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Pilot Training — 2026: New Opportunity from "Turkmenistan" Airlines
April 14, 2026 08:51 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 7 views

Türkmenistan awiakompaniýasy announced pilot training admissions for 2026 ✈️ Students will study at Türk Hava Kurumu Üniversitesi in Ankara, with most expenses covered by the state.
"Turkmenistan" Airlines is implementing a new project to strengthen the human resources of the country's civil aviation. The national carrier has started accepting documents for training future pilots at the renowned University of the Turkish Aeronautical Association (Türk Hava Kurumu Üniversitesi) in Ankara, Türkiye.
Terms and Benefits of the Training The key feature of the four-year training program is that the bulk of the tuition costs are covered by the state. Graduates who successfully complete the course commit to working for the national airline for at least 10 years.
Services provided by the airline:
- Full payment for theoretical and practical flight training;
- Opportunity to live on the student campus;
- Free flight tickets on the Ashgabat — Ankara — Ashgabat route for annual travel.
Students are responsible only for visa, insurance, and daily food and transportation expenses.
Who can apply? Male citizens of Turkmenistan meeting the following requirements are invited to the competition:
- Age: Not older than 25;
- Education: At least secondary education;
- Military Service: Possession of a military ID is mandatory;
- Health: Must pass a medical examination in accordance with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
Examination Stages Documents are accepted until June 30, 2026. Entrance exams will be held in the first half of July (July 1–15) at the Aviation Personnel Training School in Ashgabat. Candidates will demonstrate their abilities in English, Mathematics, and Physics. The final stage will be a special interview with experts.
Address: Ashgabat city, A. Annayev street, Building of "Turkmenistan" Airlines.
Contact: 23-47-88, +993-65-72-58-43.