Thai Air Asia Schedule, Tests, Selection, & Training

Thai Air Asia Student Pilot Application Requirements & Procedures

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The requirements are as follows:

Thai national, male, age not over 30 years old (applicable date of birth not before October 01, 1993)
Male or female, exempted from military service
University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree
Good command of both spoken and written English
TOEIC / TOEFL / IELTS (within ONE year)
Excellent health and good eye sight
- Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses are allowed up to -300
- Applicants who had LASIK or PRK operations must wait one year before applying
Minimum height of 165 cms. for males, 163 cms. for females
Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Royal Thai Police Clearance. Candidates will be disqualified for criminal or drunk driving records.

Note: Applicants who failed the Aptitude Test are not allowed to reapply until after a 6-month period.

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Applicants must apply at: www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
Please fill in the application form, and follow the instructions. Please make sure you print out your applicant ID. You will need this throughout the recruitment process.
The application fee is B600. This is non-refundable. Payment methods will be advised.

ANNOUNCING NAMES OF APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GROUP WRITTEN TEST: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Applicants eligible for the Group Written Test will be notified at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
Applicants will receive an email to confirm the seat number for the Group Written Test. Applicants must print out the email on A4 paper, and present it to the examiner at the examination along with the applicant's Thai Identification Card.

GROUP WRITTEN TEST (08:00 - 12:30) AT THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY (RANGSIT CAMPUS), PAHOLYOTHIN ROAD: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

The Group Written Test is completely in ENGLISH. The Test is in TWO parts:

The Technical Knowledge Test is to test applicants' proficiency levels in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, general science, aviation, and general knowledge. The test has 100 questions over a 100-minute period.
The English Knowledge / Aptitude Tests both have 100 questions. The total time for these tests is 2 hours.
- The English Knowledge Test (TOEFL level) is to test the applicant's ability in reading comprehension, structure, grammar, usage, vocabulary, conversation, and written expression.
- The Aptitude Test will test applicants' abilities in speed scanning, spatial orientation, logical thinking, perception, and short-term memory.

Applicants must be at the test room on time. They must also wear shirt and tie, and bring their returned email application ID bill, Thai ID card, and some pens, pencils (2B), and erasers.
Applicants are not allowed to take computers, calculators, mobile phones, or other personal belongings into the test room.
Applicants must pass the Group Written Test with a score of at least 60% in order to qualify for the next step.

A LOT of student pilot applicants FAIL the Group Written Test because they think they don't need to prepare!!!

ANNOUNCING GROUP WRITTEN TEST RESULTS, NAME LIST FOR THE MEDICAL TEST, & QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS: Please check dates / location at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Applicants who pass the Group Written Test are required to submit qualification documents.

Applicants must bring along the following docum ents:

Two 1-inch recent photographs (taken in colour within 3 months of the application date)
Thai Identity card or government employee card
House registration certificate / book
Authentic certificate of exemption from military service
Educational documents:
- Bachelor’s Degree & Bachelor’s Degree Transcript or Certificate of Expected Graduation
- TOEIC / TOEFL / IELTS (optional) certified score report
  - Validity must cover the e-application period

Applicants must provide originals of all documents and one photocopy of each document.

Applicants with fake or fraudulently obtained military service exemption certificates will not be allowed to test.

Please check dates / location for document submission at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

MEDICAL TEST AT THE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE, ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE (NEXT TO BHUMIPHOL ADULYADEJ HOSPITAL), 171, PAHOLYOTHIN ROAD: Please check dates at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

All Student Pilot applicants are required to have a Medical Examination.
The fee for the Medical Examination is 1,600 Baht per person. Applicants must pay this on the day of the examination. It is non-refundable.
Applicants must:
- Not eat any food after 8 pm on the day before the Medical Examination. Applicants can drink a little water if it is really necessary.
- Applicants must wear shirt and tie, and bring their application ID, Thai ID card, and some pens, pencils, and erasers.
It is not difficult to pass if applicants exercise a lot before the tests. The doctors are very strict about eyes, ears, and blood. If you are not sure or if you think you a problem, it is a very good idea to check your health 2 or 3 months before you have the examination. If you drink or smoke, it is also a very good idea to stop or limit it. If you cannot pass the easiest step to be a pilot, you will not be happy, so it is up to you to follow the advice above.

