The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots

The British Airways Talk given by the Pilot Recruitment team hosted by The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots at the Air Pilots House was an exciting evening. We were given a presentation by Lucy Silvester and concluded with an insightful Q&A discussion. Special thanks to Lucy Silvester and the Pilot recruitment team and thank you to the members who attended.

TUI Pilot Development Workshop organised by The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots! The afternoon was packed with information all about TUI. We were first given a presentation about TUI including their vision for reaching Net Zero by 2050. Moving on, Aaron Black and Martin Smith explained all about how to reach your goal of becoming an airline Pilot with the modular and intergrated pathways. As groups, we discussed the key skills of a pilot which are: —> communication —> working under pressure —> organisation —> spatial awareness/coordination —> motivation And more! The main part of the day was all about the fantastic MPL sponsorship TUI offers. Did you know there was 1300 applications in 2024 and only 30 places! It was great to hear the difference between ATPL and MPL ( training mostly in the 737 sim). Now here is the selection process: 1) online application 2)online assessment: verbal, numerical and logical reasoning 3) one way interview (make sure to research about the business!) 4) Assessment + interview ( in person and with group assessment) 5) simulator test ( focusing on pilot aptitude and competencies) The best part of the day was definitely the group assessment which was so fun! All about maths and figuring out flight plans ( more about this is on my instagram @ronikacanfly) Overall it was an amazing day. Thank you so much to Martin Smith, Aaron Black and Katherine Hodge for organising this all!

Today, I had the distinct privilege of attending FlightPad’s inaugural event at the University of West London, and I must say, it was an incredibly enlightening experience. The day was filled with engaging and thought-provoking interactions, as I had the opportunity to hold meaningful discussions with seasoned pilots, accomplished engineers, and other passionate aviation enthusiasts. A highlight of the event was attending inspiring presentations delivered by representatives from British Airways , Loganair Limited and TUI. These industry leaders imparted invaluable advice on excelling in interviews and navigating the diverse career pathways within the aviation sector. The representatives from British Airways and TUI provided a comprehensive overview of their esteemed cadet programmes, offering crucial insights and expert guidance on the application process. Another noteworthy aspect of the day was my participation in a group assessment task organised by The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots. This exercise not only honed my communication and teamwork abilities but also underscored the importance of collaboration and adaptability in the aviation industry. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to FlightPad for curating such an exceptional event. Being in the company of such talented, driven, and like-minded individuals was truly inspiring. I eagerly look forward to attending similar events in the future, as they provide unparalleled opportunities for growth, networking, and professional development.

I can't believe this is all happening! I am very excited to say that I have recently completed my gliding scholarship courses from both The Air League and The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots. I have had an absolute blast over the last 3 weeks learning about flying gliders and soaring through the skies, and I can't wait to continue my training at the club. I have a lot to learn and I am very blessed to be able to begin my flying training as a glider pilot! Words simply can't express how grateful I am for both organisations as well as the London Gliding Club and its amazing instructors for making this possible. I have learnt so much about the world of gliding over the last 3 weeks and I am looking forward to continuing this journey to solo and beyond! The friends I have made through these courses are invaluable and I am very thankful for the opportunity to meet them and train together. Finally, I'd like to thank both Virgin Atlantic and Boeing for sponsoring these scholarships as none of this would be possible without their support. This experience reinforces the fact that I belong in the skies and will stop at nothing to become a pilot in the future!

Yesterday was an extraordinary and unforgettable day. Rayan Akhtar and I had the distinct privilege of being invited by Virgin Atlantic to spend a remarkable day in their company and share insights about our experiences during our flying scholarships. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with Claire Henderson, Ellie Haddock, and Daniel White as we discussed our aspirations of becoming airline pilots, as well as the pathways we intend to pursue to achieve our ultimate goal of reaching the flight deck. The day became even more captivating as we visited CAE Gatwick, where we were given an exclusive tour of their Type Rating Simulators. To our immense delight, Virgin Atlantic had graciously arranged simulator sessions for us, allowing us to experience the Airbus A330 simulator firsthand. Under the expert guidance of Danny, who provided exceptional instruction, we honed our skills in executing takeoffs and landings, an experience that was both exhilarating and profoundly educational. Every moment spent at Virgin Atlantic’s VHQ was truly a highlight of my journey. I am deeply grateful to Claire Henderson, Ellie Haddock, Dan White, and the entire Virgin Atlantic team for orchestrating such a phenomenal and memorable experience. Additionally, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the The Honourable Company Of Air Pilots Company of Air Pilots, whose steadfast support has been the cornerstone of these incredible opportunities.