BECOME A PILOT | 10-Session Programme

Live Online | 2 Hours Per Session

Become a Pilot combines aviation knowledge, applied GCSE and A-Level Maths & Physics, pilot aptitude and career preparation across 10 live online sessions.

Each session is divided into two core areas:

Aviation Knowledge – developing the academic and technical foundations required for future professional pilot training.

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation – developing the skills, aptitude, behaviours and understanding required to progress towards flight training and airline selection.

Session 1

Welcome to Aviation & Principles of Flight

Aviation Knowledge

• Introduction to the aviation industry

• Principles of Flight

• The four forces: lift, weight, thrust and drag

• How aircraft generate lift

• Newton's Laws applied to aviation

• Pressure, density and airflow

• Angle of attack, aerofoils and stalls

• Applied GCSE and A-Level Physics

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Types of professional pilot careers

• Airline pilot pathways explained

• Integrated vs modular training

• Airline-funded training pathways

• Understanding the journey to the flight deck

• What airlines actually look for in future pilots

Session 2

The Atmosphere & Meteorology

Aviation Knowledge

• Structure of the atmosphere

• Air pressure, temperature and density

• The International Standard Atmosphere

• How altitude affects aircraft

• Meteorology fundamentals

• Clouds and precipitation

• Weather systems and fronts

• Wind and atmospheric movement

• Applied pressure and density calculations

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Choosing a flight school

• Understanding different training environments

• UK vs overseas training

• What to look for when comparing training providers

• Flight training expectations

• Preparing for the demands of professional training

Session 3

Aircraft Systems & Powerplants

Aviation Knowledge

• Piston and turbine engines

• Principles of jet propulsion

• Aircraft systems overview

• Fuel systems

• Electrical systems

• Hydraulic systems

• Flight controls

• Pressurisation and environmental systems

• Applying Physics to aircraft systems

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Understanding the cost of professional pilot training

• Funding options

• Airline-funded opportunities

• Scholarships and cadet schemes

• Understanding training contracts and commitments

• Building a realistic aviation career plan

Session 4

Aircraft Performance, Mass & Balance

Aviation Knowledge

• Aircraft performance principles

• Relationship between mass, lift, drag and thrust

• Take-off and landing performance

• Environmental effects on aircraft performance

• Density altitude

• Mass and balance principles

• Moments and centre of gravity

• Aircraft loading

• Practical mass and balance calculations

• Performance problem solving

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Introduction to airline recruitment

• Understanding the stages of pilot selection

• Academic and non-academic requirements

• Common reasons applicants are unsuccessful

• Building a competitive profile

• Preparing before applications open

Session 5

Navigation, Flight Planning & Aviation Maths

Aviation Knowledge

• Basic principles of navigation

• Heading, track and drift

• Wind direction and velocity

• Wind correction

• Speed, distance and time

• Mental maths for pilots

• Trigonometry in aviation

• Fuel planning

• Practical navigation calculations

• Introduction to flight planning

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Pilot aptitude testing

• Numerical reasoning

• Spatial awareness

• Multi-tasking

• Reaction and processing exercises

• Working accurately under time pressure

• Preparing for pilot aptitude assessments

Session 6

Runways, Airfields & Flight Operations

Aviation Knowledge

• Runway numbering and designators

• Runway markings

• Taxiways and airport layouts

• Airfield signs and markings

• Basic airfield operations

• Introduction to flight procedures

• Take-off, departure, arrival and landing

• Operational awareness around an airport

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Communication skills for pilots

• Clear and concise communication

• Professional language and behaviour

• Listening and information processing

• Speaking under pressure

• Confidence without overconfidence

• Following instructions accurately

Session 7

Human Performance & Pilot Competencies

Aviation Knowledge

• Human performance and limitations

• Fatigue

• Stress and workload

• Situational awareness

• Hypoxia and altitude

• Vision and perception

• Human error

• How the human body responds to the aviation environment

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• The 9 Pilot Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork

• Problem solving

• Situational awareness

• Workload management

• Communication

• Knowledge and application of procedures

• Resilience and professional behaviour

• Understanding how competencies are assessed

Session 8

Decision Making, CRM & Threat Management

Aviation Knowledge

• Decision making in aviation

• Threat and Error Management

• Identifying threats before they become problems

• Errors and undesired aircraft states

• Introduction to abnormal situations

• Operational aviation scenarios

• Understanding how accidents develop

• Learning from aviation case studies

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Crew Resource Management

• The TDODAR decision-making model

• Cockpit authority gradients

• Team communication

• Challenge and response

• Decision making under pressure

• Managing workload

• Leadership and followership

• Scenario-based decision making

Session 9

Air Law, Professionalism & Airline Applications

Aviation Knowledge

• Introduction to Air Law

• ICAO and aviation regulation

• The role of national aviation authorities

• Rules of the air

• Pilot responsibilities

• Operational responsibility

• Aviation safety culture

• Professional standards

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Writing strong aviation applications

• CVs and personal statements

• Structuring evidence effectively

• Demonstrating pilot competencies

• Online and video interviews

• Professional presentation

• Body language and communication

• Common application mistakes

Session 10

Airline Selection & Your Next Steps

Aviation Knowledge

• Consolidation of core aviation knowledge

• Applied Maths and Physics review

• Operational airline scenarios

• Aviation problem solving

• Scenario exercises

• Knowledge assessment

• Applying learning rather than simply recalling facts

Pilot Skills & Career Preparation

• Airline interview preparation

• Competency-based interview questions

• Structuring interview answers

• Group exercises and assessment days

• Managing pressure and nerves

• Understanding selection feedback

• Choosing your next training step

• Preparing for professional flight training

• Building a long-term aviation development plan

• Final Q&A

Maths & Physics Throughout the Programme

Maths and Physics aren't confined to individual sessions.

Throughout the Academy, students apply academic concepts to aviation, including:

• Forces and Newton's Laws

• Pressure and density

• Speed, distance and time

• Ratios and proportional reasoning

• Trigonometry

• Vectors

• Moments

• Mass and balance

• Energy and power

• Mental arithmetic

• Unit conversions

• Formula manipulation

• Graph and data interpretation

• Practical aviation calculations

Content progresses from GCSE foundations towards A-Level application, while introducing students to concepts they may encounter again during professional pilot and ATPL theoretical training.

Additional Programme Features

Throughout the programme, students also receive:

• Comprehensive student workbooks

• Aviation question banks

• Multiple-choice practice questions

• Maths and Physics exercises

• Pilot aptitude exercises

• Aviation career guidance

• Study and revision support

• Interactive discussions

• Practical aviation examples

• Scenario-based exercises

• Independent study activities

• Professional insight

• Opportunities to ask questions live

• Access to session recordings for revision

• Certificate of completion

Optional Simulator Completion Session

Students can also choose to complete an optional practical simulator experience following the Academy.

Working alongside a type-rated airline pilot in an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 simulator, students have the opportunity to consolidate elements of their learning through an airline-style flight profile.

The simulator experience is optional and carries an additional fee.

Important Information

• 10 live online sessions

• 2 hours of live teaching per session

• Designed primarily for aspiring pilots aged 14–19, with other ages considered where appropriate

• Combines GCSE and A-Level Maths & Physics with aviation

• One registered student per booking

• Students require internet access, webcam and microphone

• Course materials are provided digitally

• Sessions are recorded for enrolled students to revisit

• Course materials and recordings must not be copied or redistributed

• Programme content may be adapted where appropriate to reflect the needs and ability of each cohort

For further information, contact fly@theaviationguy.co.uk