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Air Nostrum pilot assessment

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Air Nostrum is profitable again and growing inside the Iberia network, but in 2026 it recruits pilots quietly through a standing candidate pool rather than public campaigns, with a fleet decision on the CRJ1000 still pending.

No public pilot campaign; ongoing FO intake via candidate pool reported (Oct 2026)

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Air Nostrum is a Valencia-based regional airline founded in 1994 that flies as Iberia Regional Air Nostrum under a franchise signed in 1997, feeding Iberia's Madrid hub and linking smaller Spanish airports. It operates Bombardier CRJ1000 jets and ATR 72-600 turboprops and in 2025 carried a record 6.06 million passengers, returning to profit. Its history is one of resilience and adaptation: rapid growth in the 1990s, a long restructuring after 2009, SEPI state support in 2022, diversification into high-speed rail through Iryo and, in 2026, the wind-down of the SARA project with CityJet to refocus on Spain.

Key facts

Fleet	46 aircraft managed by the group: CRJ1000 (100 seats) and ATR 72-600 (72 seats)
Orders	No firm jet orders; CRJ1000 life extension vs Embraer E2 / Airbus A220 under study
Bases	Valencia hub; CRJ VLC, BCN, MAD; ATR PMI, AGP, LEI, BIO (reported)
Pilots	350+ pilots represented by SEPLA
Hiring 2026	Steady intake reported (Apr 2026); type rating no longer required for FOs (reported Aug 2026)
Entry routes	Licensed FO (rated or non-rated); captains by internal seniority only; ATR crews also via Melair

Entry routes and requirements

First Officer / segundo piloto (CRJ1000 or ATR 72-600)

EASA-licensed pilots, type-rated or non-rated

EASA CPL/ATPL with ME/IR (frozen ATPL acceptable)
Class 1 medical
Spanish ICAO 5 and English ICAO 4 (reported, 2026)
Recent flying within the last 6 months (reported, 2026)

Captain / primer piloto

Internal promotion only

Seniority on the single pilot list (EUP)
Vacancy, ATPL and superior technical aptitude

Cadet / ab initio programme

n/a

The selection process, step by step

Online application and document checkonline
CV and form via the Air Nostrum jobs portal (standing pool); shortlisted candidates send licence, medical, ELP and logbook evidence before being called.
Theoretical knowledge examin person
Eliminatory test of general operational and aircraft knowledge.
English examin person
Oral and written English test, eliminatory.
Psychometric exercisesin person
Psychotechnical/psychometric tests, eliminatory.
Personal interviewin person
Individual interview.
Simulator sessionin person
Simulator check; profile not published.

Aptitude and psychometric tests

technical knowledge (ATPL + operations/aircraft)
English (oral and written)
psychotechnical/psychometric

The interview

Personal interview

motivation
teamwork

Typical questions to prepare

Why Air Nostrum?
What do you know about the Iberia Regional franchise?
Tell us about our fleet.
CRJ or ATR: do you have a preference?
How do you handle a day of five or six sectors?
Describe a conflict with a colleague and how you solved it.

The simulator assessment

Device	Not published: reported jet or turboprop FFS / FNPT (CRJ or ATR not confirmed)
Where	Not published; Valencia area reported for selection, type training via in-house ATO and contracted FFS
Typical profile	not published; reported raw-data and basic IFR handling with CRM

Language and after selection

High level of English and Spanish; reported ICAO 4 English, ICAO 5 Spanish.

6-month probation; operator conversion and CRJ1000 or ATR 72-600 type rating funded by the company at the in-house ATO (ANAT), with a 24-month pro-rata bond (TR valued 21,500 EUR + initial training 8,500 EUR; only 8,500 EUR if already rated). Bases reported: CRJ VLC, BCN, MAD; ATR PMI, AGP, LEI, BIO.

Common reasons candidates fail

Spanish or English below the required level, especially under interview pressure
Weak ATPL theory recall in the written exam
Rushed or inconsistent psychotechnical results
Unstable raw-data flying in the simulator
Poor CRM: silent flying or not using the PM

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Format: PDF (bookmarked, iPad-optimised)
Language: English
Edition: Ed 2026 · Revision 1.0
Current to: October 2026
Pages: 162
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Simulator stage: Covered as reported by candidates and public sources

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Practice questions: company knowledge

Interview practice drawn from public sources; the answers are not an FAQ about the guide.

When was Air Nostrum founded?

23 May 1994, in Valencia.

What was Air Nostrum's first flight?

Valencia–Bilbao on 15 December 1994, with a Fokker 50.

When did the Iberia franchise begin?

May 1997, creating Iberia Regional Air Nostrum.

Which alliance does Air Nostrum belong to through Iberia?

oneworld (since 1 September 1999).

What jet type does Air Nostrum fly and how many seats?

Bombardier CRJ1000, 100 seats.

What turboprop type does Air Nostrum fly and how many seats?

ATR 72-600, 72 seats.

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Main sources

https://www.airline92.com/noticias/formacion/air-nostrum-abre-un-proceso-para-seleccionar-30-pilotos/
https://valenciaplaza.com/air-nostrum-abre-un-proceso-de-seleccion-de-pilotos-para-futuras-contrataciones
https://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/jobs/Air_Nostrum
https://www.employment.resourcegroup.co.uk/es/empleo/atr-72-600-captains
https://www.boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2023-23608

SET STANDARD is an independent training publisher, not affiliated with Air Nostrum. Information compiled from public sources and candidate reports; always confirm with the airline’s official careers page.