Pilot training in Japan

Become a Pilot in Japan

Japan's rigorous aviation standards produce highly skilled pilots. With an aging pilot population, Japanese airlines are actively recruiting and offering cadet programs.

Authority
JCAB
Language
Japanese
PPL avg cost
¥1,500,000 - ¥2,500,000
ATPL / CPL avg cost
¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000

Pilot demand

High — aging pilot workforce creating demand

Top training cities

TokyoOsakaNagoya

Major airlines hiring

  • • Japan Airlines
  • • All Nippon Airways
  • • Peach Aviation

Why train in Japan

  • ✓Extremely high safety standards
  • ✓Airline-funded cadet programs
  • ✓Japanese language requirement
  • ✓Modern fleet operations

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