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For many pilots, the dream of flying begins at an airport fence or during a childhood holiday flight. For Daumants Lūsa, the path to aviation began on snow-covered biathlon tracks, shaped by years of elite sport, discipline, and international competition. Today, having graduated from airBaltic Pilot Academy and joined airBaltic as a pilot, he brings […]

The airBaltic Pilot Academy is not only shaping future pilots! it’s also quietly building bridges that bring people back to Latvia.

Each year, more than one thousand pilots and cabin crew complete recurrent training at the airBaltic Training centre.

November 5, 2025, already the 28th group of 17 students began their professional pilot studies at the airBaltic Pilot Academy of the Latvian national airline airBaltic.

Yesterday, 33 students graduated from the airBaltic Pilot Academy, which marks the largest graduation ceremony in the academy’s history.

At the airBaltic Pilot Academy in Riga, Latvia, the dream of becoming a commercial pilot attracts students from across Europe—and even beyond.

We are excited to share the complete recording of our recent airBaltic Pilot Academy Online Open Day, which took place on September 23, 2025.

When picturing a future pilot, many imagine a young graduate straight out of high school, chasing their very first career.

Today, already the 27th group of 15 students began their professional pilot studies at the airBaltic Pilot Academy of the Latvian national airline airBaltic.

The Latvian airline airBaltic is proud to celebrate an important milestone for both the company and its airBaltic Pilot Academy, as Kaspars Kasakovskis has successfully completed his Captain upgrade, becoming the first airBaltic Pilot Academy graduate to serve as a Captain at the airline.

In aviation, few influences are as strong as family — especially when that family is already part of the airBaltic team

The Latvian national airline airBaltic will participate in the Kaunas Aviation Festival 2025, taking place on July 26, this year.

In a remarkable demonstration of career growth and passion for aviation, 34 employees from various departments across the airline have taken the bold step of transitioning to the light deck, pursuing a new role as pilots through the airBaltic Pilot Academy.

The airBaltic’s Pilot Academy is expanding its instructor team with returning graduates, thus reinforcing its commitment to developing top-tier pilots.

airBaltic Training continues to strengthen its position as a leading aviation training provider by offering tailor-made Airbus A220 training solutions, renewals, and revalidations

airBaltic’s Pilot Academy has reached a remarkable milestone – more than half of the airline’s First Officers are now graduates of the academy.

Today, already the 26th group of 15 students began their professional pilot studies at the airBaltic Pilot Academy.

On March 14 at 1:00 PM (Riga local time), the Latvian national airline airBaltic will be hosting an open day at the Pilot Academy.

Today, 7 students graduated from the Pilot Academy and additionally, the 25th group of 16 students begun their professional pilot studies.

airBaltic continues to expand its training facilities with the introduction of a second Airbus A220 full-flight simulator at airBaltic Training Center, in Riga, Latvia.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Today 8 students graduated from the Pilot Academy and the 24th group of students started their professional pilot studies.

airBaltic Training prepares future pilots, maintenance professionals and cabin crew and equips professionals across the aviation sector with cutting-edge skills tailored to industry needs.

The airBaltic Pilot Academy announces an upcoming price change for its Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) course.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

18 students graduated from the airBaltic Pilot Academy . Additionally, the 23rd group of 15 students has already begun their professional pilot studies.

The Latvian national airline airBaltic is set to expand its training capabilities with the arrival of a second Airbus A220 full flight simulator later this year.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Latvian national airline airBaltic is proud to announce that a continuously increasing number of employees from various departments have decided to change career paths and pursue their dreams of becoming pilots by enrolling in the airBaltic Pilot Academy.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

airBaltic Training is now offering a unique three-hour course designed to make your flights more peaceful.

airBaltic Training is honored to announce the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with Diamond Aircraft for the acquisition of three all-electric eDA40 and two DA42-VI aircraft.

During the event, we invite everyone interested in aviation to a conversation where we will introduce our training aircraft, discuss the curriculum and structure of our pilot studies, and explain the prerequisites for receiving airBaltic support.

At the beginning of May 2024, airBaltic Training accepted its tenth training aircraft – Diamond DA40 NG – for the airBaltic Pilot Academy, manufactured by Diamond Aircraft.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

On April 10, 2024, four students graduated from the airBaltic Pilot Academy and additionally, the 22nd group of 16 students begun their studies.

So far overall 10 graduates from the airBaltic Pilot Academy have joined the academy’s team as theoretical and flight instructors.

On February 5, 2024, the 21st group of 16 students began their professional pilot studies at the airBaltic Pilot Academy.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Our graduate Elīna Štēbele about the journey to bring to Riga a remarkable holiday gift—a brand-new Airbus A220-300

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

This autumn, airBaltic Pilot Academy has launched an initiative to visit Latvian schools to talk about entry requirements, studies and work at airBaltic.

The Latvian national airline, airBaltic, announces that the number of employees at the company has exceeded 2500.

On November 6, 2023 – seven students graduated from the Latvian national airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy.

After passing the company’s assessment, airBaltic will loan most of the study fee.

Ivars is flying for the airline and also trains new pilots.

On September 4, 2023, during a special event, the fifth anniversary of the Latvian national airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy was celebrated.

Liepaja International Airport will host the second Baltic International Airshow 2023 on the first weekend of August.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

As the time when high school graduates submit documents for further studies has begun, great interest and demand can be observed at airBaltic Pilot Academy.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

On May 12 the Latvian national airline airBaltic will be hosting an open day at the airBaltic Pilot Academy.

On March 10, the Latvian national airline airBaltic will be hosting an open day at the Pilot Academy.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Overall, there are 67 active students for now, and four new study groups will be formed in 2023 – in February, May, September and November.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

On November 14, 2022, 13 students graduated from the Latvian national airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program.

More and more young female pilots are joining airBaltic’s flight crew after the airline’s announcement a year ago that it is keeping its promise and starting to hire pilots again.

On September 5, 2022, 8 students graduated from the Latvian airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program.

Want to become an airline pilot but don't know where to begin? airBaltic Pilot Academy is recruiting students!

It was two days full of adventures and our first formation flights!

It wouldn't be difficult for everyone would do it. Thus, motivated by himself, the Monopols guest achieved his dream - to become an aircraft pilot.

A graduate of the Pilot Academy, airBaltic pilot Artūrs came to the rescue of Pauls Timrots, who tried to take off and land an aircraft in the simulator for the first time.

My name is Jonathan Houët, I have dual French and British nationality and I am currently a student at the airBaltic Pilot Academy. 

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Want to become an airline pilot but don't know where to begin?

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Baltic Outlook met with Anta Zvilna to talk about the new funding model and the training process at the academy.

On May 16, 2022, 16 students graduated from the Latvian airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program.

airBaltic Pilot Academy announces that it has improved the payment structure for its commercial pilot study program.

Want to become an airline pilot but don't know where to begin? airBaltic Pilot Academy is recruiting students!

Back in September 2020, airBaltic Training launched a new training program for aircraft mechanics in cooperation with the Liepājas Valsts tehnikums.

In September six graduates of airBaltic Training Pilot Academy received their commercial pilot licenses, and among them was 22-year old Sindija Legzdiņa, the academy’s first female graduate.

Baltic Outlook introduces you to some of the most important people at airBaltic – its flight crew members, who have some of the most interesting hobbies.

Want to become a airline pilot but don't know where to begin? airBaltic Pilot Academy is recruiting students.