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LATAM Airlines pilot assessment
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LATAM Airlines Group is South America's largest airline group, based in Santiago, Chile, with affiliates holding AOCs in Chile, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Paraguay and hubs in Santiago, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Lima and Bogotá. It carried a record 87.4 million passengers in 2025 and earned US$1.5 billion net, and expects about 410 aircraft by the end of 2026. It was formed in 2012 by the merger of Chile's LAN (founded 1929) and Brazil's TAM, adopted the single LATAM brand in 2016, left oneworld in 2020 for a strategic partnership with Delta, and emerged from Chapter 11 in 2022 before returning to the NYSE in 2024.
Key facts
| Fleet | 383 aircraft (30 Jun 2026): A319 39, A320 135, A320neo 58, A321 49, A321neo 21, 767-300ER 9, 777-300ER 10, 787-8 10, 787-9 30, 2 leased A330-200, 20 767-300F; first E195-E2 on 8 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Orders | A320neo and A321neo, 13 A321XLR (first 2027), further 787-9s, 24 E195-E2 firm plus 50 options; about 410 aircraft by end-2026 |
| Bases | Hubs Santiago, São Paulo-GRU, Lima, Bogotá; Brazil crew bases incl. Congonhas and Brasília; E2 bases São Paulo, Brasília, Fortaleza (reported); Quito/Guayaquil, Asunción |
| Pilots | Not published by AOC; 43,341 employees (Jun 2026); LATAM Brasil hired 316 pilots in 2024; SPL union has 464 members, over half of Chile's LATAM pilots |
| Hiring 2026 | Brazil: copilot talent bank (May–Jun), E2 captains with R$160k bonus (Jun); Dec 2025 E2 round also paid FOs R$80k |
| Entry routes | Low-hour FO (150 h, Brazil and Chile), E-Jet FO (500 h), DEC (5,000 h / 3,000 h jet / 500 h PIC), internal upgrade and widebody transition |
Entry routes and requirements
LATAM Airlines Brasil – Copiloto (First Officer), A320 family / E195-E2 talent bank
Low-hour Brazilian commercial pilots (CPL + IFR) for the Airbus narrowbody and new Embraer fleets
- Brazilian nationality (native or naturalised) and valid Brazilian passport
- ANAC Commercial Pilot Licence (PCA/airplane) with IFR rating (IFRA); MLTE or type rating listed in 2025 calls
- Minimum 150 h total flight time on aeroplanes
- CCT de PLA (ANAC airline transport pilot theory certificate)
LATAM Airlines Brasil – Direct Entry Captain, Embraer E195-E2 (hiring bonus)
Experienced Brazilian E-Jet commanders for the new E2 fleet (entry into service from Nov 2026)
- Brazilian nationality and valid Brazilian passport; valid CMA
- At least 5,000 h in regular airline operations (RBAC 121 or similar)
- Of which at least 3,000 h on jets and 500 h as PIC on aircraft similar to or larger than the E195-E2
- Valid E-Jets E1 or E2 rating, or recent experience on type (last 3 years)
LATAM Airlines Brasil – First Officer, Embraer E195-E2 (hiring bonus)
Brazilian FOs with E-Jet experience
- At least 500 h total flight time
- ANAC CPL(A), IFRA, MLTE or type rating, CCT de PLA
- ICAO English Level 4+, first-class CMA, university degree, Brazilian passport
- E-Jets E1 or E2 rating or recent experience on type
LATAM Airlines Brasil – Direct Entry Captain, A320 family
Experienced airline commanders (Brazilian nationals)
- At least 5,000 h in regular airlines, 3,000 h on jets
- 500 h as captain on aircraft similar to or larger than the A320
- ANAC licences, CMA, ICAO English 4+, Brazilian passport
LATAM Airlines Chile – Primer Oficial / Capitán (Santiago)
Commercial pilots holding or able to obtain a DGAC Chile licence
- DGAC Chile CPL (Piloto Comercial) or ATPL (PTL) with IFR, or a foreign ICAO licence validated through the DGAC convalidación procedure (DAP 01 12)
- Reported FO minimums: age 20+, about 150 h total, ICAO English Level 4+, valid medical, passport valid 6+ months, US B1/B2 visa
- Reported captain minimums: 5,000 h total, 3,000 h jet, 500 h PIC
- Fluent Spanish for line operations; right to work in Chile
The selection process, step by step
- Online application (Trabalhe Conosco / Trabaja con nosotros)online
Profile form with licences, ratings, hours, education, documents. The e-mail address registered is the official communication channel for the whole process.
- Profile screeningdesk review
Candidates are ranked by fit with the position: hours analysis, jet/type experience and differentials.
- Online aptitude, psychometric and technical testsonline (reported)
In Brazil about 90% of the selection is online (2025). Reported content: numerical reasoning, spatial orientation, memory and concentration; personality questionnaire; technical test on systems, procedures, performance and navigation.
