What do you need to join the Speedbird Pilot Academy?

• You'll be 17-58 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training
• Six GCSEs grade A-C or 4-9, including Maths, English Language and a Science or equivalent qualifications
• Fluent in English
• A valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
• 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.
• Able to obtain and hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria
• Before training starts, you must have completed referencing and pre-employment checks
• Have the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

What will my training involve?

Here's a rundown of Flight Training, from Ground School to qualified Pilot:

• Ground School (6 to 8 months) – You’ll be completing 13 pilot exams
• Basic Flight Training (6 months) – This takes you from having never flown an aircraft before to being competent at flying solo
• Advanced Flight Training (4 to 6 months) – You will move onto twin-engine aircraft and begin learning to fly off instruments, as well as simulating flying through clouds and bad weather
• Upset Recovery Training (3 flights) – During this stage, you will fly aerobatics and be taught how to recover from a high-nose or low-nose flight
• APS MCC (3 to 4 weeks) – This is learning how to fly in a multi-crew environment. Most schools use A320 or 737 simulators for this phase