Committed to Making Real Change

At Fantasy Wings, our goal is to give Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people and Women a platform to enter and excel in the Aviation industry or become commercial airline pilots through expert-led workshops, conferences, mentoring and real flight training.

The Programme

The Fantasy Wings programme is split into four parts

Career Workshops

Attend seminar-style sessions with our staff and industry partners. These open conversations are designed to provide you with real insight and the knowledge you need to succeed in the industry.

Career Mentoring

Receive mentoring from industry elite. Our mentors take you under their wings in a programme designed to help you sharpen your skills and prepare you for a career in Aviation.

Pilot Training

Be in with the opportunity to win full sponsorship of your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – 45-hour course!

Annual Conference

Join forces with pilots, industry professionals, educational leaders and graduates of the programme, all under one roof, in an unmissable event to discuss the industry. We will also talk about industry-wide successes, challenges and opportunities for further development.

Watch your career take flight

Fantasy Wings provides a safe space to learn about pilot and aviation studies, offering real networking opportunities, career prospects and personal development for people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and women interested in the Airline and Aviation industries. What’s more, students are in with one of three chances to receive sponsorship for an accredited Private Pilot Licence (PPL).

Discover our programme

The Programme | Age 13+

Discover the world of aviation through an exciting and engaging programme designed to take you to new heights. Learn the different routes you can take to become an airline pilot or aviation professional, propel your career forward and walk away with invaluable industry insights.

As part of our programme, 50 people will receive a Trial Flying Lesson sponsored by us. 3 additional people will receive full sponsorship for the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) covering 45-hours of training plus the examination cost.

Students Asking Question Whilst Attending Lecture On Campus | Aviation Programme

£30

Registration fee

£25 per month for 10 months. Payment will be taken by Direct Debit starting at the end of June.

It's important that you read the terms and conditions before registering for this course.

Age

This programme is for people aged 13+

Locations

Birmingham – Birmingham City Centre.
Manchester – Manchester City Centre.
London – Central London.
Virtual - Over Zoom

Programme Day

Our programme runs one Saturday a month from October for 10 months
London / Virtual – First Saturday of each month
Birmingham – Second Saturday of each month
Manchester – Third Saturday of each month

Programme Times

Time slots are sent to registered participants. Young people are split into session times based on their age so they are in age-appropriate groups. Please note we tend to split siblings so they can socialise with other members of the group.

Over 25s

For students over the age of 25 or international students their classes will be held virtually one Saturday a month from October. You will also be in for the chance to win one of the 50 trial flights sponsored by Fantasy Wings.

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A new kind of aviation programme