Event

Exclusive Speedbird Pilot Academy online Women-In event with British Airways!

Aviation
Salary: 
N/A
UK
2106
Position Start Date: 
Friday 7th February 2025
Application deadline:
06/02/2025

Who are British Airways?

British Airways is a global airline, bringing people, places and diverse cultures closer together for more than 100 years. Serving the community and planet is at the heart of everything they do, and they look forward to sharing their exciting sustainability initiatives with you.

British Airways will be hosting an online webinar centered around providing you with an in-depth insight into their exciting fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy.

What is on offer?

•    Ever considered a career as a pilot but are put off because of the high training cost? The Speedbird Pilot academy allows you to become a pilot without incurring all the fees. 
•    This is a fully funded flight training that makes a career in flying accessible to anyone.
•    In this programme, you will undertake 18-24 months of training and if successful in flight training you will then have the chance to join an excellent team as a British Airways Pilot.
•    The webinar is open to all women regardless of your background or experience. Whether you are an aspiring pilot or are curious about the profession, this webinar is for you!

What is the event?

This is an exclusive event for women and those who identify as a woman to learn more about kick starting your careers as a pilot at British Airways on their free training programme.  The event will include:

•    Introduction to the Speedbird Pilot Programme and learn about the career opportunities as a pilot.
•    Secret top tips for the application process.
•    Women panel with women pilots or those who are completing/recently completed the training programme.
•    Following the event, Sanctuary Graduates will support you through the application process.

 

Who can attend the event and apply to the programme?

 

  • Ability to swim unaided (at least 50 metres) and tread water (at least 3 minutes).
  • Right to Live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
  • Anybody between the ages of 17 – 55.
  • You do not need a degree to be eligible for this programme.
  • 6 GCSE’s grade A-C or 5-9 including Maths, English and a Science or equivalent qualifications.

 

Why join the Women-In webinar?

 

  • You will have the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the journey of becoming a pilot and find out if this is a career path of interest.
  • This is a free online exclusive event which is invite only.
  • In this online event you will hear from women pilots from the industry to share their experiences. This is your chance to ask questions to professionals in the industry and feel inspired to embark on your career as a pilot.
  • The programme is available to anyone. Through this webinar you will get a taste of the inclusive and dynamic culture at British Airways.
  • You can take your learnings from this event and use this in your training application if you decide to apply.
  • From the moment you register for this webinar and submit an application to the programme, Sanctuary Graduates are here to support you throughout the application process and will provide you with follow ups after the event!