How to Apply

Aviation careers events such as Pilot Expo and Pilot Careers Live are a valuable starting point, allowing you to explore pilot training options. Bring a trusted friend or relative along, ask questions face to face, and gain a clearer understanding of the pathways available to you.

As you move from research into discovery, attending a flight school Open Day is one of the most effective ways to determine whether a training environment is right for you. At Leading Edge Aviation, we host regular Open Days at our Oxford campus, giving you the opportunity to experience our facilities, meet our instructors and students, and see how we prepare pilots for airline careers.

Discover what to expect from our Open Days and find out when our next event is taking place below.

Choose a Training Provider

Deciding on the right training provider is a crucial step towards the flight deck. At Leading Edge Aviation, we offer UK CAA and EASA approved, airline-focused training designed to prepare you for a professional pilot career from day one.

Select a Training Pathway

We offer three pathways to professional qualification; Integrated, Modular and University Modular. Each pathway is designed to suit different backgrounds, timelines, and learning styles. Understanding which option is right for you is key to starting your training with confidence. Find out which training pathway best suits you.

Single or Dual Licence?

Choosing the right pilot licence is a key part of planning your training journey. Whether you opt for a UK CAA licence, an EASA licence, or a Dual licence will influence where you can train, the aircraft you can operate, and the career opportunities available to you. Find out more about Dual licensing.

Integrated Pilot Training

If you’d like to enrol on one of our Integrated LEAP courses, you’ll need to pass our industry-aligned, comprehensive Skills Assessment.  This will consist of an online aptitude test, interview and group assessment. Our skills assessments are currently £150 to book on our website which will be credited toward your course deposit if you are successful.

Modular and University Modular Pilot Training

To enrol, you’ll need to submit a Leading Edge Aviation Modular application. This will consist of an application form with situational judgement questions and a ground and flight assessment if you are a Modular Flight Training student. Get in touch with our Training Advisors to start the Modular application process.

As soon as you successfully pass our assessment or application process, you will need to choose a start date, obtain your Class 1 Medical and apply for student finance, if applicable.

Obtain a Class 1 Medical

You will need to have your Class 1 Medical in place at least three months prior to your chosen course start date. If you choose to pursue a Dual licence, you will need to hold two Class 1 Medical Certificates; one issued by the UK CAA and one issued under EASA.

Apply for Student Finance

You can start your student finance application up to a month prior to your course start date. Details of how you can do this will be provided by our Customer Experience team beforehand.