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Taking the leap to study abroad and become a pilot may feel daunting. Not only is it a huge financial investment, but leaving your friends and family to live in another country takes guts. But to become a pilot, you'll need exactly that.
At L3Harris, we want you to feel at home. That's why we help our cadets source excellent accommodation, so you'll feel comfortable and a part of a community while you receive training from a leading British airline academy.
Pilot training in the UK and with L3Harris will open new doors. Not only will you be set for the future, but it's where you make lifelong friendships and create lifelong memories.
Are you ready for a life of learning in the UK? Let’s find out.
Deciding to relocate to the UK to study will give you a massive to-do list. Here are our tips to help make your move swift and simple:
All of our pilot courses are self-funded, our cadets usually pay for their world-class training through either finance, savings/inheritance, or loans.
While we recognise that this is a hefty investment, it’s also a valuable one. The cutting-edge facilities and industry-leading training are what puts us on the map with a 95% pass rate. You will also recoup the investment costs in your potential earnings, as starting salaries for newly-qualified commercial pilots range from £22,000 to £28,000 per annum.
As you progress, your earnings will too. A starting salary for a Captain can vary between £57,000 to more than £140,000, making this a highly positive ROI. Learn more about how much you could earn as a pilot in the UK.
To kickstart your pilot training, you'll need to meet the United Kingdom Visa & Immigration Service (UKVI) requirements to qualify for a Short-term visa or Tier 4 Study Visa.
From the 1st of January 2021, EU students, students from the EEA and Swiss students will need to apply for a student visa via the methods stated below. Until then, you don’t need to apply for one.
However, for students from countries outside of the EU or EEA (excluding Switzerland), things are slightly different. If you are studying in the UK for less than six months, you'll need a short-term visa, currently at the cost of £86. You can also apply for an 11-month short-term visa, priced at £186.
If you are planning on working during your studies, you'll need a Tier 4 student visa. This is perfect for those who'd like to opt for our Modular ATPL Course.
To apply, you'll need to obtain three essential documents. These are as follows:
The Tier 4 visa costs £348 if you're applying from outside the UK, and you'll need to be in your home country to apply.
For obvious reasons, organising accommodation is hugely important. At L3Harris we can assist you in arranging accommodation in close proximity to our flight schools.
Setting up a student bank account will make it easier to pay bills, keep your money safe and avoid foreign currency exchanges.
Once you arrive in the UK, you’ll need to schedule an appointment at your chosen bank. You’ll need to bring some essential documents along with you. These are as follows:
All international students, from both inside and outside the EU, will need to get health insurance. If you're from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, you'll just need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This will enable you to access free or reduced healthcare from the National Healthcare Service (NHS) during your studies.
However, if you’re from a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you'll need to pay the health surcharge as part of your visa application; this will give you access to the NHS during your studies.
This is important. If you're from a non-EU or non-EEA country, you'll be able to work up to 20-hours per week while studying. If you're coming from an EU or EEA country or Switzerland, you are free to work as many hours as you wish.
At L3Harris, our flight schools are where you make lifelong friendships and memorie, and build a successful career as a reputable commercial airline pilot.
You can benefit from:
Train to fly with leading British training academy, L3Harris. Are you ready?
Our Integrated ATPL & Integrated ATPL Essentials course is designed to equip you with a frozen ATPL issued by the UK CAA or Irish IAA ready for a role as Co-Pilot. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and training by instructors renowned throughout the aviation industry, we strive to challenge and motivate you to become the best pilot you can be.
Our Integrated ATPL and Integrated ATPL Essential course differ ever so slightly, namely, the cost, access to our world-renowned airline placement pool and our Table A** training standard which goes above and beyond the syllabus requirements.
Here are some more details:
If you’re in need of flexibility whilst training to become a pilot, our Modular ATPL programme could be the course for you. With the ability to complete the course in segments, you can train around your studies or work commitments. The courses are as follows:
To qualify, you'll need to secure your Private Pilot License (PPL), and you must have logged 150 flying hours before kickstarting your CPL course. The details are as follows:
If you want experience University living, cadets enrolled in the Integrated ATPL course also have the opportunity to combine their training with an industry-endorsed degree. You’ll gain two professional qualifications, ATPL licence and a degree within three years.
Course details:
For many aspiring commercial airline pilots, the greatest barrier to becoming a pilot is securing the funding for pilot training. At L3Harris, all of our training programmes are self-funded by either finance, savings or loans.
While we're unable to offer any pilot training financial advice, we do suggest that prospective pilots speak with their partners, families, banks, or independent lenders for guidance.
We recognise pilot training is a big investment, however, it's also a valuable one. The course cost reflects the industry-leading quality of training and cutting-edge facilities we offer. Although more expensive than a university degree, the key difference lies in the potential earnings.
The starting salary for a newly qualified commercial pilot ranges from approximately £22,000 to £28,000. At the top end, you could earn over £140,000, making this a positive ROI.
So, what are you waiting for? Fly better, fly bold and fly British with L3Harris today.
Thank you for your interest in one of our career programs.
If you are ready to submit you full application please complete the form here
Altenatively, you can start your application process by completing the shortened form below.
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