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A Tour of Skyborne’s ELITE Simulator

Ever wondered what the ELITE Simulator is capable of?

Join Matt from the UK, training for his ATPL license, alongside Sam our US CFI taking him on his ELITE Sim journey.

This simulator is located at our second training facility in Vero Beach, FL. All our trainees spend 6 months in Florida where they will complete their single-engine training flying the Piper Warrior, Arrow, and 100i aircraft. They will also train in this amazing ELITE sim between flights.

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Integrated vs modular pilot training: which route is right for you?

If you’re considering a career as an airline pilot, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how to complete your training. In the UK, there are two...

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Staff Spotlight - Emma Walker

We recently caught up with Emma Walker, Flight Training Advisor at Skyborne, to find out more about her role and how she helps shape the journey of future airline pilots.

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Staff Spotlight - Mike Hoft

With an impressive track record of training pilots across the UK, Mike Hoft recently joined Skyborne as Deputy Chief Flight Instructor in Gloucester. Bringing extensive instructional experience and a commitment...

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What are my options for a post pilot career?

You have spent the last few years flying passengers or cargo around the world with the most amazing views. What comes next in your career will depend on your goals....

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British Airways' pilot training scheme draws 40,000 applicants amidst push to remove cost barriers

British Airways received more than 40,000 applications this year for its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy, underlining the appetite for flying careers and the barrier that training costs have long...

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Trainee spotlight - Connor Cunningham

Connor is currently in his flying phase of training out at our fair-weather base in Vero Beach, Florida. We caught up with Connor to find out how his training is...

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flydubai partners with Skyborne to advance pilot training capabilities

flydubai has announced a strategic partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy (Skyborne) to strengthen its pilot training capabilities and enhance its Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme.

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From Jumpseat to Flight Training: Ashu’s Journey to the Flight Deck

For Ashu, the path to becoming a pilot began with a moment he will never forget: sitting in the jumpseat of an Air India Boeing 747. Being given the opportunity...

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Ever considered becoming an aircraft technician?

We recently caught up with Lewis O’Brien, a Fleet Support Technician at Skyborne, to see how his career has progressed since joining the academy as a Fleet Support Assistant in...