{"id":6423,"date":"2023-09-05T14:46:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/?page_id=6423"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:09:25","slug":"british-airways-speedbird-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skyborne.com\/uk\/british-airways-speedbird-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"British Airways Speedbird FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Speedbird PATHWAYS by British Airways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You will find much of the information you need about the British Airways Speedbird Pathways within these pages. However we have pulled out some frequently asked questions below.<\/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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SPEEDBIRD PILOT ACADEMY (spa)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Applications for the Speedbird Pilot Academy role are currently closed. You can create an alert with British Airways to be notified of future application windows here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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British Airways has provided some information on how you can prepare for your application. You can find out more here: Speedbird Pilot Academy Preparation<\/a><\/p>

The Situational Judgement Test forms part of the interview \u2013 read the question in full and consider what answer British Airways would expect from their pilots. You may wish to do further reading about behaviours that pilots use to be successful in the role.<\/p>

Maths Test \u2013 BBC Bitesize is the best place to practice your maths. The Maths test is timed you need to work quickly and accurately from the multiple choice options.<\/p>

Checking Test \u2013 you will be presented with a body of information and asked to confirm whether the information is correct or incorrect. Make sure to read the question in full.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Technical skills are important, but it\u2019s your behaviours as a British Airways pilot that will really set you apart. British Airways is unique, their pilots are very passionate and enthusiastic about their purpose and the role they have in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.<\/p>

You\u2019ll need to demonstrate the passion and motivation to excel during the training programme, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a strong ability to solve problems. Collaborating and demonstrating you\u2019re a team player is also essential to create incredible experiences for British Airways customers and colleagues on board.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Technical skills are important, but it\u2019s your behaviours as a British Airways pilot that will really set you apart. British Airways is unique, and their pilots are very passionate and enthusiastic about British Airways’ purpose and the role they have in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.<\/p>

You\u2019ll need to demonstrate the passion and motivation to excel during the training programme, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a strong ability to solve problems. Collaborating and demonstrating you\u2019re a team player is also essential to create incredible experiences for customers and colleagues on board.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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British Airways will aim to respond to applicants as swiftly as possible. Due to the expected volumes you might take up to 2 weeks for a response. Please be patient as all applicants will receive a response.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Due to the anticipated response levels to the Speedbird Pilot Academy, British Airways are unable to provide individual feedback.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, British Airways are fully-funding the programme for successful applicants to obtain their fATPL.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As well as funding your training through fATPL, British Airways will also provide accommodation, food allowance and subsistence allowance. British Airways will also fund your Class 1 Medical.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, British Airways will be funding the Class 1 Medical which is required before course commencement.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This is a fully-funded fATPL programme.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can find out more about the entry criteria here: Speedbird Pilot Academy Preparation<\/a><\/p>

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\u2022 be aged 17 \u2013 58 years of age to apply, and 18 years of age to start training.\u00a0<\/p>

\u2022 hold 6 GSCEs grade A-C or 4-9 including Maths, English and a Science or equivalent qualification<\/p>

\u2022 be fluent in English (and, if applicable, an ICAO Level 6 on completion of training). For non-native English speakers, you will need a certificate proving you have achieved International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual area (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). This must be the Academic test, not General Training.<\/p>

\u2022 Hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel<\/p>

\u2022 Have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK<\/p>

\u2022 Your height must be between 1.57m (5’2″) and 1.90m (6’3″). If your height is outside of this range, you may be required to undergo a functionality check.<\/p>

\u2022 Be able to obtain and hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria<\/p>

\u2022 Before training starts, complete referencing and pre-employment checks to the satisfactory standard and supply satisfactory UK and international Criminal Record Checks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Your height must be between 1.57m (5’2″) and 1.90m (6’3″). If your height is outside of this range, you may be required to undergo a functionality check.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You must have 6 GCSE\u2019s (or equivalent), Grade A-C or 4-9 (including English, Maths and one of the Sciences). If you hold equivalent qualifications, British Airways will be in a position to check your equivalency so please ensure you enter your qualifications as they appear on your certificates.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, you can apply and start training with zero flight experience, however we suggest a 30-minute flight lesson in advance.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you have completed or partially completed your PPL then you are still eligible for the programme. Please note that there will be no alleviation on the number of hours that you have to complete. If you have started your ATPL Theoretical Knowledge exams then you are considered over qualified for this opportunity.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes as long as you\u00a0<\/span>have <\/span>the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you know the exam board you took your exams through, you can obtain this information online. If you don\u2019t know the exam board, the school you attended may be able to assist.<\/p>

