Fantasy Wings
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Mission

A new kind of aviation programme

Propel your career forward

Fantasy Wings was founded by Jackson Smith in 2019 following the success of the Fantasy Mentoring programme. As a young Black man who battled adversity en route to gaining his own Pilot’s Licence and a degree in Aviation, he was determined to make it easier for other young people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and women to access the same opportunities he fought to get.

Meet the Founder: Jackson Smith

Growing up in Birmingham, Jackson saw the struggles and obstacles many youth from minority ethnic backgrounds faced when planning for their future. He decided to launch a programme that would tackle these challenges head-on, creating a relatable environment that supports career growth by introducing real opportunity and solutions.

Jackson obtained his Degree in Aviation and his Pilot’s Licence in 2015. Since then, he has been able to inspire and mentor youth from many different backgrounds by sharing his story and making the impossible seem attainable.

How the Fantasy Enterprise was Born​

In 2015 we launched Fantasy Mentoring to help young people excel in school and in life. Building community relations around the UK, we were able to provide opportunities that would never have been accessible previously.

After holding a series of Aviation workshops for our students, we decided to take it one step further and create a dedicated programme designed to push young people towards more ambitious careers through hands-on experience.

The Birth of Fantasy Wings

The core focus of our programme is on real-life experiences, skills development and networking opportunities that will allow our students to excel in the Airline Pilot and Aviation Industry.
The Solution
Determined to make the airline pilot and aviation industry an exciting, fresh and diverse place to be, Fantasy Wings launched to provide genuine opportunity and career development.
Our Goals
The course is designed to not only be educational and stimulating, but also to equip students with the necessary tools they need to succeed in the industry and to land their first-time role.
Building Careers, Not Jobs
Our team and partners help create a fulfilling and rewarding experience for minority ethnic students and women, with ongoing support even once the programme has finished.
Our Team
We are a team of specialists, experienced in working with youth and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We make sure every student feels welcome, safe and important during the programme.
Our Partners
We work with a range of aviation organisations to ensure our programmes contain only the most up-to-date information and expert training, relevant to the industry today.
Making Real Change
Together, our mission is to disrupt and diversify the aviation industry. We want to change the face and perception of the Airline Pilot and Aviation industry and show young people what is truly possible.
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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.
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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.

We really enjoyed the first session. It was very inspirational. my daughter is thinking about studying aeronautical engineering, so to see that you have. a female engineer lined up is amazing! Thank you very much!

Parent
London

It was an absolute honor to attend the graduation ceremony and to witness firsthand the accomplishment of your efforts.  I have since been promoting your program to the many individuals I personally know who I feel could benefit from attending your programme.

Parent
London

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