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...
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...
TUI fully-funded MPL programme reopening in January 2025
TUI has announced that it will be opening the application window for the next intake of its fully-funded Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programme on 06 January 2025. Last month, TUI Pilot Manager Kathyrn Cleaver confirmed that course #6 had completed induction during November and they are now making preparations for their 2025 course intakes. TUI was the first airline to provide fully-sponsored pilot training programmes in the...
L3Harris partners with Aer Lingus
L3Harris Airline Academy has secured a new training agreement with Aer Lingus UK, marking the first time the two organisations have collaborated directly for pilot training services. The one-year contract encompasses a wide range of training programmes designed to support pilots at various stages of their careers. The training package includes A330 Dry Training, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), Line Flying Under Supervision (LIFUS),...
Wizz Air UK tags 20 British cadet pilots
European carrier Wizz Air has selected 20 cadet pilots part way through their training and given them conditional offers of employment through its ‘tagging scheme’. Pilot cadets from two UK flight training academies – Leading Edge Aviation Academy and L3Harris Airline Academy – were given their conditional offer of employment at a ceremony in London’s West End. Wizz Air has adopted a ‘tagging’ scheme, which involves...
