Useful information for becoming a pilot for free on scholarship.

This information may be a bit old but it will help you to know about many websites and airline companies which offer scholarship in thier student pilot project.









THE BRITISH AIR LINE PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION

USEFUL INFORMATION
PILOT CAREER LINKS INCLUDING FLYING SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY, MEDICAL/LICENSING LINKS. SELECTION TESTS ETC.


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NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTES
Air League Broadway House
Tothill Street
London SW1H 9NS
Tel: 020 7222 8463
Website: www.airleague.co.uk


Application Forms:
www.airleague.co.uk/sp-forms.html
The Air League Educational Trust is offering flying scholarships to be flown in the spring and summer of 2007. The awards are for 12-15 hours flying instruction.
Air Cadets are eligible for a number of special awards. Selection will be based on a formal application and, after short-listing, either an interview at the Trust’s London office or on aptitude tests and interview at RAF Cranwell around Easter 2007. The competition is open to young people permanently resident in the UK who will have reached their 17th but not their 26th birthday on 1 April 2007.
Flying Scholarships: Normal ALET flying scholarships offer 12-15 hours of flying training towards the award of a National Private Pilot's Licence (NPPL). Air Cadets are eligible for a number of special awards: The Prince Philip Flying Scholarship (details below) and the Joe Whether Flying Scholarship - both for a full NPPL. All scholarships are funded by industry, by private individuals or by income from endowed funds; some 50 awards are offered each year. Selection is based on a formal application, and, after short-listing, either an interview at the Trust's office in London or on aptitude tests and interview at the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre, RAF Cranwell. Applicants must be over 17 but under 26 on 1 April in the year the scholarship is flown. Forms available around September with closing date 1 January each year. (Check the Air League website).

The Prince Philip Flying Scholarship: The Prince Philip Flying Scholarship was established to celebrate His Royal Highness’s 50 years as Patron of The Air League. The scholarship provides funding to achieve a National Private Pilot’s Licence. The scholarship is awarded each year to the flying scholar from the previous year that is judged to have made the most progress in their flying, is an exceptional Air Cadet and who has achieved a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Flying Bursaries: Flying bursaries offer 5-8 hours of advanced flying training in single-engine piston aeroplanes, to assist licensed pilots gain additional flying qualifications or renew a rating. There are no age limits but most bursaries go to applicants under 30. Applications from January and closing date April each year . (Check the Air League website).
Gliding Scholarships: Gliding scholarships offer the opportunity for solo glider pilots or Air Cadets who have reached Gold Wings standard to broaden their flying experience. Depending on experience, the following awards are available at civilian gliding schools: Aerobatic Scholarships of 5 x 4,000ft aerotows with instruction; Cross Country Scholarships of 2 cross country flights; and, SLMG NPPL Scholarships providing motor gliding training, which, depending on the student’s progress, could lead to the award of the SLMG NPPL. Applicants must be British nationals aged at least 16 but less than 26 years in April in the year of application. Application forms available in January for closing date around April. (Check the Air League website).

Balloon PPL Scholarship; This scholarship is for a Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons) course with training being co-ordinated by Brian Jones, who circumnavigated the earth with Bertrand Piccard in the Breitling Orbiter 3. Applicants must be over 17 but under 26 at the end of April in the year of application. Application forms available January for closing date around April. (Check the Air League website).


NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTES
British Women Pilots Association Brooklands Museum
Weybridge
Surrey KT13 0QN
E-Mail: enquiries@bwpa.demon.co.uk
Website: bwpa.demon.co.uk Administered by The Air League (Edward Cox) £1500 annually
1 x Bursary - PPL Training
1 x Scholarship – Amy Johnson Memorial Trust – up to £2k
Open to British women holders of PPL for obtaining their first professional licence whether (1) CPL or ATPL; or (2) CPL and Frozen ATPL holders working towards an Instructor, multi-engine instrument or CRM/MCC rating. Candidates must reside in the UK. See website for other criteria.