For further information, visit https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/replacement-exam-certificate<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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There is a lot that you can do to help prepare for your assessment process. Firstly, research is key. It is important that you understand the role of a commercial pilot with British Airways and responsibilities involved. It is also important that you can demonstrate your motivation towards this career and why you believe you are suitable for this exciting opportunity.<\/p>

Aptitude testing is an area that also can be prepared for. Skyborne use AON online testing and practice assessments can be accessed at the following link to give you practice questions, as well as hints and tips. https:\/\/assessment.aon.com\/en-us\/prepare-your-assessment<\/a><\/p>

Consider the non technical aspects also. At group exercise and interview your communication, team work and leadership, amongst others, will be discussed and observed. These are all key qualities necessary to be successful as a commercial pilot.<\/p>

British Airways also release preparation materials which can be found here: Speedbird Pilot Academy Preparation<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Unfortunately, as the volume of applications is anticipated to be high, applicants will not receive feedback across all stages. Only those that are unsuccessful at the final British Airways stage will receive feedback.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Places are limited to 8-12 per course, if successful British Airways will discuss an appropriate start date with you.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Skyborne is an approved training organisation for the British Airways Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway. This programme is for cadets self-sponsoring their own training and is another route to the airline outside of the Speedbird Pilot Academy. Register your interest in the Integrated ATPL programme with Skyborne in order to progress your career. This is a self-funded course.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes \u2013 upon successful completion of the selection process, you will receive a conditional job offer from British Airways, outlining the performance standards expected through training with Skyborne.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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British Airways has selected Skyborne Airline Academy as the only UK approved training partner for the Speedbird Pilot Academy. In addition, Skyborne is an approved training organisation for the British Airways Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway. This programme is for cadets self-sponsoring their own training and is another route to the airline outside of the Speedbird Pilot Academy.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The full training schedule with Skyborne can be found HERE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, as part of the British Airways agreement, all trainees will be accommodated by Skyborne, working and living alongside other Speedbird Academy trainees and Skyborne Integrated ATPL trainees.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You make your application directly to British Airways and you will be asked what your preferred flight training school is as part of this process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The full training schedule and locations can be found HERE<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, this is a full-time training course.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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No, as a full-time training course, you will be expected to attend Ground School phases in person.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You could be based at London Heathrow, Gatwick or City airports.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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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Following a huge amount of interest and questions for the Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway (SSP), British Airways has provided some answers to the most frequently asked questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The new Pathway is a re-brand of some of the other British Airways schemes, it will simplify low hour pilot recruitment with the one key difference now being that British Airways are now offering the opportunity to be \u201ctagged\u201d prior to you starting your flight training.\u00a0<\/p>

British Airways has been \u201ctagging\u201d pilots during training for the past 12 months. Trainee pilots (white tails) had been able to apply post ground school on successfully achieving an 85% average with no more than 3 resits fails with an overall average of 85%.<\/p>

Tagging is also possible post flying training through the Newly Qualified Pilot Pathway (NQPP). Moving forward both NQPP and \u201cwhite tail tagging\u201d will stop and all low hour pilot recruitment will come under the Speedbird Self Sponsored Pathway (SSP).<\/p>

This will allow a person to apply before they start training on either an integrated or modular route. British Airways is focussed on improving accessibility to achieving a career as an airline pilot. SSP will provide not only a sense of security knowing a career is in place at the end of training but will also provide support throughout the training process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway is ongoing, there are limited places available at any one time, so it may be paused to meet demand.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To apply for the Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway, you must meet the minimum entry criteria.<\/p>