{"id":3210,"date":"2022-11-03T15:39:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/?page_id=3210"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:42:37","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We\u2019re fully committed to maintaining a dynamic, engaging and welcoming environment to get the best from all pilots who train with us. Don\u2019t just take our word for it; these Skyborne reviews have come directly from our trainees, instructors and airline partners, giving valuable insight into their experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Will Crowther, TUI, Former Skyborne Trainee<\/h5>

\u201cSkyborne is full of passionate, high quality, caring individuals. I chose Skyborne because it was personal, providing exceptional quality and a high standard of training. For those of you thinking of training at Skyborne, I couldn\u2019t recommend it enough. I have loved every single moment of my time here and have certainly made a lot of friends for life.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jack Cantwell, BA City Flyer, Former Skyborne Trainee<\/h5>

\u201cWalking into Skyborne HQ every morning makes me proud to be training here. The balance between professional and family feel is important and Skyborne has got it just right. Ground school was a brutal part of training but the immense support, knowledge and jokes from the TKIs are what motivated me through the exams. My five months in Vero Beach were arguably the best time of my life. There was nothing better than flying with your mates in the morning, followed by exploring the state or relaxing by the pool. I can safely say that training at Skyborne was the best decision.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Nick Smith, DHL, former Skyborne Trainee<\/h5>

\u201cI thoroughly enjoyed my time at Skyborne. All the team were so supportive from day one, all the way through to securing my first airline job.<\/p>

The instructors were so helpful and the airline-focused training has really helped me in my initial training in the airline industry.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bradley Gibbs, Eastern Airways, former Skyborne Trainee<\/h5>

\u201cFrom meeting the Skyborne team at industry events, I knew that this was where I wanted to complete my commercial flight training. The DA-42 aircraft that I trained on were awesome and the instructor team were so experienced in this area. The final, all-important element was finding a job. When I secured an assessment with Eastern Airways, the Skyborne team remained on hand throughout the process with interview and simulator assessment preparation. Now that my type rating and base training are complete, I can say that all the effort has been worth it.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Geraint Thomas, Skyborne Flight Instructor<\/h5>

\u201cSkyborne has given me a great opportunity to expand my skill set. This has allowed me to carry out instruction from the amazing purpose built facilities here in the UK as well as travel to our US site in Vero to standardise the instructors out there. Being part of an instructor team with such a wealth of experience form such varied backgrounds of the aviation industry is truly awesome.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Clare Vaux, Skyborne Instructor<\/h5>

\u201cThe most enjoyable part of teaching ATPL theory at Skyborne is the trainees. I love seeing them flourish and mature throughout the modules. Being part of their journey towards being a commercial pilot is a real honour.\u00a0 Skyborne is such a supportive and nurturing environment, not only for the trainees but also for staff. It feels like one big family working together to reach a common goal. Having worked for several different ATO\u2019s, Skyborne is fresh and different.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Tedd Pinkney, Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor<\/h5>

\u201cWhat I enjoy about working at Skyborne is the level of industry leading Instructors I have the pleasure of working with, the bespoke LMS we use and that our trainees have access to the best courseware material available whilst benefitting from training at the same location as our ME flight training, meaning they have access to the aircraft, DA-42 and 737 max simulators. These features give our trainees the absolute best start to their careers in aviation.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Andy Vidamour, Head of Training<\/h5>

\"I enjoy my role at Skyborne as it is an innovative organisation that allows me to bring my previous experience to the ATO environment and embrace airline methodology. We strive to prepare trainees for the realities of airline operations by adopting modern industry ideas.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Jordan Jennings, Pilot Recruitment Manager, Loganair<\/h5>

\u201cAt Loganair, we\u2019ve been proud to develop a strong and collaborative partnership with Skyborne through our Pilot Tagging Programme. Its great to work with a training organisation that shares our values around professionalism, quality and pilot readiness and Skyborne has exceeded those expectations. The Tagging Programme allows us to identify, engage with and support talented trainees early in their journey, providing them with a clear and structured pathway to the flightdeck. This initiative has created a strong sense of connection between our airline and Skyborne\u2019s cadets, ensuring that when they complete their training, they already have a great understanding of Loganair\u2019s operations, culture and flying ethos. Skyborne\u2019s high standards, modern facilities and forward-thinking approach to pilot development make them an ideal partner for us. The quality of their graduates speaks for itself, they arrive with the confidence, technical skill and professionalism that align with the demands of our flying across the UK and beyond. We look forward to continuing to grow this partnership and welcoming more Skyborne graduates into the Loganair family in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Kathryn Cleaver, TUI Pilot Manager<\/h5>

\u201cWe are proud to recruit our pilots from Skyborne because of their commitment to excellence, safety and professionalism in pilot training. We have seen firsthand the quality of their graduates and the high standards that they uphold, and they fit in well with the TUI culture. Skyborne share our passion for ensuring that the next generation of pilots aspire to high standards\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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