Applications to Mrs. M. Tucker, 12 Church Lane, Merton Park, London SW19 3PD. Enclose s.a.e. A4 envelope.
GAPAN: (Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators) Cobham House
9 Warwick Court
Gray’s Inn
London WC1R 5DJ
Tel: 020 7404 4032
Fax: 020 7404 4035
Email: gapan@gapan.org
Website: www.gapan.org
 Full Private Pilot Licence Courses Final Date for App. Usually April each year
 Flying Instructor Courses (A & H) Final Date for App. Usually April each year
 Jet Orientation Course Scholarship Final Date for App. Usually July each year
 Flying Instructor Bursaries are available to be awarded for each of the following ratings, as long as there are enough individual applications:
Instrument Rating Instructor (up to £2,000)
Aerobatics Instructor (up to £1,250)
Multi-Engine Instructor (up to £3,000)
 Several PPL scholarships and a few FI(R) scholarships are usually available and advertised in January each year. Other awards may become available from time to time. Applications are required for most of the Guild's flying awards by mid April annually.

The Guild scholarships provide a unique opportunity for people who would like to become pilots or to further their qualifications as pilots.

 The Guild also offers an annual Bursary for a student on the City University MSc Course in Air Transport Management.

The aim of the Scholarships programme is to assist the successful individual, who might otherwise not have the necessary resources, to achieve their Licence or Rating. The costs refundable by the Scholarships are restricted to direct training and examination costs. The costs of obtaining the required Medical Certificate, and any associated travel, subsistence, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the Scholarship winners.

The details of awards, along with the full terms and conditions will be sent for formal acceptance to successful applicants after interview. The full terms and conditions will be sent for formal acceptance to successful applicants after interview.










NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIPS/NOTES
Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) RAFA
DFC
117½ Loughborough Road
Leicester LE4 5ND
Tel: 0116 268 8756
Website: www.rafa.org.uk
5 Flying Scholarships to be awarded annually
1 x 35 hrs flying toward NPPL
4 x 12 hrs flying toward NPPL to achieve “First Solo Flight”
Open to Air Training Corps.
Closing dates apply annually at the end of January – see website for details
The Faulkes Flying Foundation
Website: www.fffoundation.co.uk
(Aimed at the 14-18 yr olds – “Taster Days” for Schools
Scouts and Others) - May discontinue should there be no further private funding available.
The Royal Aero Club Trust Website: www.royalaeroclubtrust.org
Annually The Trust will award a number of Bursaries each up to £500 or in the form of practical flying experience. Applicants must be permanent UK resident’s age 16-21 yrs at time of training/flying at UK based training establishments. See website for details of closing dates which are usually annually around March time.

























AIRLINES/TRAININGSCHEMES

NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
Air Atlantique:
(Part of Atlantique Group) Dakota House
Coventry Airport
Coventry, West Midlands
CV8 3AZ Offer a few continual Sponsorships from ab initio and placement within the company once successfully trained. Bonding arrangements apply for the first few years of employment.
Astraeus Ltd: Astraeus House
Faraday Court
Faraday Road
Manor Royal
Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9PU
Tel: 01293 819800
Fax: 01293 819832
Email: ContactUs@FlyAstraeus.com
Website: www.flyastraeus.com
No sponsorships offered. Frozen ATPL holders can buy a type rating through various schemes offered in conjunction with other training providers.
Atlantic Airlines Mr B Pinner
Cadet Pilot Scheme Manager
Atlantic Airlines Ltd
Hangar 5
Coventry Airport
CV8 3AZ
Email: cadetpilotrecruitment@atlanticairlines.co.uk
Web: www.atlanticairlines.co.uk
Atlantic Airlines offers full Pilot Sponsorship continually through out the year. Formerly part of the Air Atlantique Group, Atlantic Airlines is now a totally independent company following a management buy-out in 2004. Atlantic Airlines is one of the UK’s largest independent freight airlines, with a large fleet of Lockheed Electra and BAE ATP aircraft.
Atlantic Airlines is one of the only remaining airlines in the UK to offer full sponsorship to ATPL issue, all the company asks is for a 5 year bond beginning on qualification as a First Officer on either the Electra or ATP aircraft.
Atlantic Airlines are also looking for applicants to be well motivated and enthusiastic about our business..
British Airways: Waterside
PO Box 365
Harmondsworth
Middlesex UB7 0GB
Tel: 0845 7799977
Fax: 020 8562 0788
Website: www.british-airways.com
Sponsorships ceased in 2001 . Appear to be developing partnership arrangements with training providers for their high achieving self-funded graduates frozen ATPL holders (only integrated courses) - mostly from the larger commercial pilot training ab initio schools and GE Capital Training simulator / CTC sources, as an example

bmi Donnington Hall
Castle Donnington
Derby DE7 2SB
Tel: 01332 854000
Fax: 01332 854662
Website: www.flybmi.com
Ceased all forms of Sponsorship 2003, Since then has established partnership arrangements with training providers (such as Oxford Air Training/GE Capital Training simulator) for their high achieving self-funded graduates frozen ATPL




NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
easyJet
Website: www.easyjet.com
Website: www.ctcaviation.com/wings
Via CTC Wings Programme ab initio self sponsored commercial pilot training and type rating courses. Other training providers may also be being considered since 2006
Flybe: Terminal Building
Exeter International Airport
Exeter, Devon EX5 2BD
Tel: 01392 366669
Fax: 01392 366151
Website: www.flybe.com
www.ccat.org.uk
Sponsorship via Cabair Training School and Flight Trainig Europe (Jerez)
Applicants must be between the age of 20-28 on 1st March each year have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK, and have an absolute minimum of 5 GCSE and 2 A Level passes, preferably in Mathematics and Science based subjects. You will already hold, or be capable of holding, a JAR Class 1 Medical Certificate. Closing date normally October each year See Cabair and Flight Trg Europe website for updated schemes.
My Travel Airlines Parkway Three
Parkway Business Centre
300 Princess Road
Manchester M14 7QU
Tel: 0161 232 6600
Website: www.airtours.co.uk
Have had approved courses with Flight Training Europe for Trainees and Alteon for low houred ATPL holders in the past. Check the Flight Training Europe website
STOP PRESS: REPORTED TO BE PURCHASED BY THOMAS COOK, SUBJECT TO OFT CONFIRMATION
Monarch Airlines London Luton Airport
Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9NU
Tel: 01582 400000
Fax: 01582 486365
Website:
www.monarch-arlines.com
Via CTC Wings Programme and also airline partnership arrangements now developing with other training providers for self sponsored people
Ryanair Corporate Head Office Building
Dublin Airport
County Dublin
Tel: 00 353 1 812 1213
Website: www.ryanair.com
Once you have gained your Frozen ATPL (£50-60k – offers facility to join and you pay for Type Rating (circa £20k) on a jet aircraft. Training providers for aircraft conversion include G-CAT & EPST in Amsterdam are believed to do selection process. If they consider you suitable a job may be offered. Have some partnership/placement arrangements with training providers such as OAT, CTC and Global Training Solutions.
Thomas Cook Website: www.thomascookpilots.com
Via CTC Wings Programme – and other flight training providers are under review for self sponsored people
ThomsonFly Human Resources Department
Frank Lester Way
London Luton Airport
Bedfordshire LU2 9ND
Tel: 01582 424 155
Fax: 01582 428154
Website: www.thomsonfly.com/en/company_221.html Every couple of years ThomsonFly (formerly Britannia Airways) offer a few places for their Approved Training Scheme . Look out for adverts in Flight International. Previous application have been online via Flight Training Europe website: www.flighttrainingeurope.com

XL Airways UK Website: xl.com/About_Us/About_Us.asp
For self-sponsored successful post-Frozen ATPL holders, in association with partnership arrangements with commercial pilot training providers – see GE Capital/Oxford Aviation Training and Global Aviation Solutions – employs a small number or low hours pilots




SOME TRAINING SCHOOLS UNDERTAKING AB INITIO AIRLINE PARTNERSHIP SCHEMES

NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
Bond Air Services Tel: 01452 856007
Fax: 01452 856595
E-Mail: info@bondairservices.com
Website: www.bondairservices.com
Provides limited I/R Sponsorships to qualified Commercial Helicopter, Low Hours Pilots – DETAILS TBC MAY HAVE CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Bristow Helicopters
Forties Road, Aberdeen Airport
Aberdeen AB21 ONT
Tel: 01224 723151
Fax: 01224 770120 Details to be Confirmed
Cabair College of Air Training Cranfield Airport
Bedford, Beds MK43 0JR
Tel: 01234 751243
Fax: 01234 751363
E-Mail: cranfield@cabair.org.com
Website: www.ccat.org.uk
Various Sponsorship, Joint Sponsorships and airline partnership schemes, including airlines such as: flybe, Royal Brunei, BA, Kuwait Airways, Flyjet .
Offer the following courses: Integrated CPL; Complete Modular Programme; Multi-Engine Instrument Rating; Flying Instructors Course. Also:
• CCAT Scholarship
• European Pilot Training Academy
• Blackbushe School of Flying – FAA Licence
Free regular monthly Seminars - contact Marie Barlow, Course Administrator: marie-barlow@cabair.com to attend

