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Airline jobs will recover

FTA Global and Apollo Aircraft Maintenance merge as a single company

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20 reasons to train as a pilot in 2020

New hour building package now available

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International Women's Day 2020

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The positive predictions continue for the aviation industry...

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The significance of your social media presence

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FTA Global featured by US publisher, CNBC.com

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Jordan explains how his love of planes as a child lead to becoming a pilot with Ryanair

Former FTA Instructor Jerome discusses his journey to becoming a pilot for RyanAir

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AirlinePrep and Demystifying Airline Interviews

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Meet George, our Student Services Assistant

International Women's Day 2019

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Success at Virgin Future Flyers

easyJet pilot Tim, explains how he completed his training while working in Air Traffic

How and why we de-ice aircraft before flying

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FTA continues to set the standard with new Jet Orientation Course

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FTA graduate Steve, reflects on his journey to his role as captain with Loganair

James explains what motivated him to pursue his career as a (now Chief) Flight Instructor

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Dan explains how a chance encounter re-determined his career path

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University - is it really for you?

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Ana, worked as a Flight Instructor before joining AirBaltic

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Ryanair visit FTA

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2018 - WHO IS RECRUITING 'LOW HOUR' PILOTS?

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Taking to the skies - Alessandro Naibo

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Bucks visit to Fta

International Women's Day - why are only 3% of pilots female?

Ryanair announces exciting cadet sponsorship programme

Childhood dream becomes a reality for trainee pilot, James

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Apply for our funded 'Instructor upgrade' programme

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Why become a pilot?

Female students discovering the endless possibilities in aviation

Top 10 interesting facts about aviation

FTA rejects claims that pilot training needs to cost £120,000

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FTA in the news...

Aer Lingus has asked us to spread this exciting news about their biggest ever pilot recruitment drive...

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Living the Spanish Dream

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CAA change ATPL exams - 2017

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Myth busting the aviation industry...

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Frequently asked questions

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