In 2024, one in five of our Students, were tagged by British Airways during their training!

Choose your Preferred Pathway to the Skies with British Airways.

Leading Edge Aviation has proudly partnered with British Airways to support their pilot recruitment campaigns, helping to identify and develop aspiring pilots who want to kick start their career with them.

In 2024, a huge 30% of our Graduates secured employment with British Airways, showcasing the success of this collaboration so far.

British Airways SpeedbirdSelf Sponsored Pathway (SSP)

Receive a conditional job offer with British Airways before you commence or during flight training with Leading Edge Aviation, as part of this unique and innovative programme.

Key Benefits

Application Process

Applications are now closed, however create an alert via the British Airways website to be notified when they reopen!

Here is what the Application Process will look like:

  1. Apply online
    • Answer screening questions
    • Upload your CV
    • Complete some online aptitude tests
  2. Video interview
  3. Skills Assessment with us*
  4. In Person assessment at British Airways
Find out more!

British Airways Studenttagging scheme

For students who have commenced training with us, they are able to receive a conditional job offer from British Airways after they finish Ground School.

Key Benefits

Requirements
  1. 85% average in ATPL exams
  2. No more than 3 Ground School fails
  3. First series passes CPL/IR

This opportunity is available to all LEAP Integrated students who include Graduate Services in their training bundle package.

Find out more!

Whitetail Recruitment

Leading Edge Aviation is an approved training organisation for the British Airways ‘Whitetail’ recruitment programme, which is only open to select schools. 

This opportunity is available to all LEAP Integrated and Modular students who include Graduate Services to their training package.

“I cannot thank Leading Edge enough for helping me secure my dream job straight out of training!

The graduate services team provided comprehensive and individual support for all 4 stages of the selection process, giving me the tools, I needed to succeed.”

JAMES SHAW
British Airways First Officer

“Last year I achieved my dream of flying for British Airways based out of London Heathrow and I feel so lucky to have been given this opportunity!

I will always be grateful for all the support I received both during and after my time at Leading Edge and would recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic career in aviation!”

CLEMENTINE HUGHES
British Airways First Officer

“Last year I finally achieved my goal of flying the flag at British Airways!

I’d previously spent 2 amazing years flying for Ryanair based in Marrakesh. It’s been a tough couple of years for the industry post Covid but it’s great to see so many new flying opportunities opening!

I absolutely love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything different. Every day I get to see the world from a different perspective and I’m still so grateful for all the people that helped to get me here.”

CHARLOTTE COTTERELL
British Airways First Officer

Why chooseLeading Edge for your pilot training?