Flight schools get you the license.
We will make you an airline pilot.

We specialize in giving aspiring pilots the exact steps to get hired, finish training faster and only spend money where it matters.

reveal the hidden costs
reveal the hidden costs

80% of graduates fail their first airline assessment

An airline recruiter does not care if you are young or old, went to an integrated academy, trained at a local airfield, or took three years to finish.

In my decade of assessing pilots, the 20% who get hired all share one trait: They didn't just follow the syllabus.

They mastered the micro-decisions that flight schools do not teach. They:

  • Spent money where it mattered, not where marketing told them.

  • Developed airmanship and decision making from day one.

  • Prepared for the assessment before they even started flight training.

  • Ignored interview tricks, because they were actually ready for the job.

Become the 20%
Become the 20%

I live the airline standard.

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I am Mark Lendvay, an active Senior Training Captain and airline assessor.

I evaluate and train pilots against the exact standards you will be measured against.

After watching thousands of cadets progress from zero hours to the flight deck, I know exactly what gets you hired, and what is just expensive noise.

I don't just prep you for your first interview.

I give you the 20-year insider outlook. Through The Airmanship Framework, you will:

  • Develop airline-grade situational awareness.

  • Master threat and error management.

  • Build the flight discipline of a veteran Line Captain.

  • Bypass the crippling career mistakes that destroy confidence and lead to financial ruin.

Become the 20%
Become the 20%

The Airmanship Framework

Video curriculums matching your training phase

So you only focus on what matters.

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    • Build a bulletproof training budget so you will not run out of money half way through.

    • Flag predatory flight school practices so you will know exactly what is in the fine print.

    • Walk into flight school negotiations with confidence knowing how the game is played.

    • Build your airline pilot mental profile before you even touch an airplane.

  • Unlocks Post-PPL

    • Amateur vs. Professional: Switch your mindset from cadet to airline captain to avoid the mistakes that lead to expensive remedial training.

    • Make your solo hours count:‍ You will fly a structured syllabus to guarantee first-time skill test passes.

    • The Airline Scorecard: Self-debrief using the 9 Core Competencies, so you know exactly how an airline will evaluate you before you ever set foot in their simulator.

    • Confidence in the Cockpit: Practical tools to handle real-world threats and make safe decisions when there is no instructor next to you.

  • Unlocks post-CPL

    • Application & First Impressions: Master the CV structure and the "zero-cost fundamentals" that instantly establish your credibility, ensuring your application survives the screening process.

    • Navigate the Group Exercise: Learn the exact behaviours being observed so you strike the perfect balance of leadership and teamwork.

    • Competency Interview: Translate your flight hours and life experiences into authentic answers so you prove you belong in the right seat.

    • Simulator Assessment: Prove you have the mental capacity and resilience of a low-risk candidate who will easily survive onboarding.

Weekly live consultations

Have a Training Captain in your corner. Join in weekly calls with me to get answers to your most pressing questions.

Join the 20%

You are not alone. Get access to my moderated network of serious cadets and professionals sharing real-time information on industry updates, hiring trends and providers.

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    The foundation

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    Your first objective is protecting your capital and developing an insider’s knowledge of the industry. You will:

    Build a realistic, training budget.

    Flag predatory flight school practices before you sign a contract.

    Build your initial airline pilot mental profile using actionable steps.

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    Airmanship Foundation

    Unlocks once you received your PPL. Equip yourself with the mindset of an airline pilot to get the most value out of your further training.

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    Assessment Preparation

    Unlocks once you have received your CPL. You will have your application perfected and your delivery polished.

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Testimonials

  • "I was very impressed by his technical knowledge and his handling skills. Despite the dynamic and very unfamiliar environment, he displayed ample spare capacity and was clearly thoroughly enjoying himself. I thought then, as I do today, that he is ideal test pilot material."

    - Phil S., veteran Royal Navy helicopter and fixed wing test pilot, ferry pilot

  • Unless you come from a flying background, you won’t have access to someone with Mark’s breadth of skill and experience across the whole gamut of aviation. You only get one chance to get it right, and any mis-step can be financially very expensive. In the business world, you would immediately seek to minimise risk, and that mindset should absolutely carry over into your new career.

    Mark L., Former Fortune 500 VP of Engineering, A320 First Officer

  • "My greatest fears were being too old to start and navigating the career change with an already settled family life. Your perspective was actual and accurate, assuring me that quality, well-prepared pilots will always find options, even through the industry’s ups and downs."

    - Csaba A., A320 First Officer, Business Owner

  • "The biggest obstacle was the overwhelming amount of false information; without knowing where to start, it's easy to get lost and give up on the dream, even when the opportunity is truly there."

    - Balazs B., Aspiring Pilot, Foundational Mentorship

  • It was always fascinating hearing you speak about insider technical and operational topics. You were always the reference point when it came to aviation job opportunities, and you made complex ‘grey zones’ in our operation approachable and clear.

    - Imre Sz., A320 Captain, Air Traffic Controller

  • "Knowledge can be learned, and skills developed, but for a career pivot, attitude is the ultimate differentiator. Successfully surmounting the financial and life challenges required to start training is a strong indication of an excellent professional attitude."

    - Thomas C., A320 First Officer

  • "My biggest worry was whether I should risk putting all the money I’d saved over the past six years into pilot training....Talking to Mark helped me realise that my fear was bigger than the actual risk, and that becoming a pilot was more realistic than I thought."

    - Attila C., A320 First Officer

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Start With Clarity:
Your Strategy Briefing

The online Strategy Briefing is a live group session designed to help you step back from noise and uncertainty and understand where you stand.

It provides a clear view of risk, direction, and what matters next, so you can make informed decisions before committing further time or money.

You’ll come away with a structured understanding of your current position and the options available to you.

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If you’d like to ask a question, clarify an option, or understand whether a particular service is appropriate for you, feel free to reach out.

For broader career guidance or next-step decisions, the online Strategy Briefing is the most effective starting point.

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