British Women Pilots’ Association announces its 2023 aviation scholarships
The British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA) announces its 2023 aviation scholarships at this year’s Light Aircraft Association (LAA) ‘grass roots’ fly-in at Popham. The BWPA awards scholarships to women in the UK of all ages and backgrounds and helps them achieve their flying dreams. To date the BWPA are awarding 12 scholarships and hopeful candidates can apply from September. Three of the scholarships are in partnership with...
Aer Lingus announces its Future Pilot Programme
Aer Lingus launches Future Pilot Programme combining classroom study and practical flying training. The Future Pilot Programme is the second ‘fully funded’ flight training initiative launched in recent weeks after British Airways announced its sponsored pilot cadet programme in July. Successful candidates for the Future Pilot Programme will complete a 14 month airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) course at FTE Jerez in Spain, before...
Liz Inwood ‘Taildragger’ Scholarship open for applications
Current pilots under the age of 35 are invited to apply for this year’s Liz Inwood ‘Taildragger’ Scholarship.The scholarship, run by the Vintage Aircraft Club, provides five hours transition training from nose wheel aircraft to tailwheel heritage types, such as the iconic Tiger Moth. The Vintage Aircraft Club (originally known as the Vintage Aircraft Group) was formed in 1964 and now has nearly 400 members across the UK, providing a...
British Airways launches sponsored pilot cadet programme
British Airways announce a new sponsored pilot training programme that funds all pilot training costs for 60 pilots a year. British Airways say that professional flight training costs for aspiring pilots can top £100,000. The major’s latest multi million pound initiative will axe the prohibitively high entry cost that push the profession beyond most peoples reach. “The Speedbird Pilot Academy will make the ambition of becoming...
Molly Rose PPL Scholarship reopens
The Molly Rose PPL Scholarship is recommencing with applications now being accepted. Created as an initiative to encourage young women to consider a career in aviation, the scholarship is named after Molly Rose, a pioneering aviatrix who inspired the book and feature film ‘Attagirls’, detailing her time in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during World War II. The successful winner of the scholarship will obtain her flying training...
Final Call for drone scholarships
Applicants have until 11 June 2023 to apply for a drone scholarship from the Air League. The Air League’s drone scholarships provide individuals with an opportunity to explore the career pathway options within the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector. The Air League offers those with zero to little experience an opportunity to gain skill, build an understanding and an insight into the amazing career options available within...
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