Specialist training for airline simulator and interview assessment preparation.
Preparing airline ready-pilots for assessment success across European and international airlines.
Delivered on B737NG & B737MAX simulators at our centre in Swords, Dublin.
Receive a structured study pack before your session so you arrive prepared and ready to maximise your simulator time.
Training aligned with current airline assessment profiles, built on over 12 years’ experience preparing cadets for airline assessments
Delivered in small groups with focused, personalised instructor feedback.
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All programmes include HR & Technical Interview Preparation alongside simulator training.
Each day includes 2 hours Pilot Flying & 2 hours Pilot Monitoring*
€550
per person
€900
per person
€1,250
per person
€1,600
per person
*Cadets are paired where possible to maximise PF/PM exposure. Back-seating may also be available.
All prices include instructor time — no hidden costs.
Prices effective from April 2026
Which Programme Should I Choose?
Recommended for:
737 APS & MCC/JOC cadets who are current and seeking a short refresher on the raw-data assessment profile.
‣ Comfortable in manual flight without Flight Directors
‣ Proficient using HSI VOR / APP modes
‣ Already well-aligned with the airlines assessment profile
Focused on validation and fine-tuning — not building the profile from scratch.
Our standard programme for airline assessment preparation.
Recommended for:
‣ 737 APS & MCC/JOC completed more than 3 months ago
‣ Cadets with limited raw-data exposure
‣ Candidates requiring structured PF / PM repetition
Focused on:
‣ Removing inconsistencies
‣ Improving scan discipline
‣ Building confidence under pressure
Structured PF/PM cycles reinforce the assessment profile and support the development of a repeatable performance standard.
Most 737 cadets develop a strong, repeatable performance standard over two days.
Recommended for:
‣ Cadets transitioning from A320 / ALSIM / generic MCC simulators
‣ 737 APS & MCC/JOC completed more than 6 months ago
‣ Limited 737 raw-data experience
Designed for cadets seeking a more comprehensive and structured preparation:
Extended repetition across multiple days in both PF and PM roles allows for deeper consolidation of the full assessment profile.
Particular focus on:
‣ Raw-data handling
‣ Energy management
‣ Structured CRM under assessment conditions
Aimed at developing confidence, consistency, and reinforcing profile discipline.
The objective is not simply more simulator time — it is composure, control, and consistency under assessment conditions
All programmes include:
✔ Simulator training
✔ HR & Technical interview preparation
Training is delivered in small groups (max three candidates) to maximise simulator time and personalised instructor feedback.
Still unsure which programme to choose? Get in touch — we’ll recommend the right option based on your experience.
Provided in advance of your training, our structured study pack ensures you arrive prepared and ready to maximise your simulator time.
Includes:
✓ 737NG & 737MAX Overview
✓ Pitch & Power Tables
✓ Step-by-Step Tutorial
✓ Assessment Briefing Guide
✓ Navblue/Jeppesen Plates
✓ Popular Interview Questions
✓ Sample Questions and Answers
We assess your technical knowledge and prepare you for both technical and HR interview questions, using structured techniques to help you deliver clear, confident and well-structured responses.
This includes:
✓ Review of core technical knowledge
✓ Practice with common and airline-specific technical questions
✓ Structuring clear, concise responses under pressure
✓ Preparation for HR and competency-based questions
✓ Techniques for clear, confident communication
Your simulator training is aligned with the airline assessment profile you are preparing for.
Typically includes:
✓ SID with or without FDs
✓ General Handling exercises
✓ Steep turns 45° angle of bank
✓ NDB Hold techniques
✓ QDM/QDR Intercepts & tracking
✓ Position fixing exercises
✓ Raw Data ILS
✓ Single Engine ILS (if required)
✓ Go-Around procedure
✓ Non-normal and emergency scenarios
✓ Focus on any specific areas you wish to develop
Airlines are looking for First Officers who can demonstrate strong communication, situational awareness, decision-making and teamwork under pressure.
We prepare you to demonstrate effective Crew Resource Management during your assessment, with a focus on showcasing these core competencies clearly and confidently.
This includes:
✓ Applying structured decision-making models
✓ (PIOSEE / DODAR / FORDEC)
✓ Managing non-normal and time-critical scenarios
✓ Communicating clearly and working effectively as part of a crew
Maintaining strong situational awareness is critical during your assessment, directly influencing your decision-making, aircraft control and overall performance.
We develop your navigation and situational awareness through:
✓ Structured and repeated PF/PM cycles
✓ Reinforcing configuration and assessment profile discipline
High-workload navigation exercises, including:
✓ Radial inbound and outbound interceptions
✓ QDM/QDR intercepts and tracking
✓ NDB holding techniques
✓ Position fixing and chart interpretation
We provide simple, practical techniques to help you execute these tasks accurately and confidently under assessment conditions.
Most cadets choose the 2 Day Programme, which provides sufficient time to build a consistent, repeatable standard.
If it has been some time since your APS/MCC or you are transitioning from another aircraft type, a longer programme may be more suitable.
Yes — all training is aligned with current airline assessment profiles, with a strong focus on raw-data handling, energy management and structured CRM under evaluation.
No, we will provide you with a PM or pair you with another cadet.
No, the instructor is included in the price – no hidden fees!
Ideally 7 days notice. However please drop us an email to enquire, as we may be able to accommodate you on short notice.
No — airline assessment preparation is not regulated under EASA.
Our focus is on delivering airline-specific assessment preparation in a realistic, structured training environment.
No — these shared sessions are designed specifically for airline assessment preparation rather than hour building.
Our simulators use industry-leading ProSim 737 software with Boeing-licensed data, ensuring accurate handling and reliable pitch & power characteristics for raw-data flying.
We operate two Flight Simulators:
1. Boeing 737 NG (737-800)
2. Boeing 737 MAX (737-8200)
Assessment Preparation & Canvassing Disclaimer:
We provide structured training, guidance, and feedback to support your airline assessment preparation.
Your primary reference should always be the airline you are interviewing with.
UPiLOT has no affiliation with any airline recruitment or assessment process.
We do not offer guarantees of success. Final outcomes depend on each candidate’s preparation, performance, and the airline’s assessment criteria.
We are interested in hearing from full-time and part-time Simulator Instructors who would like to join our team.
Minimum requirement - Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Boeing 737 experience an advantage
Get in touch by sending a cover letter and your CV to administrator@upilot.ie
We are also interested in hearing from low hour cadets who are interested in part time work to gain simulator experience.
last Updated March 2026
UPiLOT Flight Simulator Centre
G10 Swords Enterprise Park,
Swords, Dublin, Ireland
K67 DV76
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