Our latest UK airline partner—We were the first official UK partner to launch TUI’s tagging programme

Discover our exciting routes to the TUI flight deck.

Leading Edge Aviation is delighted to be the first Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to announce a groundbreaking partnership, offering our students the opportunity to launch their pilot careers with TUI.

Studenttagging scheme

Receive a conditional job offer from TUI after Ground School with us, as part of this new and innovative programme.

“This initiative allows us to identify and nurture top talent early in their training, giving students the confidence and clarity they need to transition into professional flying careers. Leading Edge students are known for their exceptional dedication and potential, and we are excited to offer them the opportunity to launch their careers with TUI. We are committed to the development of graduate pilots, and we look forward to welcoming our first candidates in the summer of 2026.”

KATHRYN CLEAVER
TUI Pilot Manager

Key Benefits

Requirements
  1. Require a minimum 85% ground school average
  2. No more than 2 resits per ground school subject
  3. First series CPL/IR
  4. APS-MCC Pass
  5. Positive recommendation from Leading Edge Aviation
  6. Accepting applications from eligible Integrated and Modular students

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

Whitetail Recruitment

As one of TUI’s approved training partners, Leading Edge Aviation enables Graduates to apply to become TUI pilots, directly through our Graduate services team, as they near the end of their training.

This opportunity is open to all Leading Edge LEAP Integrated and Modular students who include Graduate Services in their package.

“I feel incredibly lucky to have started my dream job and airline with TUI back in September 2023!
Finally getting to put everything into practice and learning the airline ways is extremely rewarding. Safe to say all the hard work over the years has been well worth it! Super grateful for all the amazing support from Leading Edge and my friends and family.”

ASHLEIGH SAUNDERS
TUI Second Officer

“I am incredibly grateful to have completed my flight training at Leading Edge Aviation. From the first day of ground school to the final APS-MCC assessment, every aspect of the course was designed to equip me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for the industry. 

Thanks to the exceptional support provided by their graduate service team, I was able to secure my dream job as a TUI Pilot. I am now flying the Boeing 737 across TUI’s short and mid-haul network, and I am thoroughly enjoying every aspect of the experience.”

HARRY SOUCH
TUI Second Officer

“I am immensely grateful to Leading Edge for their exceptional training and unwavering support throughout my journey to becoming a commercial pilot. 

From my first day in ground school, through to my final day in the A320 sim as part of the APS MCC, they helped prepare me for my commercial flying career ahead with professionalism and dedication. 

A little over two years since graduating from Leading Edge and I am now a Second Officer at Tui with over 500hrs on the 737. Tui is an amazing place to work and a special thanks goes to Alistair Smith from Graduate Services, whose guidance and connections were invaluable in helping me secure a position with TUI. 

Thanks again Leading Edge for your support in my journey to the 737 flight deck with such a brilliant airline!”  

JOSH HARRIES
TUI Second Officer

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