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 posed.
The airline is investing £18 million to put 160 people through the programme, with training delivered by partner flight schools including Skyborne Airline
Academy.
flydubai partners with Skyborne to advance pilot training capabilities
flydubai has announced a strategic partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy to strengthen its pilot training capabilities and enhance its Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme.
RAeS Member Spotlight – Alistair Hackshall
In a regular RAeS column feature, the team highlight the life and careers of new RAeS Members and Fellows. This feature focuses on Skyborne ATPL student pilot ALISTAIR HACKSHALL. Find out more about his pilot training journey.
Skyborne trainee Josh looks ahead to his British Airways career
Josh Bates is a cadet pilot at the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy with Skyborne which, he says ‘has probably been the best year of my life’. And he adds ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’…
Skyborne adds new Airbus simulator
Skyborne has installed a new UKCAA-approved Airbus A320 Flight Training Device at its Bournemouth Airport facility to enhance training capacity following its APS MCC course.
Skyborne Opens Jet2NextGen Pathway to Self-Funded Pilot Trainees
Skyborne Airline Academy has opened access to Jet2.com’s new Jet2NextGen future pilot talent programme for eligible self-funded trainees. Successful applicants can receive ongoing airline engagement and a conditional employment offer that includes a Jet2-funded Airbus or Boeing type rating, while continuing to finance their remaining ab-initio training independently.
Pilot training academy makes trio of senior appointments
Stepping up at Skyborne Airline Academy are Neill Evans as head of training, Matt Yemm as deputy head of training, and Carrie Stringer as head of customer support.
Skyborne expands Gloucestershire Airport training facility
The airline training academy founded at Gloucestershire Airport, which has gone on to become one of the world’s leading airline pilot training academies, is set to expand.
Skyborne is extending its Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) training facility, significantly increasing the academy’s UK capacity amid growing global demand for airline standard pilots.
Skyborne launches Fly First modular pilot training
Skyborne has launched Fly First, a modular pilot training pathway that begins with practical flight experience starting the first day.
easyJet opens new ATPL training route with Skyborne
easyJet announced at Pilot Careers Live in London today that the the company needs 1,000 new pilots over the next five years.