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THE ENGLISH TEST / INTERVIEW WITH THE THAI AIR ASIA PILOT SELECTION COMMITTEE IS IN TWO PARTS:

ENGLISH TEST: Please check date / location at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
- Applicants will have an English Language Group Listening Test. This includes tests of English and technical knowledge.
- All applicants will also be required to take a psychology (personal) paper test with approximately 250 questions.
- Applicants must be at the listening room on time. They must also wear shirt and tie, and bring their application ID and Thai identification card.

INTERVIEW WITH THE THAI AIR ASIA PILOT SELECTION COMMITTEE, THAI AIR ASIA OFFICE, OSC BUILDING, KINGKAEW ROAD: Please check dates at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

All applicants will have a 20-30 minute interview with 3-4 Thai Air Asia staff (1 or 2 captains, chief pilot, HR manager, CEO, ...).
Usually only 2 of the staff will talk to you. The other staff will watch you, and check your reactions when they stress or pressure you. The selection committee want to check you are serious to be an Air Asia pilot, that you have the ability to work well under pressure, and that you can do 2 or 3 things at the same time. (This usually includes solving mathematics problems.)
Applicants must be at the meeting room on time. They must also wear shirt and tie, and bring their applicant ID and Thai identification card.

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ANNOUNCING AIR ASIA INTERVIEW RESULTS & NAME LIST FOR THE AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS: Please check dates / location at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AT THE RTAF INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE, BHUMIPHOL ADULYADEJ HOSPITAL: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
THE AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS ARE IN TWO PARTS:

Aviation Psychological Group Test (Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment):
- This test is from 8 am - 12 noon at Briefing Room No. 1, 3rd Floor. Applicants must arrive at the test room no later than 07:30 am.
- Applicants must wear a shirt and tie, and bring along a one-inch recent photograph, their application ID, Thai ID card, glasses (if necessary), and some pens, pencils, and erasers.
- The fee for the test is 900 Baht per person. Applicants must pay this on the day of the examination. It is non-refundable.
Aviation Psychological Individual Test (Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment):
- This test is from 08:15 - 13:00 at Room No. 223, 2nd Floor.
- Applicants will be tested by aviation psychologists.
- Applicants must be at the meeting room on time. Applicants must wear a shirt and tie, and bring along their applicant ID, and Thai ID card.

ANNOUNCING FINAL RESULT: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

ORIENTATION & CONTRACT SIGNING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

After the Final Results are announced, successful applicants are required to sign a contract with the company.

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Thai Air Asia Qualified Pilot Application Requirements & Procedures

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The requirements for pilots with command experience and Thai ATPL are as follows:

Thai national, male, age below 55 years old (applicable date of birth from October 01, 1967)
Exempted from military service (male only)
Minimum height of 163 cms.
University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree
Good command of both spoken and written English. Must have ICAO English Proficiency Level 4 or above.
Holding a Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Royal Thai Police Clearance. Candidates will be disqualified for criminal or drunk driving records.
Excellent health and good eyesight

Currently flying fixed-wing aircraft (only)
Graduated from a flying school recognised by the Thai Department of Aviation
Holding a Thai CAA Commercial Pilot’s Licence
Holding a Medical Class 1 Certificate issued only by the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Thai Air Force
Minimum Hours:
- 4,000+ total flight time and
- 500+ P-I-C hours (A320/A330/A340) or
- 1,000+ P-I-C hours in aircraft equipped with EFIS/FMS or
- 2,500+ P-I-C hours in airline operations (MPA > 20,000kg)

The requirements for pilots with NO command experience, and Thai ATPL or Thai CPL are as follows:

