Air Transport with Airline Pilot Training

Locations: High Wycombe for the first three months and then Cranfield, UK and Orlando, Florida, USA.

This programme is unique in the UK Higher Education sector, as it allows you to obtain a bachelor degree and a frozen ATPL in only 18 months. With a frozen ATPL you will be qualified to apply for first officer positions with an airline.

This programme is for those students who wish to obtain a recognised degree in air transport with a view to pursuing a career in the airline industry. It offers students wishing to qualify as commercial pilots, the opportunity to qualify for a frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) while reading for their degree in Air Transport at the same time.

The BA/BA (Hons) Air Transport with Airline Pilot Training degree aims to reflect the changes inherent in the dynamic aviation industry and to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required both to work within the aviation field and to attain the necessary qualification for the award of a frozen ATPL.

This programme is aimed at those who wish to develop the skills, knowledge and employability profile that will provide them with the opportunity to gain employment as first officers in airlines. Students can either achieve a BA in 18 months, or a BA (Hons) in two years.

Entrants are expected to have a good standard of general education. They should have the equivalent of two good passes at A-level, and should have passes in GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or above. Some knowledge of science subjects would be an advantage. Mature students with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants must demonstrate an enthusiasm for flying, a willingness to learn to fly and a commitment to a career in the airline and airport industry.

The BA and BA (Hons) Air Transport with Airline Pilot Training is offered in conjunction with Cabair College of Air Training (Cabair) and prospective students will be required to pass the Pilot Assessment at Cabair, in conjunction with Bucks New University to assess their suitability for the programme. Students undertaking commercial pilot training also need to obtain a CAA class one medical certificate.

Key modules of the course

Stages one to three are required for both BA and BA (Hons) courses.

Stage one
18 hours of taught lessons per week based at High Wycombe
- Structure and Development of the Air Ttransport Industry
- Airline and Airport Sarketing
- Ground service Operations.

Stage two
Students transfer to Cabair in Cranfield for the ATPL theory programme as part of the integrated route
- Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory one
- Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory two

Stage three
During stage three you will undertake practical flight training at with Cabair. Meanwhile, you will partake in online learning and workshops that count towards your degree award.
- Practical flight training with Cabair in Florida
- Leadership in Aviation
- Aviation in the Global Context
- Sustainability and Strategy.

Stage four (optional)
- Research Project

To earn the BA (Hons) award, students who have completed stages one to three are required to undertake a research project. They are expected to be in employment with airlines by this time, and it will be possible to delay completion of the research project if necessary, at the discretion of the programme co-ordinator. The research project will focus on a work-based issue and will be completed by distance learning, with supervision provided via email or Webex, as well as other methods, as appropriate.

Entry Requirements

Please see Cabair's website for further information on entry requirements.

Applications

All applications are to be made directly to Cabair. Further information can be found here.

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