ACS Flight Training pilot scholarships
ACS Flight Training – the largest commercial pilot training company in Scotland – has opened its annual scholarships programme. This year, ACS is offering two scholarships to individuals wishing to pursue pilot careers. The scholarships provide eight hours of training in one of ACS’ modern Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, under a structured training programme, counting towards their PPLs. Scholars will also be given 12 month’s membership at...
Air League flying & gliding scholarships 2025
UK aviation charity the Air League is opening three of its six scholarship programmes next week. Opening on 27 January 2025, the Air League will be inviting applications for its flying, gliding and electric flying scholarships. Additional scholarships in the fields of engineering, drone flying and ATPL studies are scheduled to open over the coming months. The Air League, founded in 1909, is the UK’s largest provider of independent...
PCL inaugurates Professional Flight Training Awards
Pilot Careers Live (PCL) – the operators of Europe’s largest series of annual flight training events – has opened applications for its inaugural Professional Flight Training Awards, recognising the achievements of both students and training providers across the industry. The PCL awards celebrate attainment and dedication across ten categories. The awards ceremony will take place just before Pilot Careers Live London in March 2025. The...
UWL Pilot Skills Event 2025
The University of West London (UWL) is hosting its annual Pilot Skills Event this Saturday, 18 January 2025, at UWL’s campus in Ealing, London. This free-to-attend event is designed to equip aspiring, trainee and existing commercial pilots with essential skills and resources to embark on their flying careers. The day promises a host of engaging activities and opportunities, including: Aptitude skills assessment Technical...
CAA employees threaten strike action from 20 January 2025
Having averted strike action back in August 2023, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is now facing new action from its employees arising from a pay dispute. According to trade union Prospect, it’s CAA employee members are planning on taking strike action from 20 January 2025 after having rejected a proposed 3-4% pay rise. The industrial action is to take the form of working to rule and an overtime ban. According to Prospect, the extra...