Thai national, male, age below 40 years old (applicable date of birth from October 01, 1973 onwards)
Exempted from military service (male only)
Minimum height of 163 cms.
University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree
Good command of both spoken and written English.
TOEIC / TOEFL / IELTS (within ONE year) or ICAO English (minimum level 4).
Holding a Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Royal Thai Police Clearance. Candidates will be disqualified for criminal or drunk driving records.
Excellent health and good eyesight
Currently flying fixed-wing aircraft (only)
Graduated from a flying school recognised by the Thai Department of Aviation
Holding a Thai CAA Commercial Pilot’s Licence
Holding a Medical Class 1 Certificate issued only by the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Thai Air Force

RECEIVING ONLINE E-APPLICATIONS: Please check dates at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Applicants must apply at: www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
Please fill in the application form, and follow the instructions. Please make sure you print out your applicant ID. You will need this throughout the recruitment process.
The application fee is B900. This is non-refundable. Payment methods will be advised.

ANNOUNCING NAMES OF APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GROUP WRITTEN TEST: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Applicants eligible for the Group Written Test will be notified at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
Applicants will receive an email to confirm the seat number for the Group Written Test. Applicants must print out the email on A4 paper, and present it to the examiner at the examination along with the applicant's Thai Identification Card.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE TEST (08:00 - 12:30) AT JUPITER ROOM, MIRACLE GRAND CONVENTION HOTEL, VIBHAVADI-RANGSIT ROAD: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.
The Basic Knowledge Test is in TWO parts:

Technical & General Aviation Knowledge Test (100 Questions):
- Applicants will be tested on their knowledge of technical and general aviation (from PPL up to ATPL). Applicants may also be tested on their abilities in subjects essential for pilots, like high school mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, general science, and general knowledge.
English Knowledge Test (50 Questions):
- Applicants will be tested on their abilities in listening, reading comprehension, structure, grammar, and vocabulary (TOEIC - TOEFL level)
Applicants must be at the test room on time. They must also wear shirt and tie, and bring their application ID card, Thai Identification card, and some pens, pencils, and erasers. Applicants are not allowed to take computers, calculators, mobile phones, or other personal belongings into the test room.
Applicants must pass the Group Written Test with a score of at least 80% in order to qualify for the next step.

A LOT of qualified pilot applicants FAIL the Group Written Test because they think they don't need to prepare!!!

ANNOUNCING GROUP WRITTEN TEST RESULTS & NAME LIST FOR THE AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS: Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Aviation Psychological Group Test (Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment):
- This test is from 8 am - 12 noon at Briefing Room No. 1, 3rd Floor. Applicants must arrive at the test room no later than 07:30 am.
- Applicants must wear a shirt and tie, and bring along a one-inch recent photograph, their application ID, Thai ID card, glasses (if necessary), and some pens, pencils, and erasers.
- The fee for the test is 900 Baht per person. Applicants must pay this on the day of the examination. It is non-refundable.
Aviation Psychological Individual Test (Please check date at www.thaiairasiarecruitment):
- This test is from 08:15 - 13:00 at Room No. 223, 2nd Floor.
- Applicants will be tested by aviation psychologists.
- Applicants must be at the meeting room on time. Applicants must wear a shirt and tie, and bring along their applicant ID, and Thai ID card.

ANNOUNCING AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS RESULTS & NAME LIST FOR THE INTERVIEW WITH THE THAI AIR ASIA PILOT SELECTION COMMITTEE, THAI AIR ASIA OFFICE, OSC BUILDING, KINGKAEW ROAD: Please check dates at www.thaiairasiarecruitment.

Before applicants can have an interview with the Thai Air Asia selection committee, applicants need to submit the following documents:

Two 1-inch recent photographs (taken in colour within 3 months of the application date)
Thai identification card or government employee card
House registration certificate / book
Authentic certificate of exemption from military service
Educational documents:
- Bachelor’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
- Flying School Certificate and Transcript which state the following:
  - Duration of course
  - Flying training hours for each type of aircraft
- TOEIC / TOEFL / IELTS (optional) certified score report
  - Validity must cover the e-application period
Pilot's Licence & medical certification
Pilot's Logbook