The future of simulation in pilot training
As the industry looks ahead to a positive future, simulation and training providers are ready to deliver tomorrow’s pilots.
Skyborne trainee, Samantha Tunnard, interviews her two flying instructors – Steven and Olivia
Skyborne trainee, Samantha Tunnard, commercial pilot in training at Skyborne Airline Academy, interviews her two flying instructors – Steven Lopez and Olivia Wu.
British Airways Speedbird Academy students start at Skyborne
Skyborne has welcomed the first trainees as they journey towards being pilots with British Airways. The Speedbird pilot class of 2024 come from diverse backgrounds, range from 18 to mid-40s, and join Skyborne between March and October this year.
Skyborne spots potential in 14-year-old student on school visit to flying charity
Vicky Harriss, Head of Operations at Skyborne, spotted potential in Lewis when he took part in a school trip at charity Fly2Help – he is now 18 months into his role at Skyborne and enjoying progressing his career in aviation.
Former Team GB star who won medals at three Olympics is now making his own way in entirely new career as a Pilot after training at Skyborne
Former Olympic gold medallist Matt Langridge has swapped rowing boats for aeroplanes since hanging up his oars in 2016 after completing his flight training with Skyborne.
How do we solve the pilot shortage?
How do we solve the pilot shortage? Skyborne CEO, Lee Woodward speaks with Low Cost and Regional Airline Magazine with some suggestions.
The young Gloucester apprentice with eyes on a sky high future
Inspired by his Formula One engineer father and Royal Navy Falcons engineer grandfather, Lewis O’Brien is seeing his career prospects soar with on the job training at Skyborne at Gloucestershire Airport.
A new benchmark for flight instructor pay?
Skyborne Airline Academy, one of four UK schools providing integrated commercial pilot training programmes, has set £65k as a realistic figure for a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) instructor; a figure roughly commensurate with a Senior First Officer airline salary.
Hakeem Daureeawoo – Q&A with PCL London
Skyborne graduate, Hakeem Daureeawoo, is now at the start of his career as a professional pilot flying with holiday company Jet 2. The team at PCL caught up with Hakeem to chat to him about his training path with Skyborne.
Skyborne celebrates as graduates take flight
Skyborne is marking the graduation of 69 UK CAA Integrated and Modular ATPL trainees, with many having already secured pilot positions with leading airlines.
