Avianca Pilot Recruitment Process 2026
Everything you need to know about the Avianca pilot hiring process, from application to final assessment. Updated 2026-08-22.
Avianca screens with an aptitude battery before a human reads your application.
Sit a timed practice paper free — no account. Scored on pace as well as accuracy, because pace is what the real battery culls on.
Where are you with Avianca?
Selection runs on its own timetable, and what helps depends entirely on where you are in it. Tell us, and what we send you matches that — nothing else.
| Hiring status | Active— applications open |
|---|---|
| Country / Region | Colombia · Latin America |
| Bases | 3 bases · BOG, SLV, MDE |
| Fleet types | A319/320/321neo, A330-200, B787-8 |
| Contract type | Contract-based |
| Type ratings accepted | A319, A320, A321, A330, B787 |
| Assessment stages | 4 stages · 3-step pipeline |
How to Apply: Avianca Pilot Application Process
The Avianca pilot selection pipeline runs 3 steps from initial application through to first day of training. Here is exactly what to expect at each stage.
- 1
Online Application
2-4 weeksApply via Avianca pilot careers.
- 2
Assessment
1 dayTesting and interview in Bogota.
- 3
Training
8-10 weeksType rating.
Assessment Stages: What Avianca Tests
1. Online Application & Screening
Initial review of qualifications, flight hours, certificates, and background.
Preparation Tips
- Ensure logbook is accurate and up to date
- Have all certificates scanned and ready
- Tailor your CV to airline operations
2. Aptitude & Psychometric Testing
Computer-based tests measuring cognitive ability, multi-tasking, spatial awareness, and personality traits.
Preparation Tips
- Practice with COMPASS or PILAPT test preparation
- Work on mental math speed
- Get adequate sleep before test day
3. Simulator Assessment
Fixed-base or full-motion simulator session evaluating hand-flying, instrument skills, and multi-crew coordination.
Preparation Tips
- Practice raw-data instrument approaches
- Brief out loud as you would with a real crew
- Manage workload verbally
4. Panel / HR Interview
Competency-based interview with senior pilots and HR covering behavioral scenarios, motivation, and airline knowledge.
Preparation Tips
- Use STAR method for behavioral answers
- Research the airline thoroughly
- Prepare 8-10 strong aviation anecdotes
Avianca Pilot Interview Questions
Recent Avianca pilot candidates report these questions appearing in their panel and HR interviews. Use STAR-format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) responses and have 8-10 aviation anecdotes ready.
- Q1
Why Avianca?
- Q2
Describe a situation where you made a critical decision under time pressure.
- Q3
Why do you want to fly for this airline specifically?
- Q4
Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for safety.
- Q5
How do you handle fatigue management during long duty periods?
Minimum Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Licence | Aerocivil ATPL, or an ICAO licence convertible in the country of the operating affiliate |
| Medical | Class 1 |
| Language | Spanish proficiency required |
| Flight time | Avianca states hour requirements with each recruitment campaign rather than as a standing figure, and they differ by seat and by fleet. Read the live posting — a single number quoted for Avianca is a guess. |
Fleet You Could Fly at Avianca
3 aircraft types currently operated
Type ratings accepted at application
Holding one of these ratings can accelerate the hiring pipeline.
Avianca Pilot Bases (3)
Available pilot bases — bid by seniority
Insider Tips for Avianca Applicants
One of the oldest airlines in the world
Bogota hub connects Americas
Post-restructuring growth
Knowing the Avianca process is step one. Being ready for the stages that actually cut people is step two.
Before a human reads your application there is an aptitude battery, and candidates consistently report it as the heaviest cull — pace, not difficulty. You can practise it here for free: timed papers generated fresh each run, plus a divided-attention drill that measures how much your performance degrades under load. And when you reach the interview, there are 100 Avianca-specific questions with model answers, the red flags that fail each one, and the follow-ups the panel actually asks.
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