New decade, new career
Why should you make 2020 the year you embark on your pilot training?
20 reasons to train as a pilot in 2020
Charlotte Berrystone10 Jan 2020
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, why be a pilot, commercial pilot, airline pilot
Antonio inspires a generation as he graduates age 54, and secures a job with a European airline
Alexandra O'Loughlin11 Dec 2019
Posted in: how to become a pilot, learning to fly, pilot, pilot interview
Pilot training cheat sheet
Alexandra O'Loughlin29 Oct 2019
Our aim is to help you to make the most informed choice for your pilot training.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, pilot, be a pilot, atpl, frozen atpl, aviation courses
5 top tips to prepare yourself for becoming a pilot!
Alexandra O'Loughlin04 Jun 2019
1. Do your initial aviation research
Before you decide if you want to become a pilot, it is important to research the realities behind this career path. Try to immerse yourself within the aviation world. You can do this by visiting different airfields and airports, and researching the flight schools who provide your desired training programme – most flight schools offer a tour around their campus where you can visit the environment you would be training in and ask any important questions you may have. Try to attend careers shows such as Pilot Careers Live, and subscribe to lots of aviation news blogs; this will help you to stay on top of all the current issues and trends within the world of aviation. You could also book a ‘Trial Flying Lesson’ to experience what it’s really like to be in control of an aircraft.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, learning to fly, FTA, finance, pilot, pilot school
2018 - WHO IS RECRUITING 'LOW HOUR' PILOTS?
Charlotte Berrystone26 Apr 2018
As the demand for pilots has rapidly increased, cadets are often questioning ‘what is the likelihood of securing a job after completing your pilot training?’ In addition, after gaining the qualifications and skills desired to land your dream job in the airline industry, one of the most common questions is ‘who is recruiting low hour pilots?
Posted in: how to become a pilot, airlines, cadet, why be a pilot, careers
Work hard, be committed and focus on the final goal; that right hand seat in the cockpit
Alexandra O'Loughlin20 Sep 2017
We spoke to integrated student Julie about her journey to becoming a pilot.
Within minutes of meeting with Julie, it’s easy to see why she is training with the flight school today. Julie went solo in 10 hours and has already proven her ability as a strong pilot with great promise.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, integrated pilot training, become a pilot, cock pit
The number of cadets training to be pilots in the UK continues to fall short of the mark
Alexandra O'Loughlin29 Aug 2017
It’s been 18 months since we first released our statistical analysis on the throughput of cadets. Here we revisit the latest statistics released by the CAA and question how the numbers stack up.
Posted in: how to become a pilot, pilot shortage, become a pilot
We are just an ordinary family and pilot training was just a dream
Alexandra O'Loughlin30 Sep 2016
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Yak, pictured here on his first day at FTA. |
I joined the air cadets at aged 13. You get to fly about once a year and that was my first experience of flying. My first time flying it was in a Grob Tutor and the instructor asked: “so what do you want to do?” and I replied “I want to do aerobatics” and we did it. It was out of this world! Flying at that stage however, was not a realistic option, we are a normal family so it seemed as though it was always going to be a dream. Then, when I was 14 I heard about a scholarship at the local airport. Cotswold airport offer a two-week flying scholarship each year for 10 lucky candidates. |
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, finance pilot training, pilot school
Live life to the full and follow your dreams
Emily Clayden30 Sep 2016
FTA Graduate, Chris Metcalf explains how he funded his pilot training and was able to pursue what was once just a dream. As he looks to the future, at roles within airlines, he reflects on what he has accomplished despite some painful setbacks in his youth.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot, learning to fly, FTA, integrated pilot training, airlines, pilot, pilot school
How to become a pilot - a mini guide
Alexandra O'Loughlin16 Jun 2016
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a pilot, flying a commercial aircraft is one of the most rewarding, exhilarating jobs you can do.
But how do you become a pilot?
You will read about pre-flight assessments, modular courses, MCCs, MEPs, IRs, ATPLs, distance learning, travelling across the world for flight phases, but what is the right path for you, and which path will place you in the best possible position to be snapped up by the airlines?
We’ve constructed a mini-guide to help you identify the best route to ‘frozen’ ATPL (the qualification required to gain your CPL license and become a commercial airline pilot) and included items you should consider to help you make the best, most informed choice about your flight school.
Posted in: pilot training, how to become a pilot
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