Accommodation

Sanford, Florida: The Lofts at Eden, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

• Apartments with shared kitchen and lounge. Shuttle service to Academy
• Walking distance to shops, restaurants and entertainment
• Fitness centre and swimming pool

More accommodation options are available during other phases of training.

BSC (HONS) AVIATION – PILOT PROGRAMME WITH ATPL

Entry criteria

Age and height

• 17+ to submit an application. 18+ to commence training
• Height between 5 ft. 2 in. (157 cm) and 6 ft. 3 in. (191 cm). Applicants outside of this may still apply but will need an ergonomic assessment

Language

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Non-native English speakers must achieve level 5.5 individual and overall in IELTS or equivalent ICAO level 4 prior to start of training
• We can offer an English Language Proficiency course for international students

Education

• No previous degrees studied
• 80+ UCAS points
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or international high school equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics, Science and English Language

Visas

• Unrestricted right to live, study and work in the UK (e.g. UK national, EU national with settled or pre-settled status)
• If required: Meet the United Kingdom Visa & Immigration Service requirements to qualify for a Visitor (study for six months or less) or Student visa (study for more than six months)
• If required, obtain / be able to obtain M-1 Student Visa for your Flight Training in the U.S.A.

Medical

• Obtain / be able to obtain an unrestricted Class 1 Medical. Read our guide here

The University of Central Lancashire will also take into consideration your educational achievements, personal statement, and work experience. UCLan compiled an additional overview of entry requirements and alternative routes via which you can embark on the journey of obtaining your aviation degree.

How to apply?

Step 1 – Simply click any ‘Apply now’ button on this page. Or click right here.

Step 2 – Register an account on our application portal. This is just your email address, name, contact number and password.

Step 3 – Verify your account via the link in the confirmation email we send you (if you can’t see it, check your junk inbox first).

Step 4 – Simply fill out the application form, it takes no longer than 5 minutes!

Step 5 – Over to us! The BAOAS Selection team will screen your application, and if successful, will get in touch to book you on to one of our selection day events!

Step 6 – If you pass selection and are offered a place on the course you will then need to submit a separate application to the University of Central Lancashire for your Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation. This will be done through UCAS and you will need the following relevant codes:

• H462 – January class
• H463 – March class
• H464 – May class
• H460 – September class
• H461 – November class

Why a degree?

Following successful completion of Integrated ATPL training in year’s 1 and 2, in the final year of the degree programme you’ll learn while you earn as a First Officer with an airline (subject to placement).

• Qualification – An internationally recognised degree qualification for your vocational airline pilot training
• Education – Additional training and education modules to benefit and enhance your flying career
• Student loan – Access to the United Kingdom government student loan system (subject to meeting qualifying requirements)

Why BAOAS?

• Airline relationships – Our focus is helping you launch your career as a commercial pilot. BAOAS’ relationships with airlines around the globe mean our dedicated Graduate Placement Team is positioned to find your first role. Between August 2021 and March 2022, nearly 150 graduates found employment opportunities with the likes of easyJet, Ryanair and WIZZ Air!
• Data-driven training – What makes us stand out? We use Flight Data Monitoring as part of your flight training, which provides data-driven insights. Find out why here.