City University The Course Administrator
Air Transport Management MSc
School of Engineering
City University
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
Tel: 020 7040 8112
Fax: 020 7040 0119
Email: f.Talbot@city.ac.uk
Website: www.city.ac.uk/sems/postgraduate/atm
MSc course designed specifically to meet the interest of pilots wishing to develop their careers. Course provides postgraduate education in management, finance and aviation technology.
Course is part time with a sequence of short three-day periods of intensive teaching and interaction at the University plus a project. Support is available for those who have not had recent academic experience – not necessary to be a graduate.
Programme is run throughout the year and entry is accepted at any time. Candidates may choose the order of modules taken and the pace at which they take the course. Typical route to an MSc is likely to be over 2 years.
Modules include: Psychology in Aviation Management; Marketing; Airline Business; Airline Fleet Planning; Airline Operations; Air Transport Economics; Quality Management; Human Resource Management;
University Degree Course:
See: How to Become a Commercial Pilot Appendix on University Degree Courses
CTC Wings Website: www.ctcaviation.com/wings
On line application for Sponsorship delayed loan paid back when in employment/bonded.
Open to Min. age 19-29 yrs on date of application. Have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) preferably in Maths and a Science subject (Physics is recommended) at Grade C or higher. Fluent in English (written/verbal) and right of abode and work in EU in their own right.
4 phases of selection (venue Southampton) application, testing, interview and simulator assessment.



NAME ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES

European Pilot Selection & Training (EPST)
E-Mail: info@epst.com
Website: www.epst.com

Ab-Initio Sponsorship/Bonded delayed loan paid back when employed/bonded. Placement with many key UK and European airlines and through GE Capital Training for high achieving commercial pilot graduates.
Comprehensive ab-initio selection available for candidates for the EPST First Officer Programme (see: www.epst.com)

European Pilot Training Academy (part of the Cabair Group) The Academy, Aviation Park West
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6NW
Email: liz-mace@eptauk.com
Website: www.eptauk.com

Flight Training Europe Mary Jo Sanchez
Flight Training Europe
Aeropuerto Jerez
Antigua Base Militar de la Parra
Jerez de la Fontera
Cadiz
Spain
Tel: +34 956 317806
Fax: +34 956 182433
Email: info@flighttrainingeurope.com
Website: www.flighttrainnigeurope.com
Free Seminars – Airline Pilot Training London – dates on their website – register online
Academic qualifications should as a minimum include
• English
• Mathematics
• Physics and/or Chemistry (at a level which would allow entry to a science based university degree).
UK CAA issued Initial JAA Class 1 medical is mandatory.
A lower cost syllabus, with a reduction of 20 hours single engine flying is offered to students holding a PPL. This is subject to confirmation by the CFI of eligibility for this level of credit for License issue.
Below is an option to help with financing your training.
HSBC Bank plc offer lending for Commercial Pilots license through their Postgraduate & Professional Studies loan scheme.
Pilot Approved Training Scheme
Thomsonfly.com and Flight Training Europe jointly launching Pilot Approved Training Scheme, additional information can be found on website. To be considered you'll be between the age of 19-26 on 1st Jan each year; must have a min of 3 'A' level passes or equivalent including two of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry; a graduate degree in Aeronautics or Engineering would a distinct advantage. You must have the right to reside and work in the UK plus a full valid passport with no restrictions and the ability to obtain a JAR class one medical. Applications will only be considered if submitted via Flight Training Europe's web page closing date some time in November each year.
Check for adverts in Flight International also.





