Pilot career progression

Nine ranks. One ascent.

Progress through the ranks as you accumulate flight hours, unlocking new aircraft and privileges. The final four are exclusive BlueBird ranks for our most experienced aviators.

  1. 01

    Cadet

    0 h+

    Welcome aboard. Your career begins here.

    • A320 Family
    • 737 Family
    • A220-300
  2. 02

    Junior Co-Pilot

    15 h+

    Stepping up to widebody operations.

    • A330 Family
    • 787 Family
  3. 03

    Senior Co-Pilot

    65 h+

    Long-haul widebody command experience.

    • 777 Family
    • A350 Family
  4. 04

    Captain

    115 h+

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

    • 747 Family
    • A380
    • DC-10
  5. 05

    Senior Captain

    225 h+

    A seasoned commander with the whole fleet at your hands.

    • Full fleet unlocked
  6. 06

    BlueBird Captain

    550 h+Exclusive1.2× AP

    An elite aviator. Special Operations clearance granted.

    • Special Ops access
    • BlueBird Captain badge
  7. 07

    BlueBird Senior Captain

    1,000 h+Exclusive1.3× AP

    A pillar of the airline.

    • BlueBird Senior Captain badge
  8. 08

    BlueBird Fleet Captain

    2,000 h+Exclusive1.4× AP

    Among our most decorated aviators.

    • BlueBird Fleet Captain badge
  9. 09

    BlueBird Commander

    3,000 h+Exclusive1.5× AP

    A living legend of Kuwaiti Virtual.

    • BlueBird Commander badge

Nine ranks. Three thousand hours.