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Martinair: pilot interview prep
The essentials
- Group
- Air France-KLM (wholly owned by KLM since late 2008)
- Base
- Amsterdam Schiphol
Recruitment
Rolling recruitment Boeing 747-400F first officers (Martinair Cargo, employed by KLM) in Amsterdam
How a pilot selection usually runs
Each airline has its own process, but most selections, including Martinair's, combine these stages.
Aptitude tests
Attention, memory, orientation, multitasking and mental maths, often online and timed.
Technical knowledge
Questions on ATPL theory and the airline's aircraft, written or spoken.
Interview
Motivation, knowledge of the airline and competency questions (crew cooperation, decisions, conflict).
Simulator
Instrument flying, procedures and CRM: trainability is what matters most.
Also useful: Mental maths.
The full Martinair guide
Everything to know before your interview
- 3 more key facts
- The fleet (2 types)
- Key dates (5)
- Good to know (3)
- How to prepare (3)
- 4 questions to prepare
- Mind map and 20-question quiz
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Public information checked on 15 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3.