The World’s Airline Industry is Booming With Pilot Jobs
Pilot Careers Live London is dedicated to informing and inspiring the next generation of pilots and flight crew. Pilot Careers Live is providing the perfect opportunity to find out more about the opportunities and training routes, with motivational seminars covering a every aspect of a pilot training journey. The exhibitor list is a who’s who of the cadet pilot training industry, and they’re all available for you to talk...
Lasham Gliding Society challenge the CAA
Lasham Gliding Society (LGS), the world’s largest gliding club, is taking its fight against the newly announced Farnborough controlled airspace to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). In a statement the club said: “Lasham Gliding Society is strongly opposed to the CAA’s decision. Contrary to the statements made in the CAA decision document, Lasham Gliding Society considers that the decision to introduce new controlled airspace has...
Generation EasyJet Pilot Training Programme Opens
In 2018 EasyJet will recruit 460 new pilots to meet record demands for the airline for a third consecutive year, as its European network continues to grow. Opportunities range from cadet pilots starting their career to experienced co-pilots and captains from other airlines and the military. EasyJet have a particular focus on attracting female pilots and candidates through its Amy Johnson Initiative, which it launched in 2015. The...
LAA Armstrong-Isaacs Bursary Scheme Extended
Five 2018-2019 Armstrong-Isaacs bursaries will be available to any pilot under the age of 30 in U.K PPL training, contributing up to £1,500 to assist in the completion of their course. The funds will be lodged with the flying school of their choice and must be used exclusively for flying training or flight examinations. To qualify for these bursaries the young pilots are required to already have reached ‘first solo’...
Permit to Train
UK National Permit to Fly aircraft are to be allowed to be used for remunerated commercial flight training for the first time, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed. Pilots are now allowed to use Permit to Fly General Aviation (GA) aircraft to train towards post-PPL add-on training and ratings. At this stage, the permission is limited to current PPL holders only; ab-initio training is still restricted to aircraft holding a...