- English assessmentonline or in person (reported)
ICAO English Level 4 is a requirement; candidates report a separate English test or English questions in the interview.
- Technical and HR/competency interviewin person near the candidate's region (Brazil 2025) or video/in person (reported)
Panel with HR and a senior pilot: experience, motivation, safety culture, teamwork and scenario questions; technical questions on the last aircraft flown and ATPL topics.
- Simulator assessmentFFS or FTD (reported)
Reported handling and instrument assessment in a multi-crew setting: manual flying, raw data, approach and a non-normal, with CRM observed. Locations reported in Santiago and São Paulo.
- Medical, background and offerdocuments and medical
Class 1 medical (CMA in Brazil), background and documentation checks, then offer and course date.
Aptitude and psychometric tests
- numerical reasoning and mental arithmetic
- spatial orientation
- memory and concentration
- decision-making
- personality / psychometric questionnaire
- technical: systems, procedures, performance, navigation (ATPL level)
Provider not published by LATAM (online platform, reported) · LATAM in-house technical knowledge test (reported)
Group exercise
Not consistently reported for pilot selection; most Brazilian stages are online. Prepare for a possible team task by listening, proposing with reasons and helping the group decide on time.
The interview
Reported panel of HR and a senior pilot (technical and competency-based), about 30–60 minutes; in Brazil a final in-person interview near the candidate's location (2025).
- motivation for LATAM and the specific AOC
- safety culture and operational excellence (stated LATAM values)
- teamwork, leadership and communication
- airline knowledge: hubs, fleet, Delta JV, E195-E2 plan
- availability for any base
Typical questions to prepare
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why LATAM?
- Why this AOC and base?
- What do you know about our fleet?
- Why did LATAM order the E195-E2?
- Tell me about a time you put safety before commercial pressure.
The simulator assessment
| Device | Airbus A320 family FFS or FTD (reported) |
|---|---|
| Where | São Paulo (certified centres used by LATAM Brasil) or Santiago (Airbus Chile Training Centre, Tobalaba, two A320 FFS; CAE Santiago A320/787), reported |
| Typical profile | Not officially published. Reported: manual take-off and climb, raw-data turns and level changes, approach (ILS or non-precision), engine failure or other non-normal, go-around and landing, with CRM observed. |
Language and after selection
Spanish (Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay) or Portuguese (Brazil) for the operation and training; ICAO English Level 4+ required in all AOCs (Brazil: valid for at least 1 year at application).
Brazil (official): about 3–4 months of training in three phases: ground school (mostly online plus practical sessions at the LATAM Corporate Academy), simulator training in pairs ending with a check by an ANAC-accredited examiner, then line training with an instructor captain and a final line check. All pilots then do annual recurrent training and revalidation.
Common reasons candidates fail
- Missing the short application window or giving hours that do not match the logbook
- Weak ATPL theory: revising only the current type for the technical test
- English below a confident ICAO 4 when explaining a technical scenario
- Untrimmed, FD-dependent flying in the sim and poor raw-data scan
- Rushing non-normals and leaving the PM out
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- Format
- PDF (bookmarked, iPad-optimised)
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Ed 2026 · Revision 1.0
- Current to
- October 2026
- Pages
- 199
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- Licence
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Practice questions: company knowledge
Interview practice drawn from public sources; the answers are not an FAQ about the guide.
When did the LAN–TAM merger close?
22 June 2012
When was LAN founded and who founded it?
1929, by Arturo Merino Benítez (Santiago–Arica postal service)
Who is LATAM Airlines Group's CEO?
Roberto Alvo (since 31 March 2020)
Who is chairman of the board?
Ignacio Cueto
Who is CEO of LATAM Airlines Brasil?
Jerome Cadier
Which are the group's four main hubs?
Santiago, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Lima and Bogotá
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Main sources
https://www.panrotas.com.br/aviacao/empresas/2026/05/latam-cria-banco-de-talentos-no-brasil-para-copilotos-de-aeronaves-airbus-e-embraer_228938.html
https://voenews.com.br/latam-brasil-oferece-bonus-de-contratacao-de-r-160-mil-em-nova-selecao-para-comandantes-do-embraer-e195-e2/
https://brasilturis.com.br/2025/12/16/latam-abre-vagas-para-pilotos-do-e195-e2-com-bonus-de-contratacao-e-inicio-em-2026/
https://www.panrotas.com.br/aviacao/empresas/2025/10/latam-lanca-novo-processo-seletivo-para-comissarios-e-copilotos-veja-requisitos_222941.html
https://aviacionaldia.com/en/2025/06/latam-opens-over-160-pilot-vacancies-in-brazil.html
SET STANDARD is an independent training publisher, not affiliated with LATAM Airlines. Information compiled from public sources and candidate reports; always confirm with the airline’s official careers page.