We are the exclusive training provider for Aurigny and Norse Atlantic’s fully integrated pilot pathway!

Explore Our Exclusive Pathway to the Flight Deck with Aurigny & Norse Atlantic UK

We are pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Aurigny and Norse Atlantic UK, an exciting collaboration that provides Leading Edge students with a fast-track route from pilot training to the flight deck of long-haul commercial operations.

student tagging scheme

Receive a conditional job offer from Aurigny and Norse Atlantic UK as early as the Ground School phase of your training.

Through this exclusive tagging scheme, successful candidates secure a guaranteed career progression pathway. Starting as First Officers flying the ATR 72 with Aurigny, and after approximately two years, progressing to Norse Atlantic UK’s Boeing 787 long-haul fleet operating from London Gatwick.

“It’s great to be able to launch this new and exciting element of our career partnership with Norse Atlantic UK, a fully integrated pilot pathway from first flight to wide-body jet. It places both Aurigny and Guernsey firmly at the heart of pilot careers, helping to ensure a long-term source of aviation talent for our islands’ air services.”

“We’re also proud to be recruiting from the first-class Leading Edge Airline Preparation programme (LEAP), which we’re confident will give us a source of high-calibre First Officers for the future”

Philip Smallwood, Chief Operations Officer, Aurigny

Key Benefits

Requirements
  1. Applicants should have a First series pass in all ground school and flying exams. 
  2. Applicants must have a UK driving licence. 
  3. Current MEP CPL/IR. 
  4. Enrolled on the LEAP Integrated Programme. 

        The new pathway through Leading Edge Aviation, Aurigny, and eventually Norse Atlantic UK is an incredible opportunity. Starting my career with Aurigny would be a proud achievement and an inspiring first step into the airline industry. Looking ahead to flying the 787 with Norse makes the pathway even more exciting, opening the door to long haul, which is a goal shared by so many aspiring pilots.

        Ellis Janes
        Leading Edge Aviation Student

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