Careers

It takes an exceptional team to make exceptional pilots

Leading Edge Aviation is a creative, forward-thinking organisation that’s setting new standards in pilot training. We’re growing fast at our sites in Oxford and in Alhama, Southern Spain. If you’re passionate about developing your career in aviation, we’d love you to be part of that journey.

Our Mission: To provide accessible, inspirational, and innovative training for the aviation industry.

Driven by Purpose

Together, the Leading Edge Aviation team has created the ultimate professional courses that use the best of modern training methodology to take students from having little or no flying experience to being commercially qualified and flight deck ready. What sets us apart from other aviation academies is that we provide more than just flight training. Our comprehensive Whole pilot ® approach assists our students in developing all aspects of themselves as they strive to become the best pilots possible.

Our Company Values

How we work is just as important as what we do. Our values guide everything we do at Leading Edge Aviation and you will see them reflected in every member of our team:

Integrity

We are open and honest; we trust each other to do the right thing.

Collaboration

We work together and support each other as one team to achieve great results.

Commitment to Excellence

We continuously improve ourselves and our ways-of-working to maintain quality and best practice.

Resilience

Our energy and positive mindset enable us to overcome challenges.

Passion

Our passion is infectious and motivates us and our students to do our best. We are proud ambassadors for Leading Edge.

What our team says

“Being based at an active airport with a variety of aircraft operating in and out of here does help to enthuse the ground school students. One only has to look out the window to see the entire training path represented by ALL the aircraft here. For those with no previous experience of the aviation environment, one hopes that this is inspiring. We have an exceptional range and depth of skills and experience drawn from both military and civil roles. This leads to enlightening conversations that we all learn from.”
Deputy Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
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“Being based at an active airport with a variety of aircraft operating in and out of here does help to enthuse the ground school students. One only has to look out the window to see the entire training path represented by ALL the aircraft here. For those with no previous experience of the aviation environment, one hopes that this is inspiring. We have an exceptional range and depth of skills and experience drawn from both military and civil roles. This leads to enlightening conversations that we all learn from.”
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Deputy Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
“The best thing about working at Leading Edge Aviation is the people. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience across the aviation industry, lurking in each corner of the building. Everyone brings something different! No door is closed, if you want to speak to someone, they’re all there and willing to chat … however high up the chain you want to go! Because of this, it’s quick to adapt and change where required. As a manager if I want to do something, I can get an instant approval and act on my instinct, rather than emailing, waiting for a reply, a consideration etc. and opportunities passing us by.”
Graduate Services Manager
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“The best thing about working at Leading Edge Aviation is the people. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience across the aviation industry, lurking in each corner of the building. Everyone brings something different! No door is closed, if you want to speak to someone, they’re all there and willing to chat… however high up the chain you want to go! Because of this, it’s quick to adapt and change where required. As a manager if I want to do something, I can get an instant approval and act on my instinct, rather than emailing, waiting for a reply, a consideration etc. and opportunities passing us by.”
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Graduate Services Manager
“The best thing about working at Leading Edge Aviation is the excitement of building a successful ATO from the ground up at both the UK and Spanish locations, knowing that every day we get a little closer to the LEAL dream.”
Chief Flight Instructor
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“The best thing about working at Leading Edge Aviation is the excitement of building a successful ATO from the ground up at both the UK and Spanish locations, knowing that every day we get a little closer to the LEAL dream.”
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Chief Flight Instructor
“For me, the real highlight of working at Leading Edge Aviation is about being part of a company that truly can make dreams come true. To know that I am part of that and made it happen. Oh and being able to play with airplanes too ”
Operations Manager, Alhama
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“For me, the real highlight of working at Leading Edge Aviation is about being part of a company that truly can make dreams come true. To know that I am part of that and made it happen. Oh and being able to play with airplanes too”
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Operations Manager, Alhama

Take your aviation career to new heights

Our academy prioritises safety, technical excellence, and future pilots’ education. We value teamwork and collaboration, working in a friendly, relaxed environment. Our team is dedicated to producing pilots, supporting and inspiring each other, and going the extra mile for our students.

Deputy Chief Flight Instructor – Oxford, UK

Deputy Chief Flight Instructor – Alhama, Spain

Multi Engine Flight Instructor – Oxford, UK

Experienced Single Engine Flight Instructor – Oxford, UK

Single Engine Flight Instructor – Alhama, Spain

Multi Engine Flight Instructor – Alhama, Spain

Why Leading Edge Aviation?