BA opens applications for pilot academy again

BTN News
Thursday, 11 April 2024
British Airways (BA) will open applications for the second year of its fully-funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme on Tuesday April 16, 2024. 
The Speedbird Pilot Academy initiative is aimed at levelling the playing field and making a career as a commercial airline pilot a realistic option for all, by removing the previously prohibitive cost barrier of individuals having to pay for their training.
A British Airways pilot in the simulator hall
Simon Cheadle, director of flight operations British Airways said: “We know from the overwhelming response and high standard of applications in the first year of Speedbird Pilot Academy that there are a lot of talented people who just need a little bit of help to achieve their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot – and we are pleased to give them that opportunity."   
 
Candidates can apply for up to 100 places on the program with the approximately GBP100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline from April 16, 2024.

BA opens applications for pilot academy again

BTN News
Thursday, 11 April 2024
British Airways (BA) will open applications for the second year of its fully-funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme on Tuesday April 16, 2024. 
The Speedbird Pilot Academy initiative is aimed at levelling the playing field and making a career as a commercial airline pilot a realistic option for all, by removing the previously prohibitive cost barrier of individuals having to pay for their training.
A British Airways pilot in the simulator hall
Simon Cheadle, director of flight operations British Airways said: “We know from the overwhelming response and high standard of applications in the first year of Speedbird Pilot Academy that there are a lot of talented people who just need a little bit of help to achieve their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot – and we are pleased to give them that opportunity."   
 
Candidates can apply for up to 100 places on the program with the approximately GBP100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline from April 16, 2024.