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Knowledge Base

Introduction

Welcome to the ‘General Information’ page. On this page we explain how we run the virtual airline. We dive in to our automated timetable synchronization and explain a bit of out usage of the Vamsys platform.
For operational related questions you can reach out to us my sending us an e-mail or by joining our Discord-channel.
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Important note! This page is being worked on and is in some areas still incomplete. We are migrating our knowledge base into a Basic Operations Manual. This manual will be released in the beginning of March, 2026.

Becoming a Member

Joining the virtual airline is not hard at all! You can join the virtual airline by applying for a membership in the vacancies below. Belof our vacancies you will find an instuction video on how to join our virtual airline.

Pilot in Training (Cadet)

Ongoing Vacancy
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Direct Entry Jr. First Officer

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Instruction Video

Ranks, Awards & Points

Cadet

Cadet


🕐 0 hours
💯 0 points
🎁 0 bonuspoints

📋 You need to perform an exam to advance to ‘Candidate Second Officer’.
Cadet

Candidate Second Officer


🕐 0 hours
💯 0 points
🎁 250 bonuspoints

📋 You need to perform an exam to advance to ‘Second Officer in Training’.
Cadet

Second Officer in Training


🕐 0 hours
💯 0 points
🎁 500 bonuspoints

📋 You need to gain hours and points to advance to ‘Second Officer’.
Cadet

Second Officer


🕐 25 hours
💯 1.500 points
🎁 500 bonuspoints

📋 You need to perform a checkflight to advance to ‘Jr. First Officer’.
Cadet

Jr. First Officer


🕐 50 hours
💯 7.500 points
🎁 2.500 bonuspoints

📋 You need to gain hours and points to advance to ‘First Officer’.
Cadet

First Officer


🕐 300 hours
💯 15.000 points
🎁 2.500 bonuspoints

📋 You need to perform a checkflight to advance to ‘Captain’.
Cadet

Captain


🕐 600 hours
💯 37.500 points
🎁 5.000 bonuspoints

📋 You need to gain hours and (bonus)points to advance ‘Senior Captain’.
Cadet

Senior Captain


🕐 1.000 hours
💯 75.000 points
🎁 10.000 bonuspoints

This is the highest available rank for now.
* There is a ‘Direct Entry to Second Officer in Training’ checkflight available. You can read about this exam in the next chapter right below this section.

Direct Entry Second Officer

Every pilot who signs up for our virtual airline is given the rank of ‘Cadet’ (one silver stripe). There is a way to skip the training program by completing a ‘Direct Entry to Candidate Second Officer’ checkflight.

By performing this checkflight, you can prove to us that you are capable of skipping the training program and immediately start as an ‘Candidate Second Officer’ (one golden stripe). This checkflight is available under ‘Events’ in our Crew Centre, where you can filter the event by selecting ‘CHECKFLIGHT’. Here you will also read the required skills you need to possess in order to advance to this rank directly.

Professional Career

Introduction

Are you a pilot who wants to simulate a full career path? Then we have made a program specially for you!

This program will give you training from Groningen Eelde Airport and Lelystad Airport using the Diamond DA40 and DA42. You will learn the basics of flight and perform two exams. After passing the two exams you will achieve the rank of ‘Candidate Second Officer’.

KLM Flight Academy

The KLM Flight Academy (also known as the KLS) is based of the real life KLM training program. The KLM Flight Academy was established in 1963 as a response to the growing need for qualified pilots in the aviation industry. KLM recognized the importance of training skilled aviators to ensure the safety and efficiency of its operations. Initially, the academy focused on training pilots exclusively for KLM, providing them with a structured curriculum that combined theoretical knowledge and practical flight experience.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the academy expanded its offerings to include a broader range of training programs. This included courses for co-pilots, flight instructors, and other aviation professionals. The KLM Flight Academy developed a reputation for high-quality training standards and a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence, aligning with KLM’s commitment to maintaining its position as a leading airline.

In the 2000s, the academy embraced new technologies and methodologies in pilot training. The introduction of advanced flight simulators (the famous CAE training facility near Schiphol) and e-learning platforms enhanced the training experience, allowing pilots to practice complex scenarios in a controlled environment. They also began to collaborate with various international aviation organizations and educational institutions, broadening its reach and influence in the global aviation community. They also started to train and educate Transavia pilots.

Today, the KLM Flight Academy continues to be a prominent institution for pilot training in Europe. It offers various programs, including integrated and modular training paths, catering to aspiring pilots from different backgrounds. The academy is known for its rigorous selection process, high standards of instruction, and a strong focus on preparing pilots for the challenges of modern aviation.

In recent years, the KLM Flight Academy has also started to incorporate sustainability into its curriculum, reflecting KLM’s broader commitment to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable aviation practices.

Type Ratings

Exams

Exam 1 – Advance to Candidate Second Officer

Briefing will be published shortly.

Exam 2 – Advance to Second Officer in Training

Briefing will be published shortly.

