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Progression

Rank Structure

Progress through our ranks by completing flight hours and demonstrating professionalism. Each rank is represented by a unique epaulette.

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Cadet — Trainee Rank
Awarded Upon Acceptance into Atlas Virtual

Every Atlas Virtual journey begins here. When your application is accepted, you receive the Cadet rank. Complete Stage 1 (theory exam) and Stage 2 (check-ride) training to earn your first operational rank and officially take to the skies as an Atlas Virtual pilot.

Passenger Ranks
Charter Operations
Junior First Officer Epaulette
Junior First Officer
Entry level — charter passenger operations
0 hrs
First Officer Epaulette
First Officer
Charter passenger pilot
25 hrs
Senior First Officer Epaulette
Senior First Officer
Senior charter pilot
50 hrs
Captain Epaulette
Captain
Veteran charter pilot
100 hrs
Cargo Ranks
Freight Operations
Senior Captain Epaulette
Senior Captain
Entry level cargo operations
200 hrs
Chief Captain Epaulette
Chief Captain
Senior freighter pilot
300 hrs
Commander Epaulette
Commander
Master freighter pilot
500 hrs
Elite Ranks
Top Performers Only
Apex Commander Epaulette
Apex Commander
Elite Tier I
1000 hrs
Titan Epaulette
Titan
Elite Tier II
1500 hrs
Sovereign Epaulette
Sovereign
Elite Tier III — Highest Rank
2000 hrs
ℹ️ Flight hour requirements are tracked by our operations team. Elite ranks may also carry additional criteria set by leadership. Full details are provided in the Pilot Handbook upon joining.