MPL Program
Start Your Pilot Career with the Finnair MPL Program
The Finnair MPL Program (Multi-crew pilot licence) is a training program designed for those interested in a career as an airline pilot, aiming to qualify trainees to operate as part of a multi-pilot crew for an airline. Finnair’s MPL training prepares students directly for the role of an Airbus A320 pilot.
The initial phase of the training includes ATPL (airline transport pilot licence) theoretical studies, as well as around half a year of basic flight and instrument flight training. After this, studies continue in a flight simulator that replicates a real A320 flight deck, operating as a two-pilot crew. In the simulator phase, students practice not only technical skills but also the cooperation, communication, and decision‑making skills required in airline operations.
The MPL program is based on extensive use of new training technologies and flight simulators. In a simulated training environment, training scenarios can be controlled more effectively than in an actual aircraft, and training objectives can be ensured by simulating exactly the kinds of problem‑solving situations the student will face in their future work.
At the end of the training, students complete six landings in a real aircraft, as required by the authorities. After successfully completing the training, the student receives an MPL licence and an Airbus A320 type rating, qualifying them to work as an airline pilot for Finnair.
The training is carried out in cooperation with European flight training organisations. The partner of the first training is Center Air Pilot Academy in Denmark. Center Air is Denmark’s largest flight school and was the first in Europe to launch MPL training.
The duration of the training is approx. 22 months. The first 18-20 months of the training are organized at Center Air’s training facility in Roskilde, Denmark. The final part takes place in the A320 simulator at Finnair’s own training center in Vantaa, Finland.
The application period for the MPL Program is open from Friday 17 April until Sunday 3 May 2026.
The student selection for the MPL program is done using Selex Oy's application service. Register and fill out the application form (link below).
Who are we looking for
- Age of at least 18 years old and minimum 163 cm tall.
- Degree from an upper secondary school or completed vocational upper secondary qualification of at least three years (180 ECTS credits, 120 in the former credit system).
- Good language skills in Finnish and English.
- Fulfilling the medical criteria defined by Finnair (you can read more about the medical criteria from here).
- Passing a concise security clearance by the Finnish police.
What do we offer
- A fast-track pathway to train as an airline pilot for Finnair without any previous aviation background.
- Training required for the Multi-crew pilot licence (MPL) for a course fee of 60,000 euros.
- Airbus A320 type rating included as part of the training.
- Priority (for five years) for employment as a Finnair A320 pilot.
- The opportunity for an amazing career, with the potential to progress all the way to becoming an Airbus A350 captain.