The Programme Designed
to Help You Fly
Our programme is designed to support your personal development and career growth while strengthening and elevating diverse communities.
Enrolment is open to all students starting from 13+ . Our programme is open to everyone even though our focus is increasing the diversity within the Aviation Industry
First Hand Knowledge
Hear from successful pilots who have undergone training and development and have advanced in their respective areas. You’ll gain first-hand knowledge and insider insights, as well as participating in an invaluable networking opportunity.
Real Opportunities
Be part of a unique experience created specifically with your challenges and needs in mind. Take advantage of real opportunities and a dedicated environment for you to thrive and succeed as a future pilot or aviation expert.
Real Pilot Training
Be in with one of three chances of winning full sponsorship for your Private Pilot License (PPL) – 45-hour course.
Our programme aims to…
Grow career awareness
Learn about the many career paths available to you in aviation, suitable for different educational backgrounds and skillsets
Teach practical knowledge
Gain useful, practical knowledge through in-depth workshops with aviation experts and pilots from leading airlines
Provide a real mentor
Receive constructive, hands-on mentoring from inspiring aviation leaders as part of this programme
Offer real workplace insights
Walk away with a clear understanding of the different paths you can take, and careers on offer in aviation
Teach practical knowledge
Gain useful, practical knowledge through in-depth workshops with aviation experts and pilots from leading airlines
Expand students’ networks
Through well-connected workshops, networking events and annual conferences, take advantage of the opportunity to rub shoulders with pilots, aviation professionals and industry leaders
Lead to an Accredited Pilot’s Licence
Be in with the opportunity to win full sponsorship of your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – 45-hour course. We will also have conversations and work through a plan with all students who wish to pursue their licence. This includes training through Flight Training Organisations that we have partnered with
The Programme In More Detail
Career Workshops
These seminar-style sessions will be led by aviation professionals and Pilots flying for Major Airlines.
Through this partnership pilots, engineers and aviation professionals will deliver targeted talks aimed at giving you practical insights and invaluable knowledge about the industry. This will include:
Through this partnership pilots, engineers and aviation professionals will deliver targeted talks aimed at giving you practical insights and invaluable knowledge about the industry. This will include:
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Tips on how to become a pilot
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The progression route of an aviation engineer
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The progression route of an airline pilot
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The progression route of an aviation leader
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Industry secrets and training advice
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Career lifestyles (i.e. the lifestyle of a pilot)
Career Mentoring
As part of our programme, you will 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. This will involve:
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Development of essential skills
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Simulated interview scenarios
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Group activities to tackle simulated emergencies and tasks
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On-going email support for career development questions
Pilot Training
By joining the programme you will be in with the chance to win full sponsorship of your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – 45-hours of training plus the examination cost.
Through our partnership with various flight training organisations, selected students will undergo real pilot training and ground school study towards the PPL. Sessions will run as extracurricular activities arranged at convenient times during the week and weekend
Through our partnership with various flight training organisations, selected students will undergo real pilot training and ground school study towards the PPL. Sessions will run as extracurricular activities arranged at convenient times during the week and weekend
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Recipients of this scholarship will receive ground school material to help them work through the syllabus and prepare for their ground school exams
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All recipients of this scholarship will have a flight instructor who will train and prepare them to obtain their Private Pilot Licence.
Annual Conference
Join forces with pilots, industry professionals, educational leaders and graduates of the programme to discuss the industry. You will also hear about industry-wide successes, challenges and further development opportunities. This takes place in London at the end of the programme each year
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Practical career workshop-style talks
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Discussions about industry-wide successes, challenges, and further development opportunities
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Information about upcoming pilot programmes
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Sessions facilitated by mentors
Our core values:
A motivating environment
We create an environment where students can feel energised and motivated about their future by meeting and working alongside like-minded people
Championing personal growth
We give students the space and opportunities they need to gain self-confidence and belief in themselves. We help everyone excel to the best of their abilities.
Ensuring every student is equal
At Fantasy Wings we create a safe and welcoming space for every student, regardless of their individual background or life experiences.
£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.
