OSM Aviation Academy
OSM Aviation Academy offers the OSM Airline Ready® Program, a competency-based training program designed to meet partners and OSM philosophy of Training Excellence for talented new individuals seeking a professional career as Airline Pilot. The training program spans 20-24 months, covering all theory and flying to meet all requirements needed to become an Airline Ready® Pilot. During your time with OSM Aviation Academy you will be mentored jointly throughout the course with Airline Partners. When you successfully complete the 24-month course, you will undergo a review board and be evaluated to proceed on to join Airline Partners, flying DHC-8, Boeing 737, or 787 around the world.
OSM Aviation Academy offers the OSM Airline Ready® Program, a competency-based training program designed to meet partners and OSM philosophy of Training Excellence for talented new individuals seeking a professional career as Airline Pilot. The training program spans 20-24 months, covering all theory and flying to meet all requirements needed to become an Airline Ready® Pilot. During your time with OSM Aviation Academy you will be mentored jointly throughout the course with Airline Partners. When you successfully complete the 24-month course, you will undergo a review board and be evaluated to proceed on to join Airline Partners, flying DHC-8, Boeing 737, or 787 around the world.
OSM Aviation Academy, Peder Thomassons gate 12, 4836 Arendal, Norway
EASA Approved
SE: Cessna 172 G1000
ME: Diamond DA42
Note: EASA Approved Flight Training Organization
OSM Aviation Academy offers the OSM Airline Ready® Program, a competency-based training program designed to meet partners and OSM philosophy of Training Excellence for talented new individuals seeking a professional career as Airline Pilot. The training program spans 20-24 months, covering all theory and flying to meet all requirements needed to become an Airline Ready® Pilot. During your time with OSM Aviation Academy you will be mentored jointly throughout the course with Airline Partners. When you successfully complete the 24-month course, you will undergo a review board and be evaluated to proceed on to join Airline Partners, flying DHC-8, Boeing 737, or 787 around the world.
CPL ME/IR with frozen ATPL and FAA license - All licenses required to start your airline career
Training begins in United States with Basic Flying followed by Advanced Flying
After completing flight training in US, students return to Norway for ATPL theory and exams
Continue with A-UPRT, followed by CPL ME/IR skill test
Program ends with Airline Pilot Standard course APS-MCC
Price plan: 25 000kr registration fee (14 days after receiving contract) + 290 000kr for each of 4 semesters
Total cost: 1 185 000kr
Payment schedule: 1st semester within 1 week of course start, 2nd semester 6 months, 3rd semester 12 months, 4th semester 18 months after course start
When you graduate, you will have all certificates required to be hired as an airline pilot
May join airline partners flying DHC-8, Boeing 737, or 787 around the world
Whether you start in fall or spring, you will complete the same theoretical subjects and flight training
OSM Aviation Academy, Peder Thomassons gate 12, 4836 Arendal, Norway
Admission for pilot training courses at OSM Aviation Academy is generally open throughout the year, with new enrollments starting periodically. International students are highly advised to apply at least 3 to 6 months in advance to allow sufficient time for visa processing (such as the M-1 student visa), TSA clearance, and medical assessments.
The typical duration of a CPL or Integrated ATPL program at OSM Aviation Academy is 12 to 24 months. The exact timeline depends on whether you choose a modular or integrated pathway, weather patterns at the training base, and your weekly flying frequency.
To enroll at OSM Aviation Academy, you must be at least 17 or 18 years old (depending on the program), have completed secondary education (STEM subjects preferred), and hold a valid aviation medical certificate (EASA, FAA, or UKCAA Class 1 or Class 2 depending on your target license).
Most major flight training organizations like OSM Aviation Academy offer either on-campus housing/hostel accommodation and mess facilities, or have partnerships with local student housing providers. Please contact the school directly using the details below for current availability and rates.