The national carrier of Turkmenistan is investing in future professionals: applications are now open for a four-year pilot training program at the Turkish Aeronautical Association University in Ankara.

A key feature of the program is the obligation for graduates to work for Turkmenistan Airlines for at least 10 years. This requirement is formalized through a three-party agreement between the airline, the student, and their guarantor immediately after successful entrance exams.

What the airline covers:

• Full tuition (theoretical and flight training);

• Accommodation in a student dormitory;

• Annual round-trip airfare on the Ashgabat — Ankara — Ashgabat route.

Expenses covered by the student:

• Visa processing and medical insurance;

• Daily expenses, food, communication, and transportation within Türkiye.

Candidate requirements: Applicants must be citizens of Turkmenistan (male) and meet the following criteria:

• Age: under 25;

• Education: at least secondary education;

• Military service: military ID required;

• Health: successful completion of a medical examination in accordance with ICAO standards at the Ashgabat International Airport Medical Center.

Admission stages and exams: Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026. Entrance exams will be held from July 1 to July 15 at the Aviation Personnel Training School in Ashgabat.

Applicants will take exams in:

• English language;

• Mathematics;

• Physics.

The final stage will include interviews with airline management and representatives of the Turkish university.

Contact information: Address: Ashgabat, A. Annayev Street (formerly Kotovsky), building of Turkmenistan Airlines. Phone numbers: 23-47-88, +993-65-72-58-43.