Pilot Pathway

Our 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 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 Maintenance Mechanic

  • Aviation Ground Operative/Specialist

  • Military Pilot

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.

Students will then begin to specialise in pilot or tourism-related topics, progressing through education levels 2 and 3.

The Aviation Level 2 one-year programme is a great 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.

Enrichment opportunities on this pathway include practical flight experience in a light aircraft and hands-on learning using our state-of-the-art flight simulators, enhancing practical skills and industry insight! 

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.”

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

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.

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.