Free Webinars for Parents & Students
FREE AVIATION WEBINARS
For Schools, Teachers, Students & Parents
Interested in becoming a professional pilot -or supporting a young person who is?
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The Aviation Guy is running a series of free live online webinars designed to give teachers, careers advisors, students and families clear, realistic and up-to-date information about careers in professional aviation.
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From the Maths and Physics pilots use to the different routes into professional flight training, these sessions provide an opportunity to learn, ask questions and better understand what the journey to the flight deck actually involves.
Free to attend | Live online | No previous aviation knowledge required
​Bring aviation into your classroom.
Schools, colleges, teachers and entire classes are invited to join this free live introduction to the world of professional aviation. During the session, students will explore what becoming and working as a professional pilot involves, while seeing how subjects they already study at school connect directly with aviation.
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During the webinar we'll explore:
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What life as a professional pilot is really like
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Different careers available within professional aviation
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The routes students can take towards becoming a pilot
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Current airline-funded and self-funded training pathways
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The qualifications and subjects aspiring pilots should consider
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How GCSE and A-Level Maths & Physics are used in aviation
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Real examples of the calculations and scientific principles pilots encounter
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What students can start doing now to prepare for an aviation career
The main presentation lasts approximately 30 minutes, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A where students and teachers can ask their questions.
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Who can attend?
This session is designed for secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges.
Teachers can join individually or display the webinar to an entire class, STEM group or careers session.
There is no charge to participate. All you need is the ability to join a Google Meets video call using the link we send, display Sam on a large screen that has sound.
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Registration is by email, click the button above to email us and we will send you the webinar link.
When a student tells you “I want to become a pilot,” what should you advise them to do next?
Professional pilot training can be a complicated career pathway for schools and families to navigate.
This free webinar provides teachers, Careers Leads, STEM coordinators and education professionals with a practical introduction to the current pathway into professional aviation.
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We'll cover:
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The different routes to becoming a professional pilot
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Integrated and modular flight training
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Pilot licences and qualifications explained
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GCSE, A-Level and other academic requirements
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ATPL theoretical examinations
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Typical professional flight-training costs
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Funding and finance
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Airline-funded cadet programmes
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How competitive airline selection works
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Aptitude and psychometric testing
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The skills and competencies airlines assess
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How students can prepare while they're still at school
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Common misconceptions about becoming a pilot
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How to help families make informed decisions about flight training
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The presentation will be followed by an extended live Q&A, giving education professionals an opportunity to ask questions about individual pathways and the advice they are giving students.
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Who should attend?
This session is particularly suitable for:
Careers Leaders | Careers Advisers | Science Teachers | Maths Teachers | STEM Leads | Sixth Form Teams | Heads of Year | Enrichment Teams
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Registration is by email, click the button above to email us and we will send you the webinar link.
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There is no charge to attend.