Graduate Employment Services

Clearing you for airline take off

Here at Leading Edge Aviation, your journey doesn’t stop with us until you secure your first pilot role, and our goal is to give you all the skills to get there.

We are seeing an unprecedented number of our students landing airline roles before they have even completed their training. This is why our Integrated LEAP course includes a 3-day comprehensive Graduate Employment Services course post ground school, to prepare and assist you in landing that all important first flying role.

Tailored to your Individual Experience

The comprehensive 3-day course is delivered at our Oxford academy by a highly experienced team with deep expertise in pilot recruitment. Our instructors guide you through each stage of the assessment process, tailoring the workshop to your individual experience and helping you feel confident and well-prepared for your first airline interview.

As part of our bespoke graduate services, the 3-day course will cover:

  • Airline applications
  • Maximising your first impression
  • Personal development plans
  • CV workshops
  • Cover letter creation
  • Interview techniques & and mock interviews
  • Group exercise training

Furthermore, our whitetail graduates receive additional support and regular updates from our team on potential recruitment opportunities and we are always happy to answer questions regarding applications.

Course Structure

Our Graduate Employment Services course has been strategically broken down into three days to give you the most comprehensive learning experience.

Day One: Airline Assessment Overview and Essentials

  • Maintaining a Professional Mindset
  • Core Communication skills
  • The Assessment Process
  • Developing your CV and cover letter

Day Two: A Deeper Understanding

  • The Assessment Process – a deeper understanding
  • Preparing for an Airline Interview
  • Pilot competencies
  • Preparing for the Group Activity
  • Top Tips from Industry Professionals

Day Three: Putting Learning Into Action

  • 1-1 Mock Interview and Feedback.
  • CV and Cover Letter Feedback.

Where our Graduates go

Our graduates are among the most in-demand across the industry, which is why 99% secure airline roles within three months of graduating. Through partnerships with leading airlines, we offer exceptional pilot recruitment opportunities during and after training.

Airline Partners

What Our Graduates are Saying

“The support I have received from Graduate Services after my time at Leading Edge has helped me stay better connected to others going through the job hunt as well as providing invaluable insight into the application and interview process.”
Loganair First Officer
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“The support I have received from Graduate Services after my time at Leading Edge has helped me stay better connected to others going through the job hunt as well as providing invaluable insight into the application and interview process.”
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Loganair First Officer
“Thanks to the incredible support from Ali and the rest of Leading Edge’s graduate services team, I have finally been successful in achieving my dream job. Without their knowledge and guidance, the recruitment process would have been a much more daunting experience.”
TUI Second Officer
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“Thanks to the incredible support from Ali and the rest of Leading Edge’s graduate services team, I have finally been successful in achieving my dream job. Without their knowledge and guidance, the recruitment process would have been a much more daunting experience.”
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TUI Second Officer
“Having qualified in 2021 (during the recovery from COVID) the graduate team’s support and guidance was invaluable to me. The graduate services team provided updates on any job vacancies along with refresher courses to get me back up to speed and were on hand to help throughout the process, from the initial application through to securing my first job at my dream airline. Alistair in particular was great – providing hints and tips to help me and my colleagues stand out in a competitive jobs market.”
British Airways First Officer
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“Having qualified in 2021 (during the recovery from COVID) the graduate team’s support and guidance was invaluable to me. The graduate services team provided updates on any job vacancies along with refresher courses to get me back up to speed and were on hand to help throughout the process, from the initial application through to securing my first job at my dream airline. Alistair in particular was great – providing hints and tips to help me and my colleagues stand out in a competitive jobs market.”
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British Airways First Officer
“Absolutely thrilled to have accepted a position with Titan Airways, a dream come true! The Graduate Services team at Leading Edge have been nothing short of exceptional, and they have played an instrumental role in refining the essential skills and qualities crucial for success in an airline interview. Their personalised approach ensures more than just preparation, it aligns you with the right airline.”
Titan Airways First Officer
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“Absolutely thrilled to have accepted a position with Titan Airways, a dream come true! The Graduate Services team at Leading Edge have been nothing short of exceptional, and they have played an instrumental role in refining the essential skills and qualities crucial for success in an airline interview. Their personalised approach ensures more than just preparation, it aligns you with the right airline.”
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Titan Airways First Officer

Why chooseLeading Edge for your pilot training?