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Skyborne Pilot Training Academy
Skyborne is a pilot training academy based in the UK and Florida. It offers a 70-week Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL) course that costs $136,000.
Life at Skyborne
Cadets live in dormitories near the academy and enjoy a close-knit community. They spend the first six months in classrooms, followed by six months of flight training in Florida.
Ground School, Flight School, and Simulators
The course includes ground school, single-engine flight training, multi-engine flight training, and simulator training. Cadets also learn customer service skills and techniques to recover from aircraft emergencies.
Career Outlook
The aviation industry is facing a shortage of pilots due to factors such as early retirement. Skyborne is partnering with airlines to meet this demand.
Breaking Barriers
Despite the male-dominated nature of the industry, Skyborne is committed to supporting female pilots. It has a partnership with the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy, which covers the training costs for up to 200 female cadets.
Success Stories
Trainees at Skyborne have gone on to secure jobs with airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, and TUI. The academy’s social media pages highlight the success of its graduates.