Can you get free pilot training UK?

British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy The Speedbird Pilot Academy is our fully funded training scheme for up to 60 successful candidates per year working with selected Flight Training Organisations.



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Exact fees differ depending on the route you take but we're talking thousands, in some cases hundreds of thousands of pounds. To give you a better idea, pilot training usually costs £70,000 to £130,000.

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One way to secure airline pilot training funding is via a secured loan from a UK bank, typically against a property. Loans for pilot training are appropriate if individuals who are responsible for providing the funding have a property which is valued at £150,000 or more.

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The short answer is no, airlines will not pay for flight school. However, there are a couple of airlines that do operate their own flight schools and tuition there is generally cheaper than most flight schools.

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Here's a few common ways pilots pay for flight training when they, or a family member, can't cover the cost.
  1. Save Up Money. ...
  2. Loans and Financing Options. ...
  3. Scholarships. ...
  4. Federal Grant. ...
  5. Military Assistance. ...
  6. GI Bill. ...
  7. Work at a Flight School. ...
  8. Train Often and Study Daily.


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If you're absolutely sure that you want to become a commercial airline pilot, you may want to dive straight into private training, as this will work out cheaper in the end. If you're unsure, you may want to consider some of the university routes that lead to part qualification, such as a Private Pilot's Licence.

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Airline pilots don't necessarily get paid a traditional salary. Instead, commercial pilots are paid per flight hour. Meaning a pilot is only paid while their airplane is running. A pilot's salary is calculated by multiplying the number of flight hours by their hourly rate.

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How Long Does it Take to Become a Pilot? It takes two months to become a pilot and earn your private pilot license. To become an airline pilot, it takes two years to gain the required 1,500 hours flight time.

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The Speedbird Pilot Academy is our fully funded training scheme for up to 60 successful candidates per year working with selected Flight Training Organisations.

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This benefit varies from airline to airline. Family members may fly free when space is available or at discounted rates. Flying stand-by is a common benefit, but it can be challenging when there is a group. Some airlines provide “buddy passes” to pilots to share with friends and families.

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Nearly all airlines have trips that do not get you back to your home every day. Pilots “lay over” in other cities and are provided per diem and a hotel for the time they are there. It is a great opportunity to see a place you may never have been, enjoy time with your crew, and rest for the next day of flying.

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If a seat is available, they will receive a seat assignment and fly for free. The fuller the flight, the closer to boarding time this will occur - standby passengers often are the last to board.

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