NAME
ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
Global Aviation Solutions (= Storm Aviation (Agency), Astraeus and its sister organisation Bond Training Solutions) E-Mail: admin@stormaviation.com
Website: www.globalaviationsolutions.net
Post ATPL I/R Commercial Pilot Training (cost £45-£60k).
Loans/finance available through this Company for Type Ratings viz. Initially offers selection process (£850) and if successful, a course on jet B737-300 with their TRTO joint venture company Astraeus for £12½k - £15½k (minus £850). Plus 12 Sectors Line Training on aircraft at £100 per Sector. Other Courses: £3,500 (CRM-SEPs); £1,500 (additional EFIS & NG Rating signed on Licence).If successful and suitable, there is the potential that Storm will try to place you in a job with one of their customer airlines. No job offer is guaranteed and may not be on an Employment Contract but Self employed.
Details TBC AND AWAITING RESPONSE FROM NEW OWNERS OF STORM AVIATION (AGENCY). ASTRAEUS NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP ALSO
London Metropolitan University Centre of Civil Aviation
London City Campus
100 Minories
London EC3N 1JY
Tel: 020 7320 1757
Fax: 020 7320 1759
E-Mail: aviation@londonmet.ac.uk
Website: www.londonmet.ac.uk/ca
Foundation Degree (FDSC)
Entry requirements:
Min 1 GCE’A’ level plus 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) incl. Maths, English & Science (or equivalent). Students intending to progress on to the BSc Hons. Course should anticipate a requirement of 2 x GCE A Levels. Entry to BSc (Hons) Aviation Management requires 2 x GCE ‘A’ levels at Grade C or above with GCSEs (Grade A-C) incl. Maths, English & Science (or equivalent). Self Funded full time and distance learning modular theory courses for:
Professional Pilot Licence [ATPL & CPL] entry requirements:
ICAO PPL. GCSE Grade C & above or GCE ‘O’ in at least English Language & Maths plus one other subject, preferably Physics. Maths & Science Revision requirement pre-entry to Course. MCC courses and Instrument procedure training available.
Private Pilots Licence Courses - No entry requirements.
University Degree Course:
See also: How to become a Commercial Pilot Appendix on University Degrees
Oxford Aviation Training Oxford Airport
Kidlington, Oxon OX5 1RA
Tel: 01865 841234
Fax: 01865 378797
Website: www.oxfordaviation.net
Operates airline partnership schemes with a number of airlines/GE Capital Training for high achieving commercial pilot graduates.
See their website or Flight International for adverts
Parc/Air Asia Parc Aviation
St John’s Court
Santry
Dublin 9, Ireland

Tel: +353 1 816 1747
Fax: +353 1 816 1711
Website: www.parcaviation.aero
Post ATPL I/R Commercial Pilot Training (cost £45-£60k).
Loans/finance available through this Company for Type Ratings viz. Initially offers selection process (€800 non-refundable) and if successful, a course on jet B737-300 with their TRTO joint venture company (Air Asia) for €27,500, no VAT on training in Ireland but includes CRM, Dangerous Goods, Security, First Aid, Wet Drill, Smoke Drill. Job offer with Air Asia as Co-Pilot once completed training successfully and start to receive salary as employee.
2006/7 EXPANDING AIRLINE CLIENTELE AND ALSO OFFERING A320 AS WELL AS B737NG TYPE RATING TRAINING







NAME
ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
The Pilot Training College Building 420, Northwest Park
Bournemouth International Airport
Bournemouth, Dorset BH23 6NW
Tel: 01202 574775
Fax: 01202 594417
Email: E-Mail: etaltd@flightexaminers.com
See their website or Flight International for adverts for ab initio Pilot training.
Stapleford Flight Centre Stapleford Aerodrome,
Stapleford Tawney,
Essex, RM4 1SJ.
Contact: Emma Drakeford or Colin Dobney
Tel: 01708 688380 Fax: 01708 688421 Email: receptionone@flysfc.com
Website: www.flysfc.com
JAA approved Modular courses available.
From zero hours to B737 with a 100hrs line training
Holding Open Days to present each module from PPL to B737 – see their website for details and contact Emma Drakeford on 01708 687103 to reserve a seat.
See their website or Flight International for adverts



All CAA Approved Training Providers - Go to: for full list of CAA/JAA Approved Training Providers
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG_FCL_APPROVEDFTOS.PDF

A COUPLE OF EXAMPLES WHERE TO DO PILOT APTITUDE TESTING
NAME
ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
GAPAN: Independent Provider Cobham House, 9 Warwick Court
Gray’s Inn, London WC1R 5DJ
Tel: 020 7222 8463Fax:020 7404 4035
Website: www.gapan.org
Cost circa £175 – Aptitude Test
Request/Download For More Information “The Right Stuff” to apply
http://www.gapan.org/careers/aptitude.htm

Oxford Aviation Training Oxford Airport, Kidlington. Oxon OX5 1RA
Tel: 01865 841234Fax: 01865 378797
Website: www.oxfordaviation.net
Cost circa £195 – Two day course, non-refundable
European Pilot Selection & Training (EPST) E-Mail: info@epst.com
Website: www.epst.com
Ab-Initio Sponsorship/Bonded delayed loan paid back when employed/bonded. Placement with many key UK and European airlines and through GE Capital Training for high achieving commercial pilot graduates. Comprehensive ab-initio selection available for candidates for the EPST First Officer Programme (see: www.epst.com)

