Pilot progression

Build your pilot career.

A clear rank ladder turns hours in the air into a long-term Air Astana Virtual pilot journey.

0h
Rank0–10 hrs
Level 01

Cadet

Build your first hours across Kazakhstan and learn the virtual airline standards.

Requirement: Complete 0–10 logged flight hours and follow the VA operating basics.
Cadet
Domestic network
Logging 0–10 flight hours
Domestic network
10h
Rank10–30 hrs
Level 02

Second Officer

Unlock regional flying across Central Asia and nearby hubs.

Requirement: Reach 10 logged hours and maintain normal activity and operating standards.
Central Asia
Logging 10–30 flight hours
Central Asia
30h
Rank30–75 hrs
Level 03

First Officer

Open the wider western network, including the Caucasus and European sectors.

Requirement: Reach 30 logged hours with a consistent flight record.
Caucasus & Europe
Logging 30–75 flight hours
Caucasus & Europe
75h
Rank75–150 hrs
Level 04

Senior First Officer

Unlock longer international sectors across India, China and Southeast Asia.

Requirement: Reach 75 logged hours and continue meeting VA operating standards.
Asia network
Logging 75–150 flight hours
Asia network
150h
Rank150–300 hrs
Level 05

Captain

Qualify for the extended-range network and advanced group-flight responsibilities.

Requirement: Reach 150 logged hours; higher-range operations are opened from this point.
Long-range operations
Logging 150–300 flight hours
Long-range operations
300h
Rank300–500 hrs
Level 06

Senior Captain

Support newer pilots, lead events and help maintain operational standards.

Requirement: Reach 300 logged hours and demonstrate reliable community participation.
Mentor privileges
Logging 300–500 flight hours
Mentor privileges
500h
Rank500+ hrs
Level 07

Fleet Captain

A senior community rank for experienced pilots who contribute to operations and training.

Requirement: Reach 500+ logged hours and continue contributing to the VA.
Leadership track
Logging 500+ flight hours
Leadership track
How it works

Progress through the ranks.

Log sectors

Complete flights and build the hours that drive progression.

Earn rank

Reach each threshold and unlock more of the Air Astana Virtual network.

Take responsibility

Higher ranks open mentoring, event and leadership opportunities.