APOP Second Officer trainees reviewing a checklist together at the A320 flight deck controls during a night simulator session.

APOP Second Officer

APOP Second Officer trainees reviewing a checklist together at the A320 flight deck controls during a night simulator session.

Your airline journey can start here.

The Second Officer role is a real entry into airline operations, and stepping in takes more than knowing how to fly. APOP SO is a focused preparation program that introduces you to the role, responsibilities, and operating environment of an airline Second Officer through structured ground sessions and A320 simulator application, building the knowledge, cockpit familiarity, and professional mindset for this next stage of your career.

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    APOP Second Officer trainees in a classroom session, an official APOP ID information slide on screen.
    Program Length
    1–2 Months
    Ground School
    10 Sessions
    Simulator
    4 Fixed-Base Simulator Sessions
    Aircraft
    Airbus A320
    Focus
    Second Officer Role & Responsibilities
    Format
    Ground School + Simulator Application
    APOP SECOND OFFICER · PROGRAM JOURNEY
    1. Know the Role

      What a Second Officer owns on the flight deck, and where you fit as relief crew.

    2. Master the Cruise

      Enroute fuel planning, enroute handling, and monitoring at altitude.

    3. Handle the Unexpected

      Working through system failures and abnormal situations in cruise.

    4. Fly as Relief Crew

      Full relief operations in the A320 Fixed-Base Simulator.

    Enroll for the APOP Second Officer program

    Tell us about your flying background and our team will get back to you on the next APOP SO intake.

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