SHL Direct
http://www.shldirect.com/
Email: info@shlgroup.com
Test yourself - practice questions and feedback
The Morrisby Organisation

Email: info@morrisby.com
Focus 31 North, Cleveland Road,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7EY
Tel: 01442 215521Fax: 01442 240531 Test yourself – practice questions and FAQs





MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS (Pilots)
NAME
ADDRESS Comment

CAA
Tel: 01293 573685 (Medical Dept.)
Website: www.caa.co.uk/pld/med
www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=527
or e-mail medical/licence enquiries: medicalweb@srg.caa.co.uk

YOU NEED TO KNOW YOU WILL PASS THIS TO BE AN AIRLINE PILOT – THIS IS A MUST BEFORE YOU COMMIT TO PAYING FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAINING

Class 1 Medical Cost £400 Approx
OTHER USEFUL CONTACT/INFORMATION SOURCES
NAME
ADDRESS Comment
Air Cadets Website: www.aircadets.org

Air Traffic Controller Career Information Website: www.nats.co.uk/recruitment
If you have a passion for aviation this may be a career to consider?
Age 18-29 with 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (Maths & English) and have studied to A Level or equivalent.
AOPA (Airline Pilots Association Owners) Tel: 0207 8345631
Website: www.aopa.co.uk

British Helicopter Advisory Board Website: www.bhab.flyer.co.uk

CAA/JAA Approved Training Schools Website: www.caa.co.uk
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG_FCL_APPROVEDFTOS.PDF

Career Development Loan: Tel: 0800 585 505
Website: www.dfee.co.uk/cidhome.htm
www.lifelonglearning.co.uk

General Aviation Awareness Council See Local Directory
Girls Venture Corps Website: www.gvcac.org.uk

Independent Advice for Training Schools Website: www.avasp.com

Learn Direct
Tel: 0800 100 900
Website:
www.learndirect-advice.co.uk
www.worktrain.gov.uk

Royal Aeronautical Society 4 Hamilton Place
London W1J 7BQ
Tel: 0207 670 4300
Fax: 0207 670 4309
E-Mail: raes@raes.org.uk
Website: www.aerosociety.com

University Air Squadron Website: www.cranwell.raf.mod.uk/eft/UAS.htm




HM FORCES RECRUITING OFFICES
NAME
ADDRESS SCHOLARSHIP/NOTES
Royal Air Force RAF Officers Careers
Directorate of Recruiting & Selection
PO Box 1000
Cranwell
Sleaford
Lincolnshire MG34 8GZ
Tel: 08455 605 555
www.rafcareers.com
Offer flying Scholarships for sixth form and university students.

Army Air Corps Recruitment Liaison Officer
Regimental HQ AAC
Middle Wallop
Stockbridge
Hampshire SO20 8DY
Royal Navy
Fleet Air Arm “Naval Establishment” Write Free Post to:
Royal Navy or Royal Marines
Tel: 08456 075555
Website: www.rnjobs.co.uk


MAGAZINES/ Professional Pilot Training Shows/Seminars
Flyer Magazine Website: www.flyer.co.uk
Lists Training Schools but see CAA Approved List also JAA/Commercial & Private Pilot Issues
March and November each year holds a Training Show for those considering becoming a Commercial Pilot – usually can access their website via BALPA website to obtain more info.
Pilot Magazine Website: www.pilotweb.co.uk
Lists Training Schools but see CAA Approved List also - similar to Flyer Magazine
Flight International Website: www.flightinternational.com
Aimed mostly at Commercial Aviation, but sometimes has odd part/self-sponsored ads – but most of these would be advertised on the Flight Trg Schools websites and also the airlines.

DISABLED PERSONS
Private Aviation For Para & Tetraplegics Tel: 01722 410744
E-Mail: info@shadowflightcentre.co.uk


MORE Information (NEW website and new book on Commercial Pilot Training)
Name Contact/Obtainable Comment

TO BE AN AIRLINE PILOT www.pilotwarehouse.co.uk
Tel: 01296 624840 ISBN: 9781861268655 Author: Andrew Cook Published by Airlife Publishing
Published December 2006 - UK trainee now employed as F/O with major UK airline