British Airways Expands Speedbird Pilot Academy Initiative Amidst Overwhelming Response

(IN SHORT) British Airways announces the launch of the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme, following an unprecedented response to its inaugural intake. With over 20,000 applications received for just 100 places in its first year, the initiative forms part of the airline’s £7 billion investment to democratize the path… Read the full press release

British Airways Launches Speedbird Pilot Academy: Removing Barriers to a Dream Career in Aviation

Commercial airline pilot scheme covering the £100,000 cost* of training 60 recruits is now open to applicants Scheme will level the playing field in pilot recruitment and removes the biggest factor that gets in the way of people pursuing their dreams British Airways will work with local groups to boost applicants from communities up and… Read the full press release