Portuguese Flight Training Organization Launches Fully-Sponsored Flight Instructor Course in December 2025

Portugal – Sevenair Academy has opened applications for its Sponsored Flight Instructor Course. The programme includes full sponsorship, a guaranteed job offer, and a structured career path for aspiring instructors—supporting flight time building and long-term development within the industry.

• Fully sponsored training Flight Instructor Course (theory + flight phases)
• Guaranteed full-time employment with a permanent contract upon completion
• Attractive remuneration package, starting at Restricted VFR FI level
• Opportunity to build flight hours rapidly in a professional and structured environment
• Work at a leading ATO, part of the Airbus Flight Academy Network
• Be part of a collaborative, international team of instructors and training experts
• Base of work: Ponte de Sor

Minimum requirements to apply:

• CPL(A); or
• PPL(A) with CPL Theory + 200H total flight time (150H PIC)
• 20H PIC cross-country VFR
• 30H SEP, incl. 5H flown in the 6 months before selection
• 300nm solo cross-country with landings at 2 different aerodromes
• Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

Key Dates:

• Application deadline: December 20, 2025
• On-site selection interviews: Week 2 of 2026
• Program start date: First quarter of 2026
• Limited Seats available

Selection and Assessment Process:

• Initial document screening;
• In-person interview; (2nd week of 2026)
• Assessment:
• In-person Assessment
• Psychologist interview (online)

Final approval by the Head of Training and CFI Application Fee:

• Application fee of 2.000€ only payable by candidates invited to the In-person interview to confirm seat and enter final selection phase
• In the event that the candidate does not fulfil the minimum requirements set by Sevenair Academy, 1.500€ of the 2.000€ enrolment fee will be refunded. The remaining 500€ will be retained by Sevenair Academy to cover administrative and selection-related costs.

Bond Conditions

• Duration: 2 years or 1,500 flight instruction hours (whichever comes first)
• Bond value: 15.000€
• Activated only upon signing the full-time employment contract
• Early withdrawal or cause-based termination requires proportional reimbursement of the training investment

Source: Sevenair Academy