Checkflight – (Direct Entry) Second Officer in Training (KLM)

🛫 Return flight Amsterdam – London Heathrow
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS) to London Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)

  • On this leg you will fly to London with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A manual landing is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be disengaged below 2.000 ft AGL (1.900 ft AGL is rejected).
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | London Heathrow (EGLL / LHR) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A full autoland is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
    In case of a go-around, please reconfigure the aircraft and perform another full autoland.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Second Officer in Training (one golden stripe).

Checkflight – (Direct Entry) Second Officer in Training (TRA)

🛫 Return flight Amsterdam – Barcelona
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS) to Barcelona El Prat (LEBL / BCN)

  • On this leg you will fly to Barcelona with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A manual landing is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be disengaged below 2.000 ft AGL (1.900 ft AGL is rejected).
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | Barcelona El Prat (LEBL / BCN) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is initially operated as a normal flight.
  • A full autoland is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
    In case of a go-around, please reconfigure the aircraft and perform another full autoland.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Captain (four golden stripes). Please note that beside the points given through this checkflight, you still need the 🕐 600 flight hours and 💯 37.500 basic points in order to recieve the actual rank increase.

Checkflight – Jr. First Officer (KLM)

🛫 Return flight Amsterdam – Bergen (Norway)
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS) to Bergen (ENBR / BGO)

  • On this leg you will fly to Bergen in Norway with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A manual landing is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be disengaged below 2.000 ft AGL (1.900 ft AGL is rejected).
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | Bergen (ENBR / BGO) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A full autoland is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
    In case of a go-around, please reconfigure the aircraft and perform another full autoland.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Jr. First Officer (three golden stripes). Please note that beside the points given through this checkflight, you still need the 🕐 300 flight hours and 💯 37.500 basic points in order to recieve the actual rank increase.

Checkflight – Jr. First Officer (TRA)

🛫 Return flight Amsterdam – Innsbrück
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS) to Innsbrück Airport (LOWI / INN)

  • On this leg you will fly to Innsbrück with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • A manual landing is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be disengaged below 2.000 ft AGL (1.900 ft AGL is rejected).
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | Innsbrück Airport (LOWI / INN) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is initially operated as a normal flight.
  • A full autoland is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
    In case of a go-around, please reconfigure the aircraft and perform another full autoland.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Captain (four golden stripes). Please note that beside the points given through this checkflight, you still need the 🕐 50 flight hours and 💯 7.500 basic points in order to recieve the actual rank increase.

Checkflight – Captain (KLM)

🛫 Return flight Amsterdam – Madrid
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS) to Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD / MAD)

  • On this leg you will fly to Madrid with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • On your minimums you should fly a mandatory go-around. After the go-around you should plan another approach for Madrid.
  • A full autoland after the initial go-around is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD / MAD) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / AMS)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is initially operated as a normal flight.
  • On your minimums you should fly a mandatory go-around. After the go-around you should plan a diversion to Brussels Zaventem Airport (EBBR / BRU).
  • Diverting to another airfield besides Brussels is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Captain (four golden stripes). Please note that beside the points given through this checkflight, you still need the 🕐 600 flight hours and 💯 37.500 basic points in order to recieve the actual rank increase.

Checkflight – Captain (TRA)

🛫 Return flight Rotterdam – Madrid
🕐 The checkflight duration is based on the flight time of your sectors
📡 Review based on your PIREP, no examiner needs to be present during the flight

Outbound leg | Rotterdam / The Hague Airport (EHRD / RTM) to Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD / MAD)

  • On this leg you will fly to Madrid with passengers. It is operated as a normal flight.
  • On your minimums you should fly a mandatory go-around. After the go-around you should plan another approach for Madrid.
  • A full autoland after the initial go-around is mandatory on this leg. This means your autopilot must be engaged all the way untill touchdown.
  • Diverting to another airfield is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

Homebound leg | Madrid Barajas Airport (LEMD / MAD) to Rotterdam / The Hague Airport (EHRD / RTM)

  • On this leg you will fly back to Amsterdam with passengers. It is initially operated as a normal flight.
  • On your minimums you should fly a mandatory go-around. After the go-around you should plan a diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM / BRU).
  • Diverting to another airfield besides Amsterdam is not allowed. If this is needed for whatever reason, a new checkflight needs to be scheduled.

A few additional items are mandatory in order to pass the checkflight (we cannot be flexible on these items):

  • Using time acceleration or pausing the simulator (for more then 5 seconds) is not allowed;
  • Manual PIREPS or a claim will not be accepted due to the nature of this checkflight;
  • Your landing rate on all legs should lie between -25ft/min and -350ft/min;
  • This checkflight can only be flown once per pilot. Should you need another atempt, please contact us at ops@klmtransavia-virtual.com.

Only when you meet all the above mentioned criteria you will be awarded the bonuspoints needed to advance to Captain (four golden stripes). Please note that beside the points given through this checkflight, you still need the 🕐 600 flight hours and 💯 37.500 basic points in order to recieve the actual rank increase.