Progression

The rank ladder

Nine ranks from Cadet to BlueBird Commander. Every verified hour banks toward the next. The final four are exclusive BlueBird ranks reserved for our most experienced aviators.

  1. 1

    Cadet

    0h+

    Welcome aboard. Your career begins here.

    • A320 Family
    • 737 Family
    • A220-300
  2. 2

    Junior Co-Pilot

    15h+

    Stepping up to widebody operations.

    • A330 Family
    • 787 Family
  3. 3

    Senior Co-Pilot

    65h+

    Long-haul widebody command experience.

    • 777 Family
    • A350 Family
  4. 4

    Captain

    115h+

    In command of the heavies — the full fleet opens up.

    • 747 Family
    • A380
    • DC-10
  5. 5

    Senior Captain

    225h+

    A seasoned commander with the whole fleet at your hands.

    • Full fleet unlocked
  6. 6

    BlueBird Captain

    550h+Exclusive

    An elite aviator. Special Operations clearance granted.

    • Special Ops access
    • BlueBird Captain badge
  7. 7

    BlueBird Senior Captain

    1,000h+Exclusive

    A pillar of the airline.

    • BlueBird Senior Captain badge
  8. 8

    BlueBird Fleet Captain

    2,000h+Exclusive

    Among our most decorated aviators.

    • BlueBird Fleet Captain badge
  9. 9

    BlueBird Commander

    3,000h+Exclusive

    A living legend of Kuwaiti Virtual.

    • BlueBird Commander badge

Pilot licences

Fleet access scales with experience.

  • PPL0h+

    A320 Family · 737 Family · A220-300

  • CPL15h+

    A330 Family · 787 Family

  • Command65h+

    777 Family · A350 Family

  • Captain115h+

    747 Family · A380 · DC-10