Iberia Opens a New Recruitment Call for Entry-Level Pilots Based in Madrid

The airline seeks professionals with at least 500 flight hours to strengthen its crew as part of its 2030 Flight Plan growth strategy.

Iberia has announced the launch of a new recruitment campaign for entry-level pilots, offering positions based in Madrid. The opportunity is open to aviation professionals who meet the company’s established requirements — most notably, holding a minimum of 500 flight hours on aircraft certified under CS-25 or equivalent standards.

This recruitment drive is part of Iberia’s ambitious 2030 Flight Plan, which outlines the airline’s growth and modernization strategy. The plan includes new routes to international destinations such as Toronto, Philadelphia, Monterrey, Orlando, Fortaleza, and Recife. It also involves the incorporation of new Airbus A350 and A321XLR aircraft and the complete renewal of Iberia’s short- and medium-haul fleet, reaffirming the airline’s commitment to leading the future of European aviation.

Interested applicants can submit their applications exclusively through Iberia’s official career website: trabajaconnosotros.iberia.es. The selection process will be conducted in stages and by groups, with shortlisted candidates receiving an email containing the details of their assessment sessions and required documentation.

Main Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible:

Education: Completed university entrance exam or equivalent qualifications.
License: ATPL(A) frozen EASA Part FCL and MCC. Candidates without an AESA-issued (Spanish) license must convert it within a maximum of four months from hiring (conversion costs to be borne by the candidate).
Flight experience: At least 500 hours on a CS-25 certified aircraft or equivalent, currently employed as a pilot with an operator.
Languages: English Language Proficiency Level 4 minimum and Spanish Level 5.
Legal requirements: Right to work in the European Union and a valid unrestricted passport.
Medical certification: Valid Class 1 medical certificate.
Background: Valid criminal record certificate.
Height: Between 157 cm and 191 cm.