.

Candidates who successfully complete these stages are placed on a waitlist for fleet assignment, while those with negative results have their application terminated.

The result of each situation is communicated via email. Successful candidates proceed with fleet assignment and training planning.

Key points regarding the contract process are as follows:

Lokasyon ve Konaklama

• • Accommodation is not provided by the company during the training process in Istanbul (AYJET or AFA).
• • Free accommodation may be provided during periods when flights are scheduled in different cities.
• • Locations may vary according to the operational planning of the flight school.

The signature day held at Pegasus Headquarters generally consists of the following steps:

Candidates usually start the training process within a few days after signing the contracts. The process consists of these stages:

Line Training (Approx. 2 Months)

At this stage, the LIFUS (Line Flying Under Supervision) period begins:

• Operational flights are performed in the right seat accompanied by a supervisor pilot.

• The program usually covers 100 hours or 40 sectors of flight.

Upon successful completion of all stages, candidates can begin their flight duties as Second Officers.