easyJet FlightCrew Futures Programme
Your new pathway to the easyJet flight deck
As an official UK integrated ATPL partner for easyJet, we’re proud to offer a brand new fast-track pathway to the easyJet flight deck — a pathway that includes your Airbus A320 Type Rating, plus the opportunity to receive a conditional offer from easyJet before you even begin training.
The easyJet FlightCrew Futures Programme is designed for individuals with little or no previous flying experience, providing a direct and structured route to becoming a future easyJet pilot.
easyJet is committed to opening the door to a career in aviation, delivering a clear and secure pathway through Skyborne — from your first day of training to the flight deck — with expert support at every stage of the journey.
This exciting programme offers numerous benefits, including Type Rating, and world-class training delivered by one of the world’s leading flight schools.
Key Features
Career development
easyJet offers the opportunity to secure a Conditional Offer of Employment before you start training.
training facilitIES
Purpose built training centres and accommodation in the UK and U.S.
focussed training
Integrating easyJet’s operational philosophy throughout your training programme.
Inclusive pricing
With no hidden extras including easyJet Type Rating.
Fleet
Optimal training aircraft and the most advanced training simulator.
Fantastic Locations
Training takes place at our state-of-the-art facilities in Gloucestershire and Bournemouth, and our fair weather base in Florida.
Regular intakes
Frequent course start dates, offering greater flexibility.
Exceptional Pass Rates
Industry leading pass rates across all training phases.
Wellbeing support
Professional guidance and resources to support your wellbeing.
Course Breakdown and price
£129,000
Includes easyJet Type Rating
You will be expected to pay for your course in the following instalments.
The schedule is as follows:
| PAYMENT | % | £ | DUE DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 7.75 | 10,000 | on signing of contract |
| 1st instalment | 18.22 | 23,500 | 30 days prior to course |
| 2nd instalment | 18.22 | £23,500 | 90 days after course start date |
| 3rd instalment | 18.22 | £23,500 | 180 days after course start date |
| 4th instalment | 18.22 | £23,500 | 270 days after course start date |
| 5th instalment | 19.38 | £25,000 | 365 days after course start date |
Add an undergraduate degree from the University of West London to enrich your Integrated ATPL studies at an additional cost of £12,880.
timeline
Skyborne takes a truly integrated approach to your airline pilot training, using our many years of experience to devise the best curriculum for you to learn the necessary skills to become an airline pilot and join easyJet.
We accept applications year-round with each course having no more than 20 trainees.
28 weeks
9.5 weeks
0.5 week
selection process
To start your journey on the easyJet FlightCrew Futures Programme, you will first need to complete the Skyborne selection process. This can be started by registering your interest using the button on the right hand side of this page. You will receive an online application link and your application will be screened to ensure you meet the specified entry criteria. The next stage is our initial web-based selection process. This is a series of online psychometric, numeracy and aptitude assessments.
We use the AON assessment tool to help determine whether or not you have the core skills and competencies needed to successfully commence this course. Following successful completion to this stage, you will complete an online, non-technical assessment centre, including a group exercise and personal competency-based interview with the easyJet recruitment team for the final step.
Unlike most flight training organisations, we do not charge for selection.
course requirements
Firstly, you must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training course and hold a valid passport that allows for the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.
- education
You must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, grade 4 or above, to include Maths, Science and English Language.
- Language
You must be fluent in English – both written and spoken. As a guide, you must be proficient enough to achieve ICAO Level 4 or IELTS Level 5.5 (academic).
- MEDICAL
You must have a current and valid unrestricted UK CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate and FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate before the commencement of training.
SKYBORNE PERFORMANCE PROTECTION
As part of the easyJet FlightCrew Futures Programme, you will benefit from the unique Skyborne Performance Protection where you will be covered for all additional training to reach proficiency ground school and flight training. Conditions apply, so please do contact our flight training advisors for more information.
Bsc Hons Degree at University of West London
Enrich your Integrated ATPL studies with an undergraduate degree from the University of West London.
Studying for a University degree alongside your flight training will provide you with a distinct advantage over your peers enabling you to graduate better prepared for airline operations, equipped with the necessary management and business skills to support your future.
What’s more, when you enrol on the Skyborne UK CAA Integrated ATPL programme with BSc (Hons) degree you could receive more than £35,000, in the form of student loans.