Your first steps to the flight deck.
Five steps, in order. Work through them at your own pace — everything is free and links straight to the detail.
01Understand what you’re getting intoRead the complete overview — how the industry works, what training involves, honest costs and timelines. Start here if you’re new.Read: Becoming a Commercial Pilot →
02Compare the three training routesIntegrated, Modular and MPL differ hugely in cost, timeline and flexibility. See them side by side, then read the full guide for the one that fits.Route comparison →Integrated →Modular →MPL →
03Work out how to fund itTraining costs £70k–£130k+. Bursaries, grants and cadet schemes can cover part or all of it — if you know where to look and how to apply.How to win funding →Browse bursaries & grants →
04Plan your hour buildingAfter training you’ll need to build hours. Do it with purpose — structured around the CPL Skills Test — and at the best-value schools.Hour building guide →Hour building locations →
05Get the jobSee which airlines are hiring, what they pay and what they require — then prepare properly for the interview and selection process.Airlines hiring →Interview prep →