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Flight School

Speedbird Pilot Academy (British Airways)

British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy is a fully funded UK cadet pathway for aspiring commercial pilots. Successful candidates complete integrated flight training and can progress towards a British Airways pilot career.

Cadet Pilot Selection Process

Speedbird Pilot Academy Cut-E / Aon Online Tests

Prepare for Stage 1 of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy ab-initio selection process with Cut-E / Aon online-test practice. Build familiarity, speed and accuracy through realistic exercises, instant feedback and performance analysis.

Application Process

Applications are submitted during British Airways recruitment windows. Candidates should check the current official vacancy for deadlines, eligibility and accepted qualifications; assessment invitations and waiting times vary by intake.

Selection Process

Selection includes the Speedbird Pilot Academy Cut-E / Aon online tests: timed, computer-based aptitude-style exercises. Candidates who progress receive details of subsequent stages from British Airways. Assessment arrangements, locations and timelines can vary by intake. Successful trainees must meet the applicable aviation medical standards before flight training.

Training Locations

  • Staverton (United Kingdom)
  • Oxford (United Kingdom)

Language Requirements

  • English: GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, or an accepted equivalent

Education Requirements

  • At least six GCSEs at grades 4–9, including English, mathematics and a science, or accepted equivalents
  • Two A levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification

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