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Old 29th December 2025 | 18:38
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ethanlawrence
 
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Pilot Cadet Schemes

Hi All,

I am currently an Aircraft Engineer Apprentice (18) working towards a level 3 qualification as an Aircraft Technician. With further goals of achieving a CAA B1.1 Licence. However after achieving this license I am debating of a career change to my true passion since the first time I saw an aircraft. Being a pilot. I am thinking of applying to the BA Speedbird Academy aswell as any other airlines such as TUI that are running such schemes. I just wanted to know if anyone has experience with said schemes and their competitiveness as I would like to know if there is a chance.

My GCSE grades are as follows:
Maths : 9
Comb. Science: 9 9
Further Maths: 7
Geography: 9
Computer Science: 8
English Lang: 8
English Lit: 7

And with a CAA engineers licence in the mix which includes modules such as air legislation, human factors aswell as many other engineering and aircraft knowledge. Would I stand a chance?

Any help really appreciated, have a good new year!
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