This selection process is the first of many to come. I found many discrepancies with previous posts to what is really going on.
One thing that I have to bring up is that Captain Osama Balaa was expelled from the LPA in 1998, how is it possible that he is doing interviews??
Another thing is that there is no formal decision within MEA to start an ab-initio cadet program anytime soon.
Although the deadline for this hiring class has passed, here is the requirements:
1. Lebanese National
2. Military service in Lebanon, or excemption.
3. Maximum age 32 years old.
4. Lebanese baccalaureate, second part, or equivalent.
5. ICAO ATPL - fixed wing, obtained without exemptions with passes in all ground examinations from top ranked approved and internationallly recognized pilot training organizations.
6. Multi engine and instrument rating, radio telephony license, and current Lebanese class one medical (signed by Lebanese medical examiner).
7. Multi Crew Cooperation Course certificate
8. Airbus 320 family type rating is an asset.
9. Fluent spoken and written english.
10. minimum height 168 cm. Weight proportional to height.
11. Basic computer skills.
Finally, there was a shortage of applications this time, not an excess amount. In Lebanon and abroad there are not a lot of qualified LEBANESE NATIONAL pilots who fit these requirements. MEA is reluctant to make exceptions or excemptions.