The British Airways Future Pilot Programme is in my opinion one of the best cadet programme running today and something aspiring pilots should apply for.
As long as you are between 18 & 55 years old & have not sat any ATPL exams and meet the following two requirements you are eligible.
3 A-Levels at Grades BBC or above, excluding General Studies and Critical thinking.
And
3 A-Levels at Grades BBC or above, excluding General Studies and Critical thinking.
Or
An Honours Degree at 2:2 (or higher) or a pass (or above) in a higher degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil, DPhil, PhD, MBA.
If you are lucky enough to pass the selection with BA then they will training you up to fly one of their short-haul aircraft. The big selling point is that BA will repay your entire training bond back to you over the next 7 years of employment with the company.
British Airways are a flagship airline and you can advance your career years if you manage to get picked.
The Future Pilot Programme is run by two training organisations here in the UK and one in Spain.
You have to pick which organization you want to apply to (you can only apply to one). From here they will screen your application and if selected you will be invited to screening with people from the school. This will include tests, group exercises and interviews.
Should you be successful here then you will go to the BA selection day for tests with BA. If you pass these then you go to the final section day, again with British Airways where you will be assessed once more.
Should you be successful then you will receive a conditional offer of employment with British Airways.
British Airways will require you to deposit a £84,000 security deposit before you start your training.
You can read all about the British Airways Future Pilot Programme here.
Competition is fierce so you will need to make sure you brush up before you attend each process. Remember, failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
