Become a pilot at Corendon
Become a pilot at Corendon
From Zero to Hero in 16 months with a direct route to Corendon DUtch Airlines
Sign up for the selection and start your course in January
Europe’s most modern flight school, E-Flight Academy, and Corendon Dutch Airlines will launch the flight training program of the future in January 2026. Students can become fully qualified commercial pilots in a year and a half, with roughly half the emissions of conventional programs. Sustainable flying, digital learning, and completion within 16 months. Train in the Netherlands at Teuge Airport and Lelystad, and log your flight hours in sunny Alicante during the winter.
Start your ATPL journey
Start your career at Corendon while you're still studying!
The ATPL program at E-Flight Academy, in collaboration with Corendon Dutch Airlines, is unique. From day one, students are trained according to Corendon procedures, so that upon completion they can start working at the airline right away.
In addition to plenty of flying, you get exclusive access to company visits at Corendon, you’ll network with your future employer, and you’ll receive training that will be useful throughout your career. Because at E-Flight Academy, your career begins during your training.
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The benefits of this course
Direct route to Corendon
You will be at the front of the line at Corendon once you have completed the selection and training.
Small classes, lots of extras
Personal guidance and exclusive events. You get a variety of extra training and experiences that make you a better pilot.
100% thrill, 50% less emissions
Part of your training takes place on the world's largest fleet of electric aircraft. Quieter, cleaner and more modern.
Interim Certificates
Earn valuable licences during your training: PPL, CPL, IR. Each licence opens new opportunities.
International Training
In addition to training in the Netherlands at Teuge and Lelystad, you also fly several hours abroad. Good for experience and speed.
A wide variety of aircraft types
You will be introduced to many different types of aircraft. From simple two-seaters, advanced simulators to fast multi-engine aircraft.
From Zero to Hero in 16 months
Your ATPL training isn't a long marathon but a series of shorter sprints with clear milestones. Each step builds on the previous one and brings you closer to your end goal: First Officer at Corendon Dutch Airlines.
The route starts with the basics: learning to fly and your first solo. Then you build professional skills and learn to operate in all weather conditions. In parallel, you study the theory and Corendon procedures. After 16 months, you have all the licenses and knowledge to apply as a First Officer at Corendon.
Transparent costs, no surprises
The training costs € 119,000,-
Our goal is complete transparency about the the costs of a flight training. We also try to offer as much as possible at a fixed price.
More about the structure of the program
What is included in the price:
- All training required for a Frozen ATPL: PPL, Night Rating, UPRT, IR, MEP, ME-IR, and flight hours.
- All flight hours and instruction
- Landing fees
- Fuel and electricity
- Theory materials, theory training and access to learning resources
- Exams and proficiency checks
- Excursions and additional training/workshops
- Coffee and tea on site
What is not included in these costs
- Accommodation/housing
- Re-tests if not passed (€200-600 per retake)
- Extra training The price includes all lessons in our syllabus and required landing fees but you may need to repeat some lessons or perform extra landings that are not included.
- Flights to Alicante for extra training (€150-300 return)
- Medical examinations (€375-500)
- Personal expenses (food, transport, etc.)
- Type rating (provided by Corendon upon hire)
The extras, the partners, the experience...
Your career starts during your training
With this unique partnership, you don’t just get an ATPL course; you get a complete development program specifically focused on a career at Corendon Dutch Airlines.
Exclusive (Corendon) Training & Workshops:
- Corendon procedures and company culture
- Emergency Procedures Workshop
- Productivity training
- Personal Marketing Training
Company visits & networking:
- Maintenance companies and various airports
- Expert sessions with Corendon captains and crew
- Access to Corendon social events
- Access to E-Flight Club Nights
Practical career preparation:
- Ride along in the jumpseat on Corendon flights
- Mentorship program
- Ongoing guidance toward your Corendon career
Frequently Asked Questions
Training & Costs
No, not at the moment. You must fund your training yourself. If you wish, we can put you in touch with an organization that has extensive experience in financing training. If you pass the selection process and have started the training, we will also pay part of these advisory fees. For more information, please contact us.
Certainly. For this course we require several advance payments for the various lesson packages. These are both flight lesson packages and theory packages. We will agree a payment schedule with you before the start.
Then you stop the training. You only pay for the lessons you have taken. It may be that you have already passed a number of exams and therefore already hold a PPL license or IR rating. The great thing about the modular training is that stopping partway through or taking a different route is possible.
15-18 months for the complete training.
Yes, our EASA certification is globally recognized. Airlines especially value our modern approach.
If you make it through Corendon's selection, we assume you'll be working full time on your flight training. Besides flying, you'll also follow many theoretical subjects. You will take the training together with a number of fellow students.
Would you prefer to complete flight training at your own pace while continuing to work? Then you might be better off choosing a standard modular ATPL pathway.
Admission & Requirements
See Corendon's job posting for all details
See Corendon's job vacancy for full details
Yes, unfortunately. At the start we will fly a large part of the training on the Pipistrel Velis. It can carry a maximum of 180 kilo of weight. If you weigh more than 95 kilo, scheduling becomes difficult and you may not complete the training within 16 months. Also, if you are tall it’s a good idea to first purchase a trial lesson to see if it "fits".
Training & Location
Main base is Teuge Airport (near Apeldoorn and Deventer). In winter you can fly extra hours in Alicante, Spain for better flying weather. We also have a location at Lelystad where we learn to fly in the dark and where you will do many instrument approaches. We will also soon start electric flight lessons at Lelystad.
Deventer is nearby and affordable (€400-800/month). We can help you with housing through our network.
Career & Future
If you are selected you will sign a letter of intent with Corendon. The likelihood that you will be hired after your training is very high but this is not a guarantee. For information about the terms and conditions, it is best to contact Corendon.