Pilot Careers Live event this Saturday (02/11/24)
Pilot Careers Live is returning to Heathrow this Saturday (02 November 2024), showcasing flight training programmes and commercial pilot employment opportunities and FTN is pleased to offer a 20% discount off ticket prices. Firmly established as the UK’s premier flight training exhibition, PCL provides an opportunity for aspiring commercial pilots to meet the industry’s leading training organisations, airlines and much more. A main...
Ryanair considers forced winter leave for pilots
Ryanair is apparently considering one day of forced leave in the first quarter of 2024 for each pilot to ensure full staffing during the busy summer travel period, setting up a potential pushback from pilots resisting the move. The Irish low-cost carrier said it needs to allocate the forced day off after finding insufficient leave assigned on rosters in the January-March period, according to memos sent to pilots across Europe in...
UWL Future Pilot Skills Event this Saturday (13 Jan 2024)
The University of West London (UWL), in partnership with FlightPad, is hosting a Future Pilot Skills Event this Saturday (13 January 2024) at UWL’s campus in Ealing, London. The free to attend event is designed to provide aspiring commercial pilots with vital information on how to pursue a flying career, and features: Aptitude skills assessment Technical workshops demonstrating what a commercial pilot career really involves...
Ravenair airline preparation course
Liverpool John Lennon Airport-based approved training organisation (ATO) Ravenair has launched a new course designed to prepare commercial pilot graduates applying for airline positions. Ravenair has developed the course in collaborations with an experienced Virgin Atlantic recruitment pilot, who has devised and delivered pilot recruitment programmes for a number of airlines. Named the Airline Preparation Course, it comprises a...
British Airways’ fully funded pilot programme now open
Hopefuls for the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme must submit their completed applications by the 25 September. The online application process leaves aspiring candidates with just days to complete the important online tests and forms to have the opportunity to become a British Airways pilot. The creation of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme eliminates the high entry cost when choosing a...
