Ranks Rank Title Minimum Hours Rank Image Requirements Observer 25 Upon joining VA & pass the theoretical and practical exam First Officer 750 Has completed 25 hours flight time. Checkout flight required. Checkout will be done on Medium – Haul aircraft. Captain 1500 Has completed 750 hours flight time. Rating will be automatically updated. Senior Captain 2500 Special rating assigned by QSM Staff. As Training Senior captain you can train pilots.