PILOT : APPLICATION PROCEDURES

CAT I : STUDENT PILOTS
      1. Filling in the application form
      2. Group written test
      3. Medical test
      4. Interview
      5. Aptitude test
CAT II : QUALIFIED PILOTS
      1. Filling in the application form
      2. Group written test
      3. Medical test is not required
      4. Interview   
      5. Aptitude test

Note : Applicants for CAT II need not undergo a medical test but will proceed to the next step. Other procedures remain the same as for CAT I, expect the requirements for CAT II are slightly different and are listed in the appendix.

form in person at the Flight Operations & Training Center (BLD. No.5), within the scheduled dates.
The requirements are as follows :
      - Thai national, male, age below 28 years (applicable date of birth not before October 1)
      - Exempted from military service
      - University graduate with a Bachelor Degree
      - Good command of spoken and written English
      - Excellent health, Good eye sight
      - Minimum height 165 cms

Pilot's recruiting and selecting process
      Applicants who possess all the requirements will be required to sit for a group written test. This test will consist of English language papers and Technical knowledge papers.
      Applicants who pass the written test with a satisfactory result will qualify for the medical test at their own expense.
      Only applicants who pass the medical test will be required to attend an interview by THAI Pilot Selection Committee, then applicants who pass the interview test could be eligible to sit for aptitude test, which is the final decisive test.

Remarks :
      - Applicants who pass this final decisive test with a satisfactory result will be accepted for THAI's sponsorship to study at the Civil Aviation Training Center at Hua Hin.
      - The flying training course will last for 12 months, during which time THAI will pay for the cost of the training.

Appendix
REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFIED PILOTS
1. Thai National male, age below 38 years (applicable date of Birth not before October 1)
2. Possessing a Bachelor Degree
3. Good command of both spoken and written English
4. Graduated from a flying school recognized by THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL
5. Holding a Commercial Pilot Licence
6. Currently flying a fixed wing aircraft only