• Fitness for 1st or 2nd class medical examination.
• Private Pilot License PPL(H) with night qualification or a valid Commercial Pilot License CPL(H).
• 50 hours of navigation flight as pilot in command on aircraft or helicopters, of which at least 10 must be on aircraft.
• Knowledge of the English language.
• Knowledge of scientific subjects and the English language (which must allow at least the ability to understand and express in technical English) is verified through a preliminary interview (entrance test) or through the evaluation of adequate qualifications as established by the A.T.O. Directorate.

Note: If the candidate does not have night flight qualification, this will be carried out before the start of the course itself.