What type rating does Lufthansa use?

Lufthansa operates 270+ aircraft (Airbus + Boeing wide and narrow body). The primary type ratings required are: A320, A350.

Does Lufthansa have a cadet programme?

Yes. Lufthansa runs the Lufthansa Aviation Training Cadet Programme, which trains pilots from as low as 0 hours to First Officer.

What authority does Lufthansa operate under?

Lufthansa operates under the EASA (LBA) and requires pilots to hold a licence issued under or validated by this authority.

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Lufthansa

Frankfurt, Germany

Fleet

270+ aircraft+

Destinations

200+ destinations

Min. hours

Zero hours

Min. age

18 years

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is Germany's flagship carrier and one of the largest airlines in the world by fleet size. It operates both wide-body long-haul and narrow-body European routes, with a fleet spanning the Airbus A319/A320/A321, A330, A340, A350, and Boeing 747-8. Lufthansa runs one of Europe's most prestigious pilot training programmes through the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) organisation.

Fleet & network

Fleet

270+ aircraft (Airbus + Boeing wide and narrow body)

Network

200+ destinations in 80+ countries

Type ratings required

A320 study guide A350 study guide

Cadet programme

Lufthansa Aviation Training Cadet Programme

Open to zero-hours applicants — full training provided.

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Pilot requirements

Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum flight hours: None (cadet pathway)
Regulatory authority: EASA (LBA)
Nationalities accepted: EU/EEA + work authorised in Germany