join Skyborne's
aviation revolution
WE’RE NOT JUST AN AIRLINE ACADEMY; WE’RE A MOVEMENT AND WANT YOU TO BE PART OF IT!Â
In the ever-changing world of pilot training, standing still is not an option. Underpinning our pioneering spirit is an innate desire to continuously evolve. Our innovative approach challenges the norms of standard training, and as a result we deliver excellence to trainees and customer airlines alike.
At Skyborne, you’ll be actively contributing to the evolution of pilot training in each and every department. We believe in the power of innovation, and we’re seeking dynamic individuals who share our vision.
Skyborne Values
We build Careers
We provide the tools to help you develop and achieve your career goals through continuous learning and support, with countless opportunities.
We build trust
When you enjoy work, you deliver your best. Our supportive management team and the collaborative work ethic around Skyborne ensures trust is achieved.
We build a Better Product
We encourage employees to share ideas and take a hands-on approach to deliver excellence at all times. People produce the best products, so we recruit the best people.
We build Through Innovation
We empower our employees to think differently. Innovating to grow and evolve to be the very best at what we do individually and as a Team.
We build Character
We develop resilience and agility to empower our people to embrace change expand their knowledge and learn from those around them.
This is why you should work at skyborne
Hear from Skyborne Flight Instructor, Ros Ibbotson on life as a Flight Instructor at Skyborne
Hear from Skyborne Flight Instructor, Duncan on life as a Flight Instructor at Skyborne
our culture
Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity and professionalism and take care of each other. Fostering diversity, inclusion and collaboration.
We are built on a culture of empowerment. By joining Skyborne, you’ll be working alongside inspiring colleagues across the globe who are all committed to delivering the very best. Choose your own impact and build a future that suits you.
The impact of your work can transform lives, create prosperous futures and empower those around you. The team at Skyborne are all innovators and lifelong learners, striving to always be better, do better and deliver better results through change.
our people
At the heart of every great change is great people. Every day our people are doing incredible things by working together to pursue our shared purpose – to deliver on the promise of producing world class pilots to the airline industry.
Be part of Skyborne, lead change, bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination and make a real difference, and in return you will enjoy the most competitive salary package and benefits, career security and flexibility set in beautiful and thriving parts of the world, in state-of-the-art facilities.
Advance your career in ways you never thought possible.
our location
Skyborne HQ is based at Gloucestershire Airport on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. With picturesque scenery, easy motorway access to major cities, and some of the best schools in the UK, Gloucestershire is high up on the list for most desirable places to live in the UK. Cheltenham itself is an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South-West region. The town hosts several cultural festivals and is home to the renowned Gold Cup horse racing meet at Cheltenham Racecourse held in March every year. With beautiful walks, numerous eateries, bars and open space playgrounds, it really does have something for everyone.
our purpose
Our purpose is central to our ambition, to be the best flight school in the world. It is reflected in our values, the investment we make in our people and facilities and our commitment to equality and inclusion. We make a difference.Â
We change lives. We aren’t just creating pilots; we are creating the very best pilots in the world, together.
If you’re ready to progress and perform, collaborate, motivate and innovate and celebrate your career – you’re in the right place.
Wellbeing
Supporting our employees and trainees with their mental well-being is at the forefront of our priorities. We work with Red Umbrella Academies to provide an online mental health platform to provide additional expert support. We also have dedicated members of staff at our centres who have been trained by Red Umbrella to be Mental Health First Aiders, providing support when its most needed. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Programme too.
Benefits
Skyborne is at its best when our employees have a balanced and productive lifestyle. Our benefits include an enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and generous leave entitlement. We actively encourage using this time to reset the clock.
If you are looking for a fresh thinking, dynamic and industry changing organisation, then look no further.
The Application process
If you’re looking to take your career to new levels and you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.
ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once you apply, your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment team.Â
As a global organisation with personnel all over the world, our recruitment process for each role may vary depending on the vacancy and where it is based.
Generally speaking, our Recruitment team like to have an informal chat with you first to discuss the role and find out a little but more about you. The second stage will be an onsite interview with the recruiting line manager and members of the team, where we hope you can get a good feel for our culture.
We understand that interviews can be nerve-racking so we aim to make you feel as comfortable as possible, allowing you to enjoy getting to know us as much as we will enjoy getting to know you.Â
We strive to make quick decisions, so you are not left waiting. At the end of each interview, we will let you know what to expect next along with timescales, and will offer feedback if you are unsuccessful.
Our Management Team
Lee Woodward
Chief executive Officer
As co-founder and CEO of Skyborne, Lee oversees every aspect of the business, ensuring we deliver the very best user experience and final outcome for all trainees and customers.
With three decades of experience in the airline industry as a pilot with British Airways and a former shareholder and director of CTC Aviation group and current Training Captain, Lee brings a level of unrivalled expertise to the role.
He aims to take his wealth of experience and work with directors and managers of the world’s leading airlines to offer a range of programmes for pilots, cabin crew and future managers.
Tom Misner
Chairman
Tom is most renowned for his role in transnational education, being awarded an honorary doctorate for his services to education by Middlesex University in 2001 and Columbia College, USA in 2005. He continues to invest in and quietly support the commercial sector and artists alike as he has done for over 20 years.
Tom has worked on over 100 albums as an engineer, producer and musician, and has been involved with educating and training well over 60,000 students over 35 years. Since the sale of SAE Institute, Tom has been instrumental in the creation of Skyborne Airline Academy.
