Aspiring Pilot Pathway

Our Aspiring Pilot Pathway has been created by industry experts with aspiring pilots in mind. If you’re a student who dreams of flying, you should start here.

The Aspiring Pilot pathway will focus on the theoretical knowledge required for a career as a pilot in commercial or military aviation. 

But this pathway isn’t just for students looking to become commercial airline or Military pilots. By equipping you with a broad range of skills and knowledge, we aim to ensure that you’re well-equipped for further education on a range of industry roles. Including, but not limited to...

  • Commercial Airline Pilot

  • Drone Pilot

  • Cabin Crew

  • Helicopter Pilot

  • Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator

  • Air Traffic Controller

  • Aviation Ground Operative/Specialist

  • Military Pilot

  • Special Missions

Develop skills for you career

Students on our Pilot Pathway will start by studying a common curriculum designed to familiarise themselves with the aviation industry as a whole.

Employers and industry experts have told us that they need staff that understand and appreciate the knowledge skills and competencies of a range of job roles across aviation. This level of broad understanding will make our graduates more effective in their careers when they progress.

Your Options

Level 2 Aviation

This is an excellent starting point for students who didn't quite get the GCSE grades for the Level 3 Pilot & Aviation Operations course. Build a good foundation of knowledge on this course whilst retaking your GCSE Maths and/or English. Once GCSE grades are secured, Level 2 students can progress to Level 3 programmes.

Level 3 Aspiring Pilot Pathway

This Level 3 Aviation Operations qualification provides a strong introduction to the industry and is a valuable steppingstone for students who aspire to become pilots. It does not guarantee a career as a pilot, but it offers relevant knowledge, practical experience and insight into the many opportunities available within aviation. 

The Aspiring Pilot Pathway is ideal for students who are passionate about aviation and want to take their first step into the industry. While it is not pilot training and does not guarantee a pilot career, it gives students valuable exposure, practical experience and a clearer understanding of the routes available to them. 

Enrichment

Year 1: Industry Orientation: Aviation related site visits and guest speakers

Year 2: Pilot Orientation: Advanced enrichment with practical flying lessons in a light aircraft with Quiet Tiger Aviation and sim time in our state-of-the-art flight simulators.

Grace Hickson “I really enjoyed my time at ASI. Throughout my application process to Rolls Royce I had guidance from my tutors, they helped me make a presentation and even lent me a HP turbine blade for the interview.”

where to start

Looking to start this pathway? Book an Open Day to chat with our lecturers about our courses and take a look at our Pilot Aviation Operations Technical Training options.

Student Stories

Poppy Qureshi

Survey operator at DEA Specialised Airbourne Operations. 

Read Poppy's story

Kian Deighton

Cabin Crew at TUI.

Read Kian's story

One giant leap towards your future

Take your chance to chat to our expert tutors, tour our industry-standard workshops and get the information you need to make the right